ingredients - better shea butter ebook

3 - Who is Better Shea Butter?4 - Skin: Your Body’s Largest Organ5 - Raw Shea Butter7 - Cocoa Butter9 - Rosehip Seed Oil11 - How to Melt & Whip Your Butters14 - Recipes FACE 15 - Clarifying Face Mask 16 - Tea Tree Acne Cream 17 - Shea Anti-Wrinkles Cream 18 - Rosehip Oil Daily Moisturizer 19 - Two-Ingredients Facial Serum BODY 20 - Coconut-Shea Body Butter 21 - Whipped Lavender Shea Body Butter 22 - Apricot Shea Body Mousse 23 - Cocoa Butter Lotion Bar 24 - Green Tea Lotion 25 - Sun Screen Lotion (SPF 20) 26 - Sun Burn Relief Lotion 27 - Vanilla Body Scrub 28 - Shea Butter Soap BONUS RECIPES 29 - Eczema Cream 30 - Stretch Marks Cream 31 - Diaper Rash Cream 32 - Shea Hair Conditioner 33 - Peppermint Massage Salve 34 - Shaving Cream 35 - Hands & Feet Salve 36 - Peppermint Lip Balm

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Better Shea Butter is a woman-owned, family-run company that wants to do its part in the world to help implement simple and healthy skin care basics.

The 1LB Raw Shea Butter brick is our flagship product, our fist “baby”, the one that inspired our company name.

We have gradually been adding more high-quality products based on customer demand, and will continue to search the world to source nothing but the best and purest ingredients for your skin.

Our purpose is also to educate the organic-conscious public on how to prepare amazing and healthy skin care products that you and your family will love, and this eBook was created to help you get started.

Just like you can prepare a delicious and healthy meal, you can just as easily whip up your own face moisturizer, deodorant, diaper rash cream, shaving cream, sunscreen lotions, lotions bars, lip balms, healing salves, eczema creams, and many more.

Thank you for choosing us.

www.BetterSheaButter.comAustin, TX 78750Ph. [email protected]

WHO IS BETTER SHEA BUTTER®?

The skin is the largest organ of your body and it serves several important functions, including protection, regulating body temperature, and storing water, fat and vitamins. Your Skin has its own metabolism, so just like your digestive system will not metabolize certain foods - mostly those loaded with chemicals - your skin won’t process strange cosmetic ingredients.

When this happens, your skin gets clogged, dull and vitamin-starved. On the other hand, many skin problems may disappear when you stop covering your face and body with irritating cosmetics. For countless years, skin problems have affected millions of people, here are the most common ones:

• Acne • Dry and Cracked Skin• Acne Scars • Hives• Eczema • Stretch Marks• Psoriasis • Sun Damage• Skin Rashes • Skin Dulness and Lack of Elasticity

All these problems are successfully handled daily by using only what Mother Nature has to offer. The following is detailed information about some of our best sellers and how to use them in a variety of recipes to help you nourish your skin. Besides the tips and recipes in this manual, we are always available via email to offer guidance in using our products, just send an email with all your questions to [email protected]

SKIN: YOUR BODY’S LARGEST ORGAN

Source: Ghana, West Africa

Most popular uses: Dry Skin, Aging Skin, Eczema.

History

The history of shea butter as an invaluable cosmetic traces back to Ancient Egypt where Queen Cleopatra always kept in stock jars of pure, unrefined shea butter.

Today Shea Butter is known as “women’s gold” because it is a valuable source of income for women in the West African community.

How is it made?

Shea Butter comes from an indigenous African tree called Vitellaria paradoxa. These are wild-growing trees producing tiny, almond-like fruit that every May start falling on the ground. Villagers harvest the fruits, separate them from the nut, then boil and let the butter float to the surface.

The butter is then milled and filtered for impurities, packaged in huge blocks, loaded on large boats, and shipped to the US for packaging and resale.

UNREFINED (RAW) SHEA BUTTER

What’s in it?

Vitamins A, E, F, Antioxidants, and Essential Fatty Acids (Linoleic and Linolenic).

Ivory Shea Butter

Our Ivory Shea Butter varies from off-white, to beige to light gray. The shades of color are inevitable with this natural product, however be assured that all Shea Butter from Better Shea Butter is Grade A, high quality and fresh, and comes from Ghana in West Africa. The smell of Ivory Shea Butter is slightly nutty, and the consistency is rich but relatively light when compared to Yellow. All skin types and all ages including children can benefit from using Ivory Shea Butter.

Yellow Shea Butter

Our Yellow and Ivory Shea Butter are both Grade A, unrefined and organic, however in the milling process, our Ghanian women add a root from the African Borututu Tree to the Shea Butter. This root is responsible for the Yellow tint, it is believed to have more nutrients than the Ivory Shea Butter, and it is preferred by people affected by eczema and psoriasis. Yellow Shea Butter is also a bit harder than the Ivory, and when used on fair skin, it can give it a light glow or slight tan look. Ivory Shea Butter is our Best Seller, however Yellow Shea Butter has been gaining popularity with people affected by Eczema and Psoriasis because the yellow tends to take longer to absorb and will create a better moisturizing effect.

Shelf Life

Typical shelf life of Unrefined Shea Butter is 2 years from the date of purchase. However, just like any completely organic and preservative-free products, variations can occur depending on storing conditions such as humidity and temperature. When in doubt about Shea Butter purchased from us, please send us an email at [email protected].

Storage

Keep it in a cool place, either in its original packaging or in a closed glass container of your choice.

Source: North America

Most popular uses: Dry Skin, Stretch Marks, Dermatitis.

History

Cocoa trees were first cultivated in the Mexico, circa 1500 bc, but only fairly recently has Cocoa Butter become a skin care ingredient. Cocoa Butter is the key ingredient in all Stretch Marks cream on the market because of its ability to be absorbed deeply into the skin and hydrate it.

How is it made?

Cocoa butter is obtained from whole cocoa beans, which are fermented, roasted, and then separated from their hulls. A bit over 50% of what is produced with this process is Cocoa Butter. After the Cocoa Butter is extracted, the remaining solids are processed into Cocoa Powder.

What’s in it?

Vitamins K and E, unsaturated oleic and saturated stearic and palmitic acids.

100%PURECOCOABUTTER

Our Cocoa Butter

Cocoa Butter is widely noted to help prevent and reduce stretch marks. Its high percentage of anti-oxidants and fatty acids makes it the key ingredient in every stretch mark cream on the market.

Cocoa Butter is often recommended for alleviating skin conditions such as Eczema and Dermatitis. Cocoa Butter, when applied topically, creates a barrier between sensitive skin and the environment and helps retain needed moisture. Its deep penetration through numerous layers of skin makes it one of the most effective remedies for dry skin available.

Applying Raw Cocoa Butter on light skin burns (from sun or other) creates a soothing, protective and moisturizing effect and relives the itching and burning sensation that commonly attends burn healing.

Shelf life

Typical shelf life of Cocoa Butter is 2 years from the date of purchase. However, just like any completely organic and preservative-free products, variations can occur depending on storing conditions, temperature. When in doubt about Cocoa Butter purchased from us, please send us an email at [email protected].

Storage

Keep it in a cool place, either in its original packaging or in a closed glass container of your choice.

Source: Chile

Most Popular Uses: Scars, Dark Spots, Wrinkles, Premature Aging.

History

Rosehips were a remedy that was used by the ancient Egyptians, Mayans and Native Americans to improve and heal the skin.

In 1983 the University of Santiago, Chile, conducted a research on 180 men and women with extensive facial scarring (from acne, surgical, and burns), UV and radiation damage, deep wrinkles, premature aging, dermatitis, and other skin related problems.

In these tests, Rosehip Seed Oil regenerated the skin, reduced scars and wrinkles, prevented the advancement of wrinkles and aging, and helped skin to regain its natural color and tone.

In 1988 another well-known study was conducted on twenty women between the ages of 25-35 with extensive premature aging to their skin. After four months of applying Rosehip Seed Oil daily, their wrinkles and sun spots had almost completely disappeared, and this with just using one simple, amazing oil.

ROSEHIPSEEDOIL

How is it made

Rosehips seeds are cold pressed and the oil filtered for impurities. It is then bottled in dark, glass bottles to prevent the oil from oxidizing quickly.

What’s in it

Vitamins A, C, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

Our Rosehip Seed Oil

We source the purest, highest quality, cold pressed and certified organic Rosehip Seed Oil available in the market today.

Use it alone as a facial serum, or in DIY skin care recipes to boost the anti aging properties of your preparation.

Shelf life

2-3 years when not exposed to sun light.

StorageKeep it in a cool, dark place or in the refrigerator.

1. Buy a double boiler or make one by using a medium size pan, fill it with 2 inches of water, and put it on the stove on low-medium heat.

2. Place your butter in a glass container - Pyrex measuring cups with a handle are perfect because you can hang them on the side of your pan, which will let the glass rest slightly above the water and won’t touch the bottom of your pan. This helps avoid your butter reaching a high temperature and burning.

HOW TO MELT & WHIP YOURBUTTERS

3. Let your butter melt gently. Remove from the heat as soon as it is liquid.

4. If your recipe calls for it, you can now add other oils and mix them in thoroughly.

5. IMPORTANT STEP: place the container with your oils in the refrigerator (or in a bowl with some ice) for about 1 hour, or until the top and sides start to solidify. Make sure that you do not let it harden all the way.

6. Remove from the fridge and using an electric mixer set on high, whip the mixture for about 3 minutes. Stop whipping when your cream is soft and fluffy, and all ingredients are evenly mixed. Use a spatula as needed to scrape off the sides of your container and mix everything in well.

Here is also a short video showing you these steps:http://youtu.be/Sgz0GHZUd48

NOTE: When a recipe contains Beeswax, only melt and mix but do NOT whip as beeswax hardens faster than you can whip it.

R E C I P E S

Note: do not use any metal container or utensils when mixing or using Bentonite Clay.

Ingredients

1/2 Tablespoon Calcium Bentonite Clay1/2 Tablespoon water1/4 Teaspoon Rosehip Seed Oil

How to

Using a plastic or glass container, mix the Bentonite Clay and wanter until you have a smooth paste.

Add 1/4 teaspoon Rosehip Seed Oil and mix well.

Apply on clean, dry face for 5 minutes. Rinse off with cool water

For best results, follow with the Two-Ingredient face Serum

CLARIFYINGFACEMASK

** Tea Tree Essential Oil important properties : antibacterial, antimicrobial, regulates oil production.

Ingredients

2 oz Unrefined Shea Butter40 Drops Tea Tree Essential Oil

How To

Slowly melt the Shea Butter

Remove from the heat and add in the Tea Tree Essential Oil, mixing well. Set aside and let it cool off for 10 minutes

Cover loosely with paper or a lid and place in the refrigerator for 45 minutes

Take out of the fridge and whip the mixture for a few minutes. You can hand whip it with a small whip or fork, or with a small electric mixer.

Apply on clean face once a day, discontinue if irritation occurs.

TEA TREEACNECREAM

** Carrot Seed Essential Oil Important Properties: Helps smooth skin, smooth out acne scars, improves cell regeneration and overall tone of aging skin.

Ingredients

2 oz Unrefined Shea Butter1 Teaspoon Rosehip Seed Oil1 Teaspoon Argan Oil40 Drops Carrot Seed Essential Oil

How to

Slowly melt the Shea Butter.

Remove from the heat and add the Rosehip, Argan and Carrot Seed Oils. Mix well, set aside and let cool for 10 minutes

Cover loosely with paper or a lid and place in the refrigerator for 45 minutes.

Take out of the fridge and whip the mixture for a few minutes. You can hand whip it with a small whip or fork, or with a small electric mixer.

Apply on clean face twice a day. If after 10 minutes the cream is not completely absorbed, gently pat off excess with a paper towel.

SHEA ANTI-WRINKLECREAM

Does not clog pores, is fast absorbing and is just an awesome face moisturizer!

Ingredients

1 TBS Shea Butter1 TSP Argan Oil1 TSP Rosehip Seed Oil 1/2 TSP Aloe VeraThe oil of 1 Vitamin E Capsule 20 drops of Lavender Essential Oil (the most gentle of all Essential Oils, reduces excess sebum)

How to

Slowly melt the shea butter.

Remove from the heat and add all the other ingredients, stirring well.

Let it cool off completely, stir it again one more time.

Use twice a day on clean skin, once before bed, once in the morning as your base moisturizer. Pat with a paper towel if needed to absorb any excess.

ROSEHIP OILDAILYMOISTURIZER

Ingredients

5-6 drops Rosehip Seed Oil1-2 drops Lavender Oil Essential Oil

How to

Place 5-6 drops of Rosehip Seed Oil and 1-2 drops of Lavender Essential Oil in the palm of your hand.

Put your hands together to gently and quickly warm up the two oils.

Pat evenly on your face.

Can be used twice a day. Healthier and more radiant skin will start being noticeable after 3 weeks of daily use.

Choose wisely and feed your skin ingredients you can trust. Compare the ingredients of this DIY, 100% natural and effective face serum, to a typical Vitamin C Serum being sold for a fortune:

Purified Water (Aqua), Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C), Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Hyaluronic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

TWO-INGREDIENTFACIAL SERUM

A very simple and versatile recipe for Normal and Dry Skin. Personalize it by choosing your favorite Essential Oil or Oils.

GIFT IDEA ** Create a few different versions of this Body Butter by changing the scents and give them out as gifts :)

Ingredients

4 oz Unrefined Shea Butter1 oz Coconut Oil1 oz Almond Oil (or Jojoba Oil)40 drops of your favorite Essential Oil (or mix of oils)

How to

Slowly melt the Shea Butter and Coconut Oil.

Remove from the heat and mix in the Almond Oil and your Essential Oil or Oils of choice. Mix well.

Let it cool off for 10 minutes.


Take out of the fridge and whip the mixture with an electric mixer for about 5 minutes.

COCONUT-SHEA BODYBUTTER

Our most popular recipe. You will love the Lavender + Lemongrass mix!

Ingredients

8 oz Unrefined Shea Butter3 oz Jojoba Oil (or Sweet Almond Oil)1 TSP Vitamin E Oil30 Drops Lemongrass Essential Oil30 Drops Lavender Essential Oil

How to


Remove from the heat and add in the Jojoba (or Almond) Oil, Vitamin E, and your Lavender and Lemongrass Essential Oils.

Let it cool off for 10 minutes, then put the oils in the fridge for about 45 minutes.

Take the mix out of the fridge and using an electric mixer, whip the body butter for about 5 minutes.

The consistency will be soft and creamy, but will solidify to the consistency of Raw Shea Butter after all ingredients have completely cooled off.

WHIPPEDLAVENDERSHEA BODYBUTTER

Apricot Kernel Oil important properties: suitable for sensitive and prematurely aged skin, high in oleic and linoleic fatty acids, and rich in Vitamins A and E.

Ingredients

8 oz Unrefined Shea Butter3 oz Apricot Kernel Oil40 Drops Grapefruit Essential Oil

How to


Remove from the heat and add in the Apricot Oil and Grapefruit Essential Oil, mixing well.

Let it cool off for 10 minutes, then place in the fridge for 45 minutes.

With an electric mixer set on high, whip it for about 5 minutes.

APRICOT SHEA BODYMOUSSE

Non-greasy (thank you Beeswax!) - Ideal for for all skin types

Ingredients

1 oz Cocoa Butter1 oz Beeswax1 oz Sweet Almond Oil (or Jojoba Oil)Optional: 1/2 TSP of an Essential Oil of your choice (we like Lemon, Sweet Orange or Peppermint, all seem to smell delicious in combination with the Cocoa aroma)

How To

Slowly melt the Cocoa Butter and Beeswax. Be patient as both take time to melt completely.

Remove from the heat and add the Almond (or Jojoba) oil and the essential oils if desired. Mix well.

Pour into small shaped silicon molds - it should give you 3 small bars - and let them cool off for 1 hour or until completely solid.

Glide on clean skin until you have the desired amount of moisture.

COCOA BUTTER LOTION BAR

This is the only recipe in this eBook that contains water, therefore is liquid enough to use with a pump dispenser or tube. The Beeswax acts as an emulsifier (keeps the water and oils from separating) and the Vitamin E acts as a natural preservative. Remember that this is a home-made, 100% natural lotion and we recommend using it within 3 months.

Ingredients

1 TBS Unrefined Shea Butter1 TSP Beeswax pastilles1 TSP Aloe Vera Gel (cold pressed)1 TSP Wheat Germ Oil1/4 cup Jojoba Oil (or Olive Oil, or Almond Oil)2 vitamin E capsules oil5 drops Carrot Seed Essential Oil15 drops Lavender Essential Oil

How to

Boil 1 cup of water, take off the heat and steep 2 Green Tea bags for 10 minutes. (Of course you can use any tea you’d like) Set aside 1/4 cup of the tea you just made to add to the oils later - you can drink the rest:)

In a double boiler, gently melt the Shea Butter and Beeswax.

Remove from the heat and add the Aloe Vera Gel, Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E Oil, and your Essential Oil. Mix evenly.

Mix your oils with your 1/4 cup of tea and blend them together using an immersion blender set on high for at least 5 minutes or until all is mixed well.

Pour the lotion in your chosen container and wait at least 4 hours until all ingredients have achieved normal temperature and are of the final consistency.

NOTE: Slight separation of ingredient is normal over time. We advise to stir the lotion once a week with a wooden utensil.

GREENTEA LOTION

SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, is achieved by adding an inert mineral, Zinc Oxide. Chose a non-nano version to ensure that the particles of Zinc will stay ON your skin and create a barrier instead of being absorbed. Ensure you fully research the subject and consult other sources for accuracy. We are simply providing a common way to make a simple, DIY sunscreen lotion.

If you wish to make products for resale and want to include the SPF factor on your label, you need to research and follow recent FDA regulations on the subject. Please use caution and common sense in staying in the sun for prolonged periods of time.

Ingredients

(Important Note: To achieve about 20 SPF, you need to mix 4 parts lotion + 1 part zinc oxide powder in weight.)2 oz Unrefined Shea Butter1 oz Jojoba Oil1 oz Coconut Oil1 oz Zinc Oxide Powder

How to

Zinc Oxide Powder is very fine and will stick to your fingers. It is best to use gloves when working with it. Wearing a mask or something to cover your nose and mouth is also advised to avoid inhaling the powder.

Slowly melt the Shea Butter and Coconut Oil.

Remove from the heat and add in the jojoba oil, mixing well.

Stir in the Zinc Oxide Powder a little at a time until all is in the lotion. Using an electric blender, mix everything for a few minutes to ensure even distribution of the ingredients.

Set aside and let the lotion cool off for a few hours.

SUNSCREENLOTION(SPF 20)

The combination of Aloe Vera and Shea Butter make this the perfect solution for sunburns.

Ingredients

2 oz Unrefined Shea Butter2 TSP Aloe Vera Gel (cold pressed is best)20 Drops Lavender Essential Oil

How to

Slowly melt the Shea Butter

Remove from the heat and add in the Aloe Vera Gel and Lavender Essential Oil. Mix well.

Let it cool off for about 3 hours, stirring occasionally to keep the ingredients from separating.

SUNBURNRELIEFLOTION

Sugar or Salt?Here’s a guide on choosing the right exfoliant for your scrub:

Salt: More abrasive than sugar, but rich in minerals, use a salt scrub for areas like elbows and heels, or for a once in a while overall body scrub experience.

Sugar: gentler than salt, the granules are round and less abrasive, making it the ideal ingredient for weekly body scrubs.

Unrefined cane sugar also contains calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium, which feeds and replenishes your skin, but it’s a bit more coarse than white sugar, so choose according to your skin tolerance.

Ingredients

1 and 1/2 Cup of Salt or Sugar1/2 cup of Unrefined Shea Butter1/4 cup of Coconut Oil1/4 cup of Raw Honey1 Vanilla Bean1 TSP Vanilla Extract

How to

Slowly melt the Shea Butter and Coconut Oil

Remove from the heat and mix in the Raw Honey, the pulp of your Vanilla Bean and the Vanilla Extract. Mix well.

Pour the oil mixture over the Salt or Sugar and mix for a few minutes. Enjoy!

VANILLABODYSCRUB

Note: Soap making is quite a craft and we are no experts. This recipe is an elementary-level, simple one that will get your acquainted with the process.

Ingredients

2 oz of Melt & Pour Shea Butter Soap Base (you can find this at local craft stores on on-line)1 TBS Unrefined Shea Butter1 TBS Dr. Bronner liquid soap (scent of your choice)30 drops Essential Oil of your choice Optional: Finely Ground up Oatmeal

How to

Using a double boiler, melt the Soap Base and the Shea Butter.

Remove from heat and pour in Dr. Bronner soap and your essential oil of choice, mixing well.

Optional: Add in the ground up oatmeal and stir.

Pour into the soap shape of your choosing, let it cool for about 2 hours.

SHEABUTTERSOAP

Wheat Germ Oil important properties: has anti-inflammatory properties to help prevent eczema. Is rich in vitamins A, B, D and E, antioxidants and fatty acids.

IMPORTANT: Wheat Germ Oil contains Gluten. For a Gluten-free version of this cream, use Jojoba Oil instead.

Ingredients

4 oz Unrefined Shea Butter2 TBS Wheat Germ Oil (or Jojoba Oil for gluten-free)40 Drops Lavender Essential Oil

How to


Remove from the heat and add the Wheat Germ Oil (or Jojoba Oil), Lavender Oil and mix well.




ECZEMACREAM

This is a combination of the absolute best ingredient believed to help prevent and diminish stretch marks. If you want 100% natural, it doesn’t get any better than this!

Note on Neroli Essential Oil: This oil contains a natural chemical called Citral which helps regenerate cells and is a a key ingredient of this recipe.

Ingredients

2 oz Unrefined Shea Butter2 oz Cocoa Butter2 TBS Castor Oil (or Extra Virgin Olive Oil)1 TBS Vitamin E Oil30 Drops of Neroli Essential Oil

How to

Slowly melt the Shea and Cocoa Butters.

Remove from the heat and add the Castor (or Extra Virgin Olive) Oil, the Vitamin E and Neroli Oils. Mix well.




STRETCHMARKCREAM

Zinc Oxide Powder important properties: zinc is an anti-oxidant and is able to soothe, protect and help heal skin.

Ingredients

2 oz Shea Butter1 TBS Argan Oil1 oz Aloe Vera Gel2 TBS Zinc Oxide Powder10 drops Lavender Essential Oil

How to

Place the Shea Butter, Argan Oil and Aloe Vera Gel in a glass container and mix vigorously. If needed, place your container in a shallow dish containing 1” of hot water to help with the melting and mixing of the ingredients.

Add the Zinc Oxide Powder and stir for several minutes until it is well-incorporated.

Fold in the Lavender Essential Oil, mix well again and you are all done.

DIAPERRASHCREAM

Extremely rich and moisturizing, start with a small quantity and only once a week.

Ingredients

1 oz Unrefined Shea Butter1 TBS Argan Oil2 TBS of a Conditioner of your choice (look for SLS, Paraben and Fragrance free)1/2 TSP Peppermint Essential Oil

How to


Remove from the heat and add Argan Oil and Peppermint Essential Oil.

Add your conditioner to the oils, mixing well.

Set your container aside for a few hours until it is completely cooled off and everything is settled.

Use after shampooing, starting with a small amount to see how much your hair needs. Comb through then rinse off.

SHEAHAIRCONDITIONER

Use to relive sore muscles or small aches, or to soften cuticles on dry hands.

Ingredients

3 oz Unrefined Shea Butter2 oz Jojoba Oil1 oz Beeswax1 TSP Peppermint Essential Oil

How to

Slowly melt the Shea Butter and Beeswax.

Remove from the heat and add the Jojoba Oil and Peppermint Essential Oil, mixing well.

Pour into your final containers quickly before it solidifies (beeswax will harden quickly).

Let it cool off and harden completely before use, about 3 hours.

PEPPERMINTMASSAGESALVE

This is courtesy of RealFoodRN.com, we love her recipes and could not come up with a better one for Shaving Cream. Great for normal and delicate skin types.

Ingredients

2/3 cup Unrefined Shea Butter2/3 cup Coconut Oil1/4 cup Sweet Almond Oil2 drops of Vitamin E Oil (or the content of 2 Vitamin E capsules)20 drops of Lavender Essential Oil1/4 cup Baby-Mild Castile Soap (add in last)

How to

Slowly melt the Shea Butter and Coconut Oil

Remove from the heat and add in the Almond Oil, Vitamin E Oil and Essential Oils, mixing well.

Let it cool for 10 minutes, then put it in the fridge for about 45 minutes.

Remove from the fridge and whip it with an electric mixer set on high for 5 minutes.

Add the Castile Soap and mix well.

SHEASHAVINGCREAM

Important properties of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil: Stimulates circulation, relieves muscle spasms, lowers blood pressure, relaxes nerves

Ingredients

1 TBS Yellow Shea Butter1 TSP Yellow Beeswax Pastilles1 TSP Argan Oil1 TSP Almond Oil1 TSP Aloe Vera Gel1 TSP RH Oil20 drops of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

How to

Slowly melt the Shea Butter and Beeswax, when completely melted add in the Argan Oil, Almond Oil, Aloe vera and Rosehip Oil and Ylang Ylang Essential Oil. Mix well and remove from heat.

Pour it in your final container and let it completely cool off.

HANDS & FEETSALVE

** GIFT IDEA ** This recipe will fill about 13 lip balm containers (either tubes or small metal tins).

Ingredients

2 TBS Cocoa Butter2 TBS Coconut Oil1 TBS Beeswax20 Drops Peppermint Essential Oil (or more depending on your preference)

How to

Slowly melt the Beeswax, Cocoa Butter and Coconut Oil.

Remove from the heat and add the Peppermint Essential Oil, mixing well.

Carefully pour the melted oils in lip balm containers. The easiest ones to fill are either round or rectangular metal tins. If you want to use small tubes you have to be more careful not to spill the oil.

Use when fully solidified, about 1 hour.

PEPPERMINTLIPBALM