DIY Body Butter

Looking to make a luxurious homemade gift for your mom, sister, daughter, wife or self this Mother’s Day? This recipe is a little more elaborate than many that I post here, but the end result is worth the efforts.

Ingredients :

1 tsp Beeswax, finely grated and tightly packed

4 tsp Cocoa Butter

1 tsp Coconut Oil

1 tsp Shea Butter, chopped or shaved

2 tsp Avocado Oil

1-¼ oz (7-½ tsp) Sweet Almond Oil

4 drops Ylang-Ylang or Lavender Essential Oil

2 drops Sandalwood Precious Essential Oil

Preparation :

Heat the Beeswax and Cocoa Butter in the top half of a double boiler until melted. Remove from the heat and add the Coconut Oil, stirring until it has melted. Let cool until the outside of the container is just slightly warmer than your hand. Add the Shea Butter, Avocado and Sweet Almond Oils, beating with a whisk until smooth. Add the Essential Oils one drop at a time, beating after each addition until thoroughly blended. Spoon into glass jars.

-Nancy Mayne, Director of Wellness