Honey Herb Body Bar
Cocoa Butter Body Bar
No recipe here today, but there is no reason why you could not eat this if you were very hungry! (I am obviously not recommending that you do!) Shea Butter (Karite Butter) is historically used as a butter substitute. There is no need to purchase commercial body moisturisers once you start to make your own Body Bars. Made purely from natural ingredients this nourishing, luxurious skin softening bar melts upon touch. It has a lovely soft fragrance that lingers across the day. Apply it daily as you would a body moisturiser. It is a solid bar that melts with body temperature.
As well as keeping your skin lovely and smooth it would make a wonderful gift for friends and family I am going to make some up for my mum for Mother’s Day. The recipe below is for one bar. It should last you a few weeks of daily use.
I have been using this bar on my children’s (eczema prone) skin during the period that they have been doing daily swim lessons. The chlorinated water was causing my son’s skin to become very dry and irritated. It worked beautifully at keeping his skin supple and hydrated (and eczema free).
Earlier this month I shared my first natural skin care recipe here – Gardeners Handscrub. I am loving re-exploring my background in Aromatherapy and the creation of some new products to share here.
I adore this recipe. It is simple to make and a delight to use. For many years now I have been using vegetable oils such as Almond oil and a blend of essential oils as a mosituriser each morning after the shower. This product feels so much nicer on the skin and is also a little more convenient than a bottle of oil due to it’s solid state. It is less greasy and much more nourishing for the skin.
Ingredient Properties:
Cocoa Butter and Shea Butter are really interesting ingredients to use in skin care. They both are reported to have a huge range of beneficial properties. I would love to chat about them some more if you are interested in hearing more.
Ingredient Quality and Sourcing:
As with food, the benefits and properties of an ingredient is based on their quality. I used organic raw materials to make this bar. I urge you to do your research and purchase a reliable brand of raw materials. You can find the ingredients required for this recipe via my supplier HERE.* I use the Essential Therapeutics range of base products and essential oils.
If you experience any irritation when using a skin care product, discontinue use immediately. The properties of the raw ingredients have reported benefits for eczema suffers. I am not claiming this here. Give it a try to determine if it is suitable for you personally.
*I am an affiliate of Aromatherapy for Australia. This means that if you use the links provided to purchase your ingredients you will be supporting my efforts here. I receive a very small commission that I use to keep bringing you fresh content and maintain this site. Thanks!
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I love this idea Kyrstie! I will get some shea butter at the health food store on the way home today and try this beautiful ‘recipe’. My daughter suffers with eczema too and it is a constant battle to put on moisturiser and the dreaded elecon. We are winning though and have learned what moisturisers are good for her skin and to avoid soap at all costs. Thanks for your great suggestion 
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