Shea Butter Moisturizer That Will Make Your Skin Glow
A creamy shea butter moisturizer that will leave your skin feeling soft and moisturized. Made with natural ingredients and helichrysum oil for a luxurious body lotion you'll love.
Yield: 2 jars
Equipment
- Double boiler The best way to gently melt shea butter without burning it. If you don’t have a double boiler, you can use a glass mixing bowl over a pot of simmering water. Don’t let the bowl sit in the water.
- large glass bowl Perfect for mixing your ingredients once they’re melted.
- Immersion Blender Helps blend everything smoothly, giving your moisturizer a creamy texture.
- Spatula Useful for scraping down the sides of the bowl and getting every bit of your mixture.
- Amber Glass Jars These are great for storing your moisturizer, keeping it fresh and protected from light.
Materials
- 1/2 cup shea butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup jojoba oil
- 1 tbsp vitamin E oil
- 1 tsp Helichrysum essential oil
- 1 tbsp beeswax optional
Instructions
- Start by heating water over medium heat in a double boiler if you don’t have one, no worries! You can use a glass mixing bowl set over a large pot of water. Just make sure the bowl doesn’t sit directly in the water. it should be above it to prevent burning.
- Add 1/2 cup of shea butter, 1/4 cup of coconut oil, 1/4 cup of jojoba oil, and 1 tablespoon of optional beeswax pellets to the bowl. Slowly melt the ingredients, stirring with a spatula to mix them together. The beeswax helps make the lotion thicker, but if you prefer a more liquid oil consistency, you can leave it out.
- Once everything is melted and well-mixed, remove the bowl from the heat. Let the mixture cool down a little before moving on to the next step.
- After the mixture has cooled a bit, add 1 tablespoon of vitamin E oil and 1 teaspoon of Helichrysum essential oil. These help nourish and protect your skin.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the ingredients until they have a smooth and creamy consistency. This step is key for getting that perfect texture for your shea butter lotion.
- Gently pour your shea butter lotion into amber glass jars. Let it completely set at room temperature. Make sure to store your jars in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight to keep your natural lotions fresh.
Notes
Melt slowly: Melting the shea butter and other ingredients over low heat is best to keep everything smooth and prevent burning.
Use a glass container: When blending and storing, glass containers are the safest option. They don’t react with the oils and help keep your moisturizer fresh.
Customize your scent: You can play around with the amount of essential oil you add. If you love a stronger fragrance, feel free to add a bit more Helichrysum oil or mix in other different scents. Just remember that more oil means a more powerful smell.
Adjust for acne-prone skin: If you have acne-prone skin, be mindful of the essential oils you add. Some can be too heavy or clogged, so stick with lighter options that suit your skin type.
Experiment with consistency: If you prefer a thicker or thinner lotion, you can adjust the recipe. Adding more beeswax will thicken it while skipping it gives you a lighter, more liquid texture.