An important part of my self-care routine and one of the steps in my sleep ritual, I apply this homemade shea body butter after a shower to deeply nourish my skin. I followed a simple recipe from Homemade for Elle with a few personalized tweaks using jojoba oil and one of my favorite combination of pure essential oils. This does take some prep time but steps are simple and the end result is worth it. A little goes a long way, too! Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup raw shea butter
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup jojoba oil
- 10 drops lemongrass essential oil and 10 drops peppermint essential oil
*Feel free to use your favourite essential oils. Just make sure they are a pure grade. I also love the scent of frankincense and eucalyptus.
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a double boiler, melt shea butter and coconut oil in a glass container.
2. Once melted, allow mixture to cool for 30 minutes.
3. Add jojoba oil and essential oils, stir gently and place in freezer until it solidifies (approximately 30 minutes).
4. Using a large spoon, break up the frozen mixture by stirring and mashing until soft and creates a whip-like texture. You can also use a hand mixer for ease.
5. Transfer the shea butter to a container and enjoy after a shower or anytime you need extra moisture.