Silky Whipped Body Butter

Do you know the ingredients in your skin care products? For a long time I was oblivious to what was in mine. That was until I ran across an article talking about all the harmful things we put on our skin daily. So, what did I do? I started researching. It's no secret that our skin
is our biggest organ. It is our body's first line of defense for protecting us. The average adult person has over 2 trillion pores in their body. Everything we place on our skin is absorbed and may affect our health and well-being, either in a positive or negative way. So we need to be aware of what we are using, don't you think?

According to the Campaign For Safe Cosmetics:

• A study by one of our founding members revealed that one-third of cosmetic products on the market contain chemicals that are linked to cancer.
• Of the more than 10,000 chemical ingredients in personal care products, 89 percent have not undergone safety testing.
• On average, American women use 12 personal care products a day, and men average six products daily. That means an adult is likely to be exposed daily to 126 unique chemical ingredients in personal care products alone.
• We know that the skin is not a solid barrier – it's a penetrable organ that can easily absorb chemicals, especially with repeat exposure. Dermal absorption is commonly used to transmit chemicals to the bloodstream, notably with nicotine and birth control patches.
• Toxic chemicals find their way into our bodies, our breast milk and our children. And diseases linked to synthetic chemicals – including breast cancer, testicular cancer and reproductive problems – are on the rise. 

I have started making much of my own products. My skin looks and feels better than using store bought stuff and its healthy for my body. I always add Young Living Essential Oils to my products not only to make it smell good but for added benefit. It leaves my skin silky and moisturized. I use is a the base to a lot of my DIY creams too (those recipes to come).

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Raw Shea Butter (Where to find)
• 1/2 cup Raw Mango Butter (Where to find)
• 1/2 cup Coconut Oil (Where to find)
• 1/2 cup Grapeseed Oil (Where to find)
• 1 teaspoon Beeswax Pastilles (Where to find)
• 20-30 drops of Young Living Essential Oil/Oils of Choice (I love Frankincense, Lavender or Joy )

Directions:

• In a double broiler or glass bowl, combine all ingredients except grapeseed oil and essential oil/oils.
• Bring to a low-medium heat. Stir constantly until all ingredients are melted.
• Remove from heat, add your grapeseed oil and stir to combine. Allow to cool. 
• Move bowl to the fridge and allow to cool for 1 hour. It should look slightly opaque and soft at this point.
• Remove from the fridge and add your essential oils. Using a hand mixer, whip for 10 minutes. Body butter will to become fluffy.
• Store in a glass jar with a tight fitting lid. I put on right after showering. 

I played around with different butters and carrier oils before deciding on this recipe. This is my favorite. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do :)

How to Get Started with Essential Oils

• Sign up for my FREE 21-day essential oil email class to learn the basics
• Join my Oily Rockstars Facebook Group to connect with others and share tips and recipes for DIY beauty, cleaning and much more!
• Find out how to buy essential oils at wholesale, 24% off retail prices (and get freebies from me!)

Many Blessings,

Heather

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