If you require butter cream that is
more solid at room temperature and holds better consistency in the container, you
might want to add bees wax to your body butter recipe. Bees wax increases the melting
point of the combined oils because it has a higher melting point. The
difference with THIS butter is that body butter with bees wax is more solid
at room temperature and does not melt easily hence, it might require a bit of
rubbing on the skin before it melts. Bees
wax has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and moisturizing qualities on the skin. It
locks in moisture hence keeping the skin hydrated and firm. It also aids the
skin in healing from minor burns and scars, and as well provides a natural relief
from eczema and psoriasis.
What you need
3 oz of cocoa butter
3 oz of shea butter
3 oz of bees wax
Instructions
Melt grated cocoa, bees wax and shea butter
gently in double boiler of microwave oven until they have liquefied (melted).
Add your preferred liquid oil and whisk the
mixture with a hand blender and cool it gently for 5 minutes in the fridge or
in a bowl of ice. Take care not to cool
it too fast to prevent it from getting grainy.
Add a few drops of your preferred essential oil
or fragrance at this point (3-5 drops) and give it another whisk to get air
into it.
Cool your mixture some more 5 minutes and whisk
it again. Repeat the process till you are happy with its consistency. Leave it to set before use. Store the butter in
a cool place away from direct light.
Tips
- If you prefer a softer body butter cream next time,
formulate the mixture using a higher percentage of liquid oil.
- As with any at home remedy, first test the butter on
a small patch of skin before use.
- Care should be taken when using essential oils.
