tropit- this is a basic recipe. I use what I have on hand. For a carrier oil I usually use Jojoba. Also I sometimes use Coconut oil ( solid, not fractionated) I've also used Orange butter, whatever you want really. Love orange or mango butter.
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I don't know why the beginning came out so large!
Please note: homemade body butters are greasier than store bought. A little goes a long way. Your skin will love it. |
Originally Posted by WMUTeach
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Just subscribed to this thread. Boy oh boy a boon to my interests to combat dry skin and hair. Started with a humidifier but there are days when my skin hurts because it is so dry! Some good natural "home grown" products will please me to no end.
Topit, your chemistry story is a gem and beats mine all away around the block. I had a high school lab partner who was popular and charming and a sloth that did little on team projects. I eventually complained to the teacher and the student teacher who was teaching that particular unit that I was doing all of the work while he was getting credit for it. The very astute student teacher assured me that she was aware of who was really doing the work and who was being carried along for the ride. I got the "A" and guess who did not. As I recall, that was the first time I stood up for myself and the victory was sweet!! Kitchen chemists unite! |
Originally Posted by SusieQOH
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tropit- this is a basic recipe. I use what I have on hand. For a carrier oil I usually use Jojoba. Also I sometimes use Coconut oil ( solid, not fractionated) I've also used Orange butter, whatever you want really. Love orange or mango butter.
Instructions
To Use:
Orange butter? Mango butter? I've not heard of those. Please explain. What does the arrowroot powder do? I need to go shopping for the ingredients. I have some, but not all. Oh...I'm so excited!!! |
You can get orange or mango butter anywhere that sells these types of products. I know I've gotten some from Amazon but there are many other places. They are made from oranges/ mangoes. Lovely products!
My favorite part is when you whip it. So much fun to make! Just be sure that you let the mixture get opaque in the fridge before you get out your mixer. Arrowroot powder is to make it less greasy. I don't always use it- it's optional. As I said "a little body butter goes a long way". My sister is addicted to these butters and she's super picky about such things. I use different essential oils depending on my mood. The last batch I used lemon and grapefruit essential oils and we loved it. |
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