How to Make Moisturizer
Assemble a double boiler., Melt ½ cup (115 grams) of shea butter in the double boiler over medium heat., Add 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of oil and stir with a whisk until combined., Refrigerate the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes., Add in 10 to 15...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Assemble a double boiler.
Fill a saucepan with 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to
5.08 centimeters) of water and place a glass, heat-safe bowl on top.
Make sure that the bottom of the bowl is not touching the surface of the water. -
Step 2: Melt ½ cup (115 grams) of shea butter in the double boiler over medium heat.
Stir the shea butter occasionally to help it melt evenly.
Unlike coconut oil, shea butter does not clog pores, making it ideal for sensitive skin or acne-prone skin., You can use just one type of oil, or you can use a combination of two different kinds.
Consider using any of the following oils:
Apricot seed Avocado Jojoba Sweet almond , Take the bowl off of the saucepan, cover it with a sheet of plastic wrap, and place it into the fridge.
Take it out when the mixture starts to harden and turn translucent, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Don't let it harden completely., Choose 2 to 3 different types of essential oil, and add them to the bowl.
You need 10 to 15 drops total, so play around with the different proportions.
For example, you could have 5 drops of lavender essential oil, 3 drops of carrot seed oil, and 3 drops of Clary sage.
Consider any of the following oils listed below:
Carrot seed Clary sage Frankincense Lavender Myrrh Rosemary , The cream is ready once it turns thick and creamy—like whipped cream.
You can do this using a handheld mixer or a stand mixer.
If you don't have a mixer, you can use a food processor fitted with whisk attachments. , Avoid using plastic, as it tends to leach chemicals overtime.
The essential oils in the cream may also degrade the plastic overtime.
Use the cream within 6 to 12 months. -
Step 3: Add 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of oil and stir with a whisk until combined.
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Step 4: Refrigerate the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes.
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Step 5: Add in 10 to 15 drops of your desired essential oils.
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Step 6: Blend the ingredients together using an electric mixer for about 1 minute.
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Step 7: Transfer the mixture into a glass jar using a rubber spatula and store it in a cool
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Step 8: dry place out of direct sunlight.
Detailed Guide
Fill a saucepan with 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to
5.08 centimeters) of water and place a glass, heat-safe bowl on top.
Make sure that the bottom of the bowl is not touching the surface of the water.
Stir the shea butter occasionally to help it melt evenly.
Unlike coconut oil, shea butter does not clog pores, making it ideal for sensitive skin or acne-prone skin., You can use just one type of oil, or you can use a combination of two different kinds.
Consider using any of the following oils:
Apricot seed Avocado Jojoba Sweet almond , Take the bowl off of the saucepan, cover it with a sheet of plastic wrap, and place it into the fridge.
Take it out when the mixture starts to harden and turn translucent, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Don't let it harden completely., Choose 2 to 3 different types of essential oil, and add them to the bowl.
You need 10 to 15 drops total, so play around with the different proportions.
For example, you could have 5 drops of lavender essential oil, 3 drops of carrot seed oil, and 3 drops of Clary sage.
Consider any of the following oils listed below:
Carrot seed Clary sage Frankincense Lavender Myrrh Rosemary , The cream is ready once it turns thick and creamy—like whipped cream.
You can do this using a handheld mixer or a stand mixer.
If you don't have a mixer, you can use a food processor fitted with whisk attachments. , Avoid using plastic, as it tends to leach chemicals overtime.
The essential oils in the cream may also degrade the plastic overtime.
Use the cream within 6 to 12 months.
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