These homemade products are super easy to make; I’m not sure why I haven’t tried this before!
I have a bunch of Shea butter to use after making my lip balm. I tried to think of more homemade goodies I could make using it. Why not lotion?!
I found a recipe and doubled it since I had a 16 oz glass jar to use. (I knew saving peanut butter and speghetti sauce jars would come in handy!) I measured out 2/3 cup Shea butter into a glass bowl and softened it in the microwave long enough to whip it smooth with a spoon. About 40 seconds.
Then I mixed in 2/3 cup room temperature coconut oil. I whipped it up with a hand beater until it was the consistency of lotion.
The recipe called for lavender essential oil, but I opted to add in orange instead. Pour into a glass jar, and all done!
I tried it out, and it was bit greasier than I anticipated. I’m thinking I may have measured out a little more coconut oil than Shea butter. Plus, a little bit goes a long way! Overall, I’m quite pleased with it. This jar should last me quite a while.
Side note: I’m starting to get the vibe from loved ones that they think I’m a little crazy for making all these things from scratch. Has anyone else experienced this?
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