This will make a great gift, as well as a wonderful item for personal use during the drying winter months. And your work will keep for up to 6 months. That should last your through the winter. Like with all beauty items, you will have to weigh the ingredients to create the correct ratio. You will also need a hand mixer or an immersion blender.
- 6 oz Coconut Oil
- 2 oz Cocoa Butter
- 2 oz Essential Oil of Choice
- Food Coloring (Optional)
Directions:
Clean your container in warm soapy
water and allow to dry. While your container is drying melt both
your coconut oil and cocoa butter. You can melt them over a
double boiler, or in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave in 20 second
bursts, stirring in between each burst.
Once the oil and butter have melted, place
them in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes. Do not place in freezer.
Once the oils and butter are opaque, using a stand or hand mixer or an immersion blender and beat on high
for 4-5 minutes.
The mixture should become thick and creamy. If after 5 minutes of beating it doesn’t become thick, refrigerate for 5 more minutes and beat again.
Once the
oils become creamy, refrigerate for 5 more minutes. After 5 minutes, add in
your essential
oil and food coloring and
beat until well incorporated.
Once
stiff peaks form, spoon into your clean container and seal. Will last up to 6 months in
an airtight container.
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