Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Body Lotion, 13 oz

Product Information

I use a different recipe to make a body butter. With that recipe, while it’s liquid and before it goes in the fridge, I shake it vigorously for about a minute. Shea butterhad many benefits for skin, making it a great main component of homemade lotionand body butter. It contains anti-inflammatories and antioxidants, and has quite a bit of both vitaminA and vitaminE, making it a skincare powerhouse. Chapped lips? Let the Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment take care of that concern for you. This lip treatment relieves irritated skin and replenishes much-needed moisture through its key ingredients: shea butter, chamomile essence, provitamin B5, and vitamins C and E.

Once the ingredients are melted, remove from the heat. Place the bowl in the freezer for about 20 minutes or until the ingredients start to set up. You don’t want the ingredients to be solid, just firm enough to be able to use a hand mixer on. And if you mess up and the lotion seems too soft add ½ teaspoon of cornstarch to firm it up. Or more melted shea butter. Only do this if you’re still in the whipping process. The key is to opt for pure, unrefined shea butter. The quality of shea butter matters, and all products aren’t created equally. Grapeseed Oil:This oil has high amounts of fatty acids, vitaminE, and also has antibacterial properties. The combination of Vitamin E and proanthocyanidins in grapeseed oil help skin produce collagen and improve skin tone.Of its many qualities, shea butter possesses the ability to form a protective layer on the skin and retain water. This ensures your skin remains hydrated and moisturized. 2. Shea Butter Is Suitable For Sensitive Skin

Also, add to that mix quite a bit of pesticides that are almost for sure included as well because the ingredients aren’t organic. Kao J-H, et al. (2016). Shea nut oil triterpeneconcentrate attenuates knee osteoarthritis development in rats: Evidence fromknee joint histology. DOI: Like magic, the texture of the lotion will change. The lotion will change from a mushy mess to the consistency of whipped buttercream. The longer it cools the harder it will get. If you're going to pipe it, do it immediately.You will want to avoid citrus essential oils if you plan to use your lotion before being outside in direct sunlight. Some citrus essential oils are photosensitive and can cause the skin to sunburn or get a rash. Instead of purchasing several products, you get one with a powerhouse ingredient that can pull double- and even triple-duty. Introducing shea butter — a skin care superhero that helps with several complexion woes. Measure jojoba oil, shea butter, and beeswax into a heat-safe glass container, preferably a pitcher.

I use a handheld mixerbut you could use a stand mixerfor a more hands-off approach. I just whip the shea butter in the same bowl I heated it in. It means fewer dishes. It melts on your own skin when implemented — its fast-absorption forces make it among the finest moisturizers you can get. Some of my favorite premixed essential oil blends from Plant Therapy are Soft Skin and Bouquet. Soft Skin is full of oils that help to soften and renew skin, with wonderful anti-aging properties. Bouquet is a gorgeous floral scent. There are lots more beautiful blends, too. I love using shea butter on my skin because it has so many wonderful benefits. It is a very gentle ingredient making it great for children and babies too! Fodouop SPC, et al. (2017). Effects of Vitellariaparadoxa (C.F. Gaertn.) aqueous leaf extract administration on Salmonellatyphimurium-infected rats. DOI:

It works by increasing the skin-cell turnover rate, smoothing the skin’s surface. It also plumps skin by stimulating the production of collagen, the framework that keeps your skin from sagging. Vitamin E Combining shea buttertogether with other butters will produce a lotionwith additional benefits for your skin. Just make sure to reduce the amount of shea butterby the amount of the other butter you add to keep the ratios correct. Coconut oilis not the cure-all. Gasp,I know. That statement is practically heresy in the natural living community. Toothpaste?Coconut oil. Smoothies?Yep,coconut oil. A boo-boo?Morecoconut oil. We use it for everything! I’ve learned the magical oil isn’t alwayssuitable for everyneed.

You can add about 25 grams of beeswax per cup of butter and other oils in your homemade body butter recipe. What’s the shelf lifeof DIY shea butter? Add more oil for a softer lotion. Experiment with 1/2 tablespoon more at a time. If you add too much oil, it will be greasier.

Follow along with Bumblebee Apothecary

I use a handheld mixer but you could use a kitchen aid mixer for a more hands-off approach. I just whip the shea butter in the same bowl I heated it in. It means fewer dishes.