RECIPE
OF THE MONTH -
FEBRUARY 2003
Undoubtedly the best body butter
we've ever seen! Absorbs into the skin without that greasy layer,
leaving the skin repaired and healthy.
It's even a cinch to make.
Makes approx. 8 ozs.
Ingredients:
2 ozs cocoa butter (weighed)
2 ozs natural shea butter
(weighed)
2 ozs mango butter (weighed)
1 teaspoon wheat germ oil
3 teaspoons apricot kernel oil
1 teaspoon beeswax pearls
Mango fragrance oil (or any
fragrance oil)
1/4 teaspoon Vit E. (optional, as
a preservative)
Directions:
In a microwave safe
measuring cup, add all the ingredients except the fragrance oil.
Melt, in 1 minute intervals in high until all the ingredients have liquefied. Continue to heat on low for another 2-3 minutes (do not
boil). The continued heating will help prevent the butters from
becoming grainy once solid. Remove from microwave and stir.
Let set to cool for a few hours and stir again. Before the mixture
sets (overnight), add your fragrance oil and stir, even whip, to
incorporate the scent. Spoon into jars or tins and label.
Note: This is a
firmer body butter.
If you prefer a softer butter, the
consistency can be adjusted
by decreasing the
amount of
beeswax and/or cocoa butter. Or
just adding a drizzle of liquid
glycerin.
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