Make Soy Body Butter
Making cosmetic and beauty products at home is a way to make sure you are using only natural ingredients that you feel comfortable exposing yourself to on a daily basis. It is also a craft project that you can do with your children or friends. These homemade products make a thoughtful gift for any occasion. Soy body butter is a good project to start with. It is quick and easy to make with satisfying results.
Instructions
1. Melt the shea butter in a glass mixing bowl inside a pot of water on the stove. Use a double boiler if you have it. Stir it frequently for even heating.
2. Add soybean oil, fragrance, vitamin E oil (if desired) and cornstarch to the melted and stir well. The cornstarch keeps the lotion from feeling greasy.
3. Take the bowl off the stove and put it into a larger bowl filled with ice water to cool down the .
4. Whip the mixture with a hand mixer as it cools. Don't let water get into the inner bowl. Mix for several minutes until the mixture forms soft peaks and a whipped, buttery texture.
5. Transfer the body butter to a storage container.
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