Body Butter

Its come to my attention how much cheaper it is to make your own beauty products; but price isn't the only thing, the benefits are overwhelming. The reason why I've decided to venture into this little arena is the same reason I decided to cook; I want to know what's going in my body. Skin is your body's largest organ, so why wouldn't you want to put the best into it? I have also included the links to purchase the ingredients I used; but you can obviously find them based on your own preference.

                                         

* If you use Temanu oil, the smell is very potent. I put in about 20-30 drops of essential oils and they did nothing to mask the smell. If you still want to add essential oils to a Temanu body butter blend, you will only be using them for their benefit and not the smell. Otherwise, don't add Temanu oil.

Why I chose these particular ingredients...

Raw Shea Butter

  • Rich with Vitamins E, D, A.
  • Provides deep moisture to the epidermis 
  • Filled with antioxidants that regenerate skin
  • Stimulates collagen production
  • Reduces inflammation 
  • Non comedogenic (will not clog pores)

Temanu Oil

  • Contains high levels of antioxidants
  • Has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties
  • Has been used to treat eczema, psoriasis and acne
  • Contains delta-tocotrienol; a form of Vitamin E
  • Non comedogenic

Jojoba Oil

  • Extremely close to human sebum; the oil our own skin produces
  • Anti-inflammatory, Anti-bacterial
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Dry oil; does not leave greasy residue
  • Non comedogenic

Argan Oil

  • Improves elasticity of skin and prevents stretch marks
  • High Vitamin E content
  • High in fatty acids
  • Deep moisturizer
  • Aids in healing eczema, cracked skin and acne
  • Non comedogenic

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a glass, heat proof bowl (or double boiler) and place into a pot of lightly boiling water. You want the water to be high enough to provide heat all around the bowl, but not high enough to boil over.

2. Stir oils together as they melt. When completely melted, remove from heat and place into a freezer, checking every 5-10 minutes.

3. Once the liquids have MOSTLY solidified, take the oil out of the freezer and whip with a hand mixer.

4. Scoop the body butter into your favourite mason jar or container, or lather yourself in it right then and there!