Whether you live in the West Texas heat or you’re preparing for the fall and winter months, I’ve got a rich & creamy body butter with essential oils to soothe and soften your skin. Â It’s just heavenly!
If you don’t already know, I am completely new to making these types of things but holy cow, I’m having a blast with it! Â I’ve been using essential oils for 5 months now but am knew to incorporating them into recipes like this. Â I have an arsenal of recipes that I’m trying and tweaking and I just can’t wait to share more with you!
Now y’all don’t confuse body butter with lotion. Â Body butter is much richer & thicker when slathering on so it only takes a tiny amount. Â The great thing about this recipe, is that you are not only getting the benefits of coconut & shea butter, you are getting the amazing benefits of essential oils. Â I’m not some super healthy person but if I can change just ONE product in my home that is healthy and nontoxic, then that’s a start!
There are so many essential oils you could use but I went with Peppermint and Lavender.  Lavender gives me a peaceful feeling and is a great choice to compliment skin products.  Peppermint just makes me happy.  Did you know that it takes about 1 pound of Peppermint plant to make a bottle of Young Living Peppermint oil!
What essential oils would you use? Â I’d love to hear your favorites and if you haven’t taken the plunge into essential oils, get yours now and don’t wait like I did because once you start reaping the benefits of them, you’ll wish you had started using them sooner!
- ½ cup organic coconut oil
- ½ cup raw shea butter
- 10 drops Young Living Peppermint essential oil
- 10 drops Young Living Lavender essential oil
- Using a stand mixer will make this easier but a hand mixer will work. Mix your coconut oil and shea butter together until fluffy and creamy; about 5--8 minutes.
- Fold in both your Peppermint and Lavender drops.
- Makes 2 very full half pint jars. Might make 3 if you don't fill them up.
- Store in a cool, dark place.
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