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Whipped Shea Body Butter

 This recipe makes a light and fluffy shea buttery moisturizer that you can

use from head to toe. It works to keep beneficial moisture locked in while

letting your skin breathe. Customize this recipe by adding your favorite

essential oil blend or using an infused oil instead of the

olive oil.

YIELDS: 10 ounces by weight. The volume will vary depending on how much

air you are able to whip into the final product. Plan for this and have enough

jars to hold 14 ounces by volume.

⁄ cup shea butter

⁄ cup coconut oil

⁄ cup olive oil, or favorite infused oil

4 vitamin E capsules

Essential oil blend, optional

What you will need: measuring cups, double boiler, mixing bowl,

electric mixer, rubber spatula, jars with lids to hold 10–14 ounces of

butter

1. To Make: Start the double boiler on medium heat. Once it reaches a boil,

reduce heat to simmer. Place the shea butter in the top of the double boiler

and cover. Simmer until almost all the way melted, stirring occasionally. To

preserve the beneficial nutrients, do not overheat. Remove from heat, take

the top pan off the double boiler, and wipe with a towel so no water drips

into your melted butter. Pour into the mixing bowl and use the rubber

spatula to get all of the melted shea out of the pan. Add the coconut and

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