If there's one season that makes me take extra notice of my skin, it's spring. Just after the long winter, when the weather begins to warm up and the light shines for more than a sliver of the day, I can really see and feel how I've neglected my skin under long sleeves and sweaters for months. If you're looking for a super moisturizing recipe to get your skin ready for all of those warm outdoor adventures to come, this is the one to try!
Shea Nut Oil: Shea nut oil is great for protecting against harsh weather conditions where a mild barrier against the elements is desired. Shea nut oil comes from cold pressing the nut of the shea tree during shea butter production, where the pressing of the seeds produces a fractionated oil. Shea nut oil lends a smooth and moisturized feel and brings many benefits for dry skin, and general irritations.
Mango Butter: Mango butter is also great for protecting, moisturizing, smoothing, and softening the skin. This butter has natural emollient properties. The look and feel of this butter is similar to cocoa and shea butters, which could be used as well.
Pomegranate Seed Oil: A relatively stable oil, organic pomegranate seed oil is wonderfully viscous, rich, and offers beneficial nutrients to the skin. This prized oil is luxurious and deeply penetrating, made from cold-pressed organic seeds of pomegranate fruit. It takes over 200 pounds of fresh pomegranate seeds to produce just one pound of pomegranate seed oil, so only a small amount is needed within formulas.
This recipe results in a delicately scented body butter for those who prefer more of a fragrance free product. If you want more of a sandalwood aroma, feel free to add a couple of drops of our organic sandalwood essential oil. You can also play with creating your own custom scent using one or a blend of essential oils. Learn how to make a blend here!
Ingredients
Yields roughly 8 oz of whipped body butter
Directions
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Topics: Natural Body Care, Recipes
Alieta, blog contributor, is an Oregon native with a two-year certificate from the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. Her other professional accreditations include: a degree in Computer Science at Oregon State University, a degree in Philosophy, Spanish, and Graphic Design from Portland State University, a scuba diving certification, and non-violent communication training. She enjoys spending her free time hiking in the woods with her Labradoodle, Pepperoni, or enjoying the view from her garden with her cat and a bubbly beverage. And winning the local Eugene hackathon!
If there's one season that makes me take extra notice of my skin, it's spring. Just after the long winter, when the weather begins to warm up and the light shines for more than a sliver of the day, I can really see and feel how I've neglected my skin under long sleeves and sweaters for months. If you're looking for a super moisturizing recipe to get your skin ready for all of those warm outdoor adventures to come, this is the one to try!
Shea Nut Oil: Shea nut oil is great for protecting against harsh weather conditions where a mild barrier against the elements is desired. Shea nut oil comes from cold pressing the nut of the shea tree during shea butter production, where the pressing of the seeds produces a fractionated oil. Shea nut oil lends a smooth and moisturized feel and brings many benefits for dry skin, and general irritations.
Mango Butter: Mango butter is also great for protecting, moisturizing, smoothing, and softening the skin. This butter has natural emollient properties. The look and feel of this butter is similar to cocoa and shea butters, which could be used as well.
Pomegranate Seed Oil: A relatively stable oil, organic pomegranate seed oil is wonderfully viscous, rich, and offers beneficial nutrients to the skin. This prized oil is luxurious and deeply penetrating, made from cold-pressed organic seeds of pomegranate fruit. It takes over 200 pounds of fresh pomegranate seeds to produce just one pound of pomegranate seed oil, so only a small amount is needed within formulas.
This recipe results in a delicately scented body butter for those who prefer more of a fragrance free product. If you want more of a sandalwood aroma, feel free to add a couple of drops of our organic sandalwood essential oil. You can also play with creating your own custom scent using one or a blend of essential oils. Learn how to make a blend here!
Ingredients
Yields roughly 8 oz of whipped body butter
Directions
You may also enjoy:
Topics: Natural Body Care, Recipes
Alieta, blog contributor, is an Oregon native with a two-year certificate from the Columbines School of Botanical Studies. Her other professional accreditations include: a degree in Computer Science at Oregon State University, a degree in Philosophy, Spanish, and Graphic Design from Portland State University, a scuba diving certification, and non-violent communication training. She enjoys spending her free time hiking in the woods with her Labradoodle, Pepperoni, or enjoying the view from her garden with her cat and a bubbly beverage. And winning the local Eugene hackathon!
