It’s one of those nights when my mind is just clogged and can’t go to sleep. Instead of tossing and turning, I decided to go downstairs and gather up my ingredients. I locked the kitchen door to block off the noise, in case you were wondering. Then I made my son’s body butter.
I use it as a body and hair moisturizer for him and it works just fine. I use it for reliving itchy dry skin, and even flu cream with added eucalyptus essential oil. It is a moisturizing and healing butter.
And No Shea Butter Is Not Over Rated –
Basically, body butters rejuvenate, moisturizes and protects the skin. It has no water unlike emulsified creams and lotions. It provides a protective layer on the surface of the skin to prevent water/moisture loss. Hence, it’s better used on damp skin.
Using natural butters like Shea, mango, cocoa, and tacuma benefits the skin. They have a lot of vitamins, minerals, and omega 3,6,9 fatty acids.
African Shea butter is obtained from the Shea tree nuts that grows wild in Africa. A study by the American Shea Institute shows that Shea butter can relieve symptoms in people with skin blemishes. These include conditions like dermatitis and eczema. It is rejuvenating and discourages skin inflammation that’s why it’s my go to butter for my son’s sensitive skin.
Furthermore, it soothes burns and insect bites.
Smells nutty but not horrible at all.
It is an amazing butter that will soften your skin and hair when used over a period of time. You can use it alone, which, by the way, I do. It can also be mixed and blended with other similar butters or oils to soften the texture.
The Recipe
Organic Shea Butter 200g
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Infused With Dried Lavender Herbs 30g
Vitamin E Oil 5g
Glycerine 5g (This is optional and can be substituted for more olive oil or any other carrier oils)
Eucalyptus Essential Oil. (This is optional, but very effective for cold and flu rub.)
Glass Jar
Electric Hand whisk
Mixing Glass Bowl
I don’t like melting my Shea butter. I prefer the texture and the feel of the whipped cream when the Shea butter has not been melted. If my recipe has harder butter like cocoa, I will melt it. Then, allow the heat from the cocoa butter to soften the Shea butter.
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. And just whisk. I suggest you set the electric whisk to a low-speed. This prevents the oil from splashing, as you are trying to break down the butter, it is tricky. But believe me, it is worth it. The cream is a lot more fluffy!
When the whipped cream has reached the desired consistency, scoop in your jar.
Use on damp skin and hair for best results.
Blending and creating your own body butter is a gift to yourself. I really hope this inspires you to start making yours’ too.
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