I don’t know where I got this recipes, I often read several posts and tweak them to make them my own. I’ve spent a couple years experimenting and going through a lot of ingredients, some good and some not so good. This seems to be the best in my honest opinion. WHY do I think this one is the best? Because it is light, fluffy and holds up in even the most hot and humid Southern weather.
Mix equal parts of the following;
- Shea butter(raw and unrefined is a must) I get mine on AMAZON, the reason is, that it holds up well and has not been through all the chemical processes of the refined. I like the texture, the smell and the color of the unrefined one better! This happens to be my preference. I use 1/2 Cup
- Cacao butter, again I use unrefined for the firmness it offers, yet at body temperatures it melts in and spreads wonderfully. I get mine on AMAZON and I like this one the best of any that I’ve tried I use 1/2 Cup
- Coconut oil, I recommend raw, organic and unrefined like this one. I use 1/2 Cup
- A light oil like Sweet Almond, Jojoba or Olive Oil. I use 1/2 cup
- 1 tsp vitamin E oil. Use this as a standard for 1/2 cup of the 4 above oils, 2 tsp if you choose to make a huge batch and do 1 cup of each of the oils. Vitamin E is a natural preservative against bacteria and mold.
- Essential oils for fragrance and other healthy benefits ( I use these because I am assured of the purity and therapeutic benefits) 10-30 drops if you choose 1/2 cup of each of the butters/oils or double the essential oils if you double the others. You get it!
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 until fluffy like stiff whip cream.
- Return to fridge for 10 – 15 minutes to set.
- I prefer to store in glass jars with a lid. Stays firm at 75 degrees. If your home is warmer or very humid it may soften and need to be placed in the fridge, but it will stay whipped at temperatures lower than that. If for some reason it melts, just whip it up again with the hand mixer and it will be fine.
