Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Body Lotion, 13 oz

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Shea butter can be exceptionally moisturizing so implementing this into the roots might lead to an oily-looking buildup. vitamin E oil(optional, but recommended for more benefits and preservative action) Essential Oil Options for This Homemade Body Butter The refined version is altered chemically and diminishes the properties of pure shea butter. Pure, unrefined shea butter has a beige color and a nutty aroma. Side Effects Of Shea Butter However, raw shea butter does contain latex. So people with latex allergies should avoid it or make sure they only use refined shea butter. What happens if you use shea butter every day? Ayankunle AA, et al. (2012). Antibacterialactivity and sub-chronic toxicity studies of Vitellaria paradoxa stembark extract. DOI:

Many years ago, I decided it was time to ditch the toxins found in our bathroom. From lotions to body wash to makeup, the amounts of toxins I put on my body was astounding. With the urge for simplicity and natural living, I started developing my own replacements for things like foundationpowderand lotion. Yes, you can make body butter with a combination of various plant butters like mango butter and cocoa butter. Especially if you experience a dry scalp, shea butter's soothing qualities help calm your scalp. Section your hair, take a small amount of shea butter and massage it onto your scalp in a circular motion. Use it repeatedly, and you'll notice the difference in a few days. 4. A Smoothening Cream For Frizzy HairNote that while citrus oilsdo have benefits for skin, you’ll want to avoid exposure to direct sunlightat least for several hours if you use a lotionor creamthat has them in it since c itrus oilsmake the skin photosensitive. Cosmetics companies often add antioxidants (substances that protect cells) to anti-aging skin care. Shea butter contains two antioxidants: Vitamin A You can safely apply shea butter to your face, lips and body. Some body scrubs and hair conditioners also contain shea butter for its moisturizing effects. Turn the food processor on, and in a small, slow stream, gradually pour water into a food processor.

Essential oils are really fun to use, too. You can choose a single oil, a premixed blend, or create your own blend.The first time I put the melted mixture in the freezer to cool and used a fork to whip it. It never became white (like in your video) but seemed soft enough. Within a few hours, it was hard again and impossible to use. Instead of purchasing several products, you get one with a powerhouse ingredient that can pull double- and even triple-duty. Introducing shea butter — a skin care superhero that helps with several complexion woes. Shea butter is non-comedogenic, meaning it does not clog pores, making it an OK ingredient to apply to the face. If you have acne-prone skin, you may want to do a small test patch first to be sure it doesn’t cause breakouts. There are mixed opinions on this with some saying that shea butteris comedogenic and others saying that it is not. I personally, after reading the opinions on this, I think that it’s likely that you can use shea butterand a lotionor creammade from shea butteron your face without concern, but of course you will have to try it for yourself. What carrier oilis best for this DIY lotion? I recommend using distilled water for the water portion. Again, this is just so that everything is as pure as possible, with nothing unwanted getting into the finished lotion.

Making homemade lotion and whipped body butter is so easy and doesn’t require any special equipment. It is as easy as melting a few ingredients together, allowing them to cool, whipping it up with a hand mixer, and transferring it to an airtight container. Lotion absorbs slowly and leaves a greasy feeling. Still a great product, better than store-bought stuff. But disappointing. It would help if you considered all these factors when you buy a product with shea butter. Read the ingredients label and see where shea butter lies in the list. Typically, shea should rank early on in the list. Add less oil for a harder lotion. In the summer I choose to make my DIY shea butter lotion with only shea butter. With the winter cold, I need the 2nd liquid oil to make it soft enough to use.Here’s a short list of what you’ll need to make this DIY shea butter lotion recipe. For the amounts and full instructions, head to the recipecard at the end of this post. Here’s what I recommend for a nourishing carrier oil to mix with the shea butter. The options absorb easily in the skin, making them the best options for a non-greasy lotion. But sebum production tends to decline with age. Sunlight exposure depletes it, too. Vitamin E helps skin by preventing cellular damage and boosting moisture. 4. Improves eczema Grapeseed Oil:This oil has high amounts of fatty acids, vitaminE, and also has antibacterial properties. The combination of Vitamin E and proanthocyanidins in grapeseed oil help skin produce collagen and improve skin tone.