The Ultimate Winter Body Butter

by Sue Adair

Make yourself an evergreen infused oil by soaking pine, fir or spruce needles in an oil of your choice.  Grapeseed, Sweet Almond or Jojoba are great choices. 

The evergreen needles provide the blend with antioxidants and antimicrobial goodness.   Add woody scents.   

Benefits of Antioxidants:
Antioxidants help neutralize harmful free radicals in the body, which can damage cells and contribute to various health problems. By incorporating antioxidant-rich herbs into your beauty products, you can help protect your body against oxidative stress, support your immune system, and potentially reduce the risk of diseases

 

OR

You can make your infusion using wonderful South African Winter Herbs -  Rooibos, Artemesia Afra, Rosemary, Ginger or Baobab being just some suggestions.

Your infusion needs to be made in advance and can be stored for many months in a cool dark place.  Plan well ahead.  The infusion is not limited to Body Butter.  This can be included in your homemade soaps, shampoo and lotions or creams. 

To speed up the process place the jar into a deep pot or crock pot filled with a few cms of water.  You can protect the base of the jar by placing the jar onto a jar lid.   Heat on a very low temperature for 8 hours.   Do not overheat.  Refill the water. It should not boil dry.  

Allow to cool.   Remove the herbs - strain the oil.  Decant into a clean jar and store in a cool dark place. 

BODY BUTTER

Ingredients:   

1/4 cup infused oil   ( grapeseed, sweet almond or jojoba)

1/2 cup Shea butter

20-30 drops of essential oils  ( this is optional you can leave it plain)  Choose the Essential oils you love.  The woody options for winter are suggested complimented with some gentle lavender for night time relaxation or some rose geranium 

1/4 tsp arrowroot powder ( optional)  this makes the body butter less greasy.  Tapioca flour also works. 

How to Make :

Gently heat the Shea butter in a double boiler until melted.  Do not over heat. 

Add the oil infusion. .  Stir very well to combine. 

Place the mixture into the fridge.  Let is cool completely.  Then mix again and cool.

Continue mixing and cooling until you have a smooth even texture.   

Decant into 100 ml jars.  

Label and give as gifts and use lavishly on yourself and your family as a winter treat. 

Moisturising Soothing, Calming.   Feel pampered. 

 

 

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