This is a GREAT massage lotion! After trying several and having a lot of fails, I happened to come across this one trying to make a body butter and it was way too soft and thin, so I used it as a massage lotion and LOVED IT!
I mix equal parts of the following:
Shea butter and I use this on AMAZON, Mango Butter(raw and unrefined like this one) , Coconut oil, virgin organic cold pressed (I use this one), Jojoba oil (like this one that I use) I find it easy to use 1/2 cup of each of the above and then I add 1 tsp of vitamin E oil (I use this one) as a preservative against mold. If you want to double it feel free, I often double this when I am making a huge batch so I can give away as gifts.
If you like a written recipe, here you go:
1/2 Cup raw unrefined Shea butter
1/2 Cup raw unrefined Mango butter
1/2 Cup virgin cold pressed virgin Coconut oil
1 tsp vitamin E oil
10-30 drops of essential oil (I only use these because I trust the purity)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine all the butters and oils, except essential oils into a double boiler or a pan set inside of another pan of boiling water on medium heat until all oils are melted.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Move to the refrigerator and let cool about another hour, until beginning to harden, but remain somewhat soft.
- Use a hand mixer, add essential oils, and whip about 10 minutes. Depending on the temperature and where you live it make stiffen slightly or remain a thick lotion. But I love it for massage or even an after shower body lotion.
- I prefer to store in metal or glass containers with a pump top. If your home is warmer or very humid it may soften a bit more, but it is still good.