Orange Body Butter
Some commercially prepared lotions and creams contain a lot of additives. For those that suffer from skin conditions such as eczema and others can have a negative reaction to some of these commercially prepared creams. Coconut oil on the other hand, which is one of the products used in making the Orange Body Butter, is pure and can be used on any skin types without any recourse.
This Orange Body Butter also contains honey which is a great benefit for those who wish to shave while showering. Honey also promotes healthy skin. Although this body butter is perfectly okay to use without anything else, the benefits of essential oils are numerous and the addition of Orange Essential Oil not only invigorates the senses, it is reminiscent of the orange groves of California and its beautiful weather.
This Orange Body Butter would make a great DIY gift item for anyone on your gift list. It will also help to pick up the spirits of someone who has the winter blahs.
Orange Body Butter
1 cup Pure Coconut Oil
2 1/2 tbsp Honey
Zest of 1 Orange
4 drops of Orange Essential Oil
Jar with lid
Directions
1. Melt the coconut oil in the microwave for about 15 seconds.
2. Add in the honey.
3. Mix well.
5. Mix well.
6. Add the essential oil
7. Mix well.
8. Pour directly into your jar.
9. It will take a while to solidify.
10. Once it is solidified, remove it from jar and beat it with a mixer.
11. Use a stand up mixer as it takes strong beaters. You could also mash it and then use a hand beater to beat it.
12. Return to the jar with a lid.
13. Store out of the sunlight.
14. You can use this as a shaving cream or as a prep before or during your shower.
You may also want to check out these other body scrubs and body butters.
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