TABLE OF - Better Shea Butter

TABLE OF
CONTENTS
3 - Who is Better Shea Butter?
4 - Skin: Your Body’s Largest Organ
5 - Raw Shea Butter
7 - Cocoa Butter
9 - Rosehip Seed Oil
11 - How to Melt & Whip Your Butters
14 - Recipes
FACE
15 - Clarifying Face Mask
16 - Tea Tree Acne Cream
17 - Shea Anti-Wrinkles Cream
18 - Rosehip Oil Daily Moisturizer
19 - Two-Ingredients Facial Serum
BODY
20 -Coconut-Shea Body Butter
21 -Whipped Lavender Shea Body Butter
22 - Apricot Shea Body Mousse
23 -Cocoa Butter Lotion Bar
24 -Green Tea Lotion
25 -Sun Screen Lotion (SPF 20)
26 -Sun Burn Relief Lotion
27 -Vanilla Body Scrub
28 -Shea Butter Soap
BONUS RECIPES
29 -Eczema Cream
30 -Stretch Marks Cream
31 -Diaper Rash Cream
32 -Shea Hair Conditioner
33 -Peppermint Massage Salve
34 -Shaving Cream
35 -Hands & Feet Salve
36 -Peppermint Lip Balm
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WHO IS
BETTER
SHEA
BUTTER ?
®
Better Shea Butter is a woman-owned, family-run
company that wants to do its part in the world to
help implement simple and healthy skin care basics.
The 1LB Raw Shea Butter brick is our flagship
product, our fist “baby”, the one that inspired our
company name.
We have gradually been adding more high-quality
products based on customer demand, and will
continue to search the world to source nothing but
the best and purest ingredients for your skin.
Our purpose is also to educate the organicconscious public on how to prepare amazing and
healthy skin care products that you and your family
will love, and this eBook was created to help you
get started.
Just like you can prepare a delicious and healthy
meal, you can just as easily whip up your own face
moisturizer, deodorant, diaper rash cream, shaving
cream, sunscreen lotions, lotions bars, lip balms,
healing salves, eczema creams, and many more.
Thank you for choosing us.
www.BetterSheaButter.com
Austin, TX 78750
Ph. 832-554-6166
[email protected]
SKIN:
YOUR BODY’S
LARGEST
ORGAN
The skin is the largest organ of your body and it serves
several important functions, including protection,
regulating body temperature, and storing water, fat and
vitamins. Your Skin has its own metabolism, so just like
your digestive system will not metabolize certain foods
- mostly those loaded with chemicals - your skin won’t
process strange cosmetic ingredients.
When this happens, your skin gets clogged, dull and
vitamin-starved. On the other hand, many skin problems
may disappear when you stop covering your face and
body with irritating cosmetics. For countless years, skin
problems have affected millions of people, here are the
most common ones:
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Acne
Acne Scars
Eczema
Psoriasis
Skin Rashes
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Dry and Cracked Skin
Hives
Stretch Marks
Sun Damage
Skin Dulness and Lack of Elasticity
All these problems are successfully handled daily by
using only what Mother Nature has to offer. The following
is detailed information about some of our best sellers
and how to use them in a variety of recipes to help
you nourish your skin. Besides the tips and recipes in
this manual, we are always available via email to offer
guidance in using our products, just send an email with all
your questions to [email protected]
UNREFINED
(RAW)
SHEA
BUTTER
Source: Ghana, West Africa
Most popular uses: Dry Skin, Aging Skin, Eczema.
History
The history of shea butter as an invaluable cosmetic
traces back to Ancient Egypt where Queen Cleopatra
always kept in stock jars of pure, unrefined shea butter.
Today Shea Butter is known as “women’s gold” because
it is a valuable source of income for women in the West
African community.
How is it made?
Shea Butter comes from an indigenous African tree
called Vitellaria paradoxa. These are
wild-growing trees producing tiny, almond-like fruit that
every May start falling on the ground. Villagers harvest
the fruits, separate them from the nut, then boil and let
the butter float to the surface.
The butter is then milled and filtered for impurities,
packaged in huge blocks, loaded on large boats, and
shipped to the US for packaging and resale.
What’s in it?
Vitamins A, E, F, Antioxidants, and Essential Fatty Acids
(Linoleic and Linolenic).
Ivory Shea Butter
Our Ivory Shea Butter varies from off-white, to beige to
light gray. The shades of color are inevitable with this
natural product, however be assured that all Shea Butter
from Better Shea Butter is Grade A, high quality and
fresh, and comes from Ghana in West Africa. The smell
of Ivory Shea Butter is slightly nutty, and the consistency
is rich but relatively light when compared to Yellow. All
skin types and all ages including children can benefit
from using Ivory Shea Butter.
Yellow Shea Butter
Our Yellow and Ivory Shea Butter are both Grade A,
unrefined and organic, however in the milling process,
our Ghanian women add a root from the African
Borututu Tree to the Shea Butter. This root is responsible
for the Yellow tint, it is believed to have more nutrients
than the Ivory Shea Butter, and it is preferred by people
affected by eczema and psoriasis. Yellow Shea Butter
is also a bit harder than the Ivory, and when used on
fair skin, it can give it a light glow or slight tan look.
Ivory Shea Butter is our Best Seller, however Yellow
Shea Butter has been gaining popularity with people
affected by Eczema and Psoriasis because the yellow
tends to take longer to absorb and will create a better
moisturizing effect.
Shelf Life
Typical shelf life of Unrefined Shea Butter is 2 years from
the date of purchase. However, just like any completely
organic and preservative-free products, variations can
occur depending on storing conditions such as humidity
and temperature. When in doubt about Shea Butter
purchased from us, please send us an email at info@
bettersheabutter.com.
Storage
Keep it in a cool place, either in its original packaging or
in a closed glass container of your choice.
100%
PURE
COCOA
BUTTER
Source: North America
Most popular uses: Dry Skin, Stretch Marks, Dermatitis.
History
Cocoa trees were first cultivated in the Mexico, circa
1500 bc, but only fairly recently has Cocoa Butter
become a skin care ingredient. Cocoa Butter is the key
ingredient in all Stretch Marks cream on the market
because of its ability to be absorbed deeply into the skin
and hydrate it.
How is it made?
Cocoa butter is obtained from whole cocoa beans,
which are fermented, roasted, and then separated from
their hulls. A bit over 50% of what is produced with
this process is Cocoa Butter. After the Cocoa Butter is
extracted, the remaining solids are processed into Cocoa
Powder.
What’s in it?
Vitamins K and E, unsaturated oleic and saturated
stearic and palmitic acids.
Our Cocoa Butter
Cocoa Butter is widely noted to help prevent and reduce
stretch marks. Its high percentage of anti-oxidants and
fatty acids makes it the key ingredient in every stretch
mark cream on the market.
Cocoa Butter is often recommended for alleviating
skin conditions such as Eczema and Dermatitis.
Cocoa Butter, when applied topically, creates a barrier
between sensitive skin and the environment and helps
retain needed moisture. Its deep penetration through
numerous layers of skin makes it one of the most
effective remedies for dry skin available.
Applying Raw Cocoa Butter on light skin burns (from
sun or other) creates a soothing, protective and
moisturizing effect and relives the itching and burning
sensation that commonly attends burn healing.
Shelf life
Typical shelf life of Cocoa Butter is 2 years from the date
of purchase. However, just like any completely organic
and preservative-free products, variations can occur
depending on storing conditions, temperature. When in
doubt about Cocoa Butter purchased from us, please
send us an email at [email protected].
Storage
Keep it in a cool place, either in its original packaging or
in a closed glass container of your choice.
ROSEHIP
SEED
OIL
Source: Chile
Most Popular Uses: Scars, Dark Spots, Wrinkles,
Premature Aging.
History
Rosehips were a remedy that was used by the ancient
Egyptians, Mayans and Native Americans to improve and
heal the skin.
In 1983 the University of Santiago, Chile, conducted
a research on 180 men and women with extensive
facial scarring (from acne, surgical, and burns), UV and
radiation damage, deep wrinkles, premature aging,
dermatitis, and other skin related problems.
In these tests, Rosehip Seed Oil regenerated the skin,
reduced scars and wrinkles, prevented the advancement
of wrinkles and aging, and helped skin to regain its
natural color and tone.
In 1988 another well-known study was conducted
on twenty women between the ages of 25-35 with
extensive premature aging to their skin. After four
months of applying Rosehip Seed Oil daily, their wrinkles
and sun spots had almost completely disappeared, and
this with just using one simple, amazing oil.
How is it made
Rosehips seeds are cold pressed and the oil filtered for
impurities. It is then bottled in dark, glass bottles to
prevent the oil from oxidizing quickly.
What’s in it
Vitamins A, C, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
Our Rosehip Seed Oil
We source the purest, highest quality, cold pressed
and certified organic Rosehip Seed Oil available in the
market today.
Use it alone as a facial serum, or in DIY skin care recipes
to boost the anti aging properties of your preparation.
Shelf life
2-3 years when not exposed to sun light.
Storage
Keep it in a cool, dark place or in the refrigerator.
HOW TO
MELT &
WHIP YOUR
BUTTERS
1. Buy a double boiler or make one by using a medium size pan,
fill it with 2 inches of water, and put it on the stove on
low-medium heat.
2. Place your butter in a glass container - Pyrex measuring cups
with a handle are perfect because you can hang them on the
side of your pan, which will let the glass rest slightly above the
water and won’t touch the bottom of your pan. This helps avoid
your butter reaching a high temperature and burning.
3. Let your butter melt gently. Remove from the heat as soon as
it is liquid.
4. If your recipe calls for it, you can now add other oils and mix
them in thoroughly.
5. IMPORTANT STEP: place the container with your oils in the
refrigerator (or in a bowl with some ice) for about 1 hour, or until
the top and sides start to solidify. Make sure that you do not let
it harden all the way.
6. Remove from the fridge and using an electric mixer set on
high, whip the mixture for about 3 minutes. Stop whipping
when your cream is soft and fluffy, and all ingredients are evenly
mixed. Use a spatula as needed to scrape off the sides of your
container and mix everything in well.
Here is also a short video showing you these steps:
http://youtu.be/Sgz0GHZUd48
NOTE: When a recipe contains Beeswax, only melt and mix but
do NOT whip as beeswax hardens faster than you can whip it.
RECIPES
CLARIFYING
FACE
MASK
Note: do not use any metal container or utensils when
mixing or using Bentonite Clay.
Ingredients
1/2 Tablespoon Calcium Bentonite Clay
1/2 Tablespoon water
1/4 Teaspoon Rosehip Seed Oil
How to
Using a plastic or glass container, mix the Bentonite Clay
and wanter until you have a smooth paste.
Add 1/4 teaspoon Rosehip Seed Oil and mix well.
Apply on clean, dry face for 5 minutes. Rinse off with cool
water
For best results, follow with the Two-Ingredient face Serum
TEA TREE
ACNE
CREAM
** Tea Tree Essential Oil important properties
: antibacterial, antimicrobial, regulates oil
production.
Ingredients
2 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
40 Drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
How To
Slowly melt the Shea Butter
Remove from the heat and add in the Tea Tree
Essential Oil, mixing well. Set aside and let it
cool off for 10 minutes
Cover loosely with paper or a lid and place in the
refrigerator for 45 minutes
Take out of the fridge and whip the mixture for
a few minutes. You can hand whip it with a small
whip or fork, or with a small electric mixer.
Apply on clean face once a day, discontinue if
irritation occurs.
SHEA ANTIWRINKLE
CREAM
** Carrot Seed Essential Oil Important Properties:
Helps smooth skin, smooth out acne scars, improves
cell regeneration and overall tone of aging skin.
Ingredients
2 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
1 Teaspoon Rosehip Seed Oil
1 Teaspoon Argan Oil
40 Drops Carrot Seed Essential Oil
How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter.
Remove from the heat and add the Rosehip, Argan and
Carrot Seed Oils. Mix well, set aside and let cool for 10
minutes
Cover loosely with paper or a lid and place in the
refrigerator for 45 minutes.
Take out of the fridge and whip the mixture for a few
minutes. You can hand whip it with a small whip or
fork, or with a small electric mixer.
Apply on clean face twice a day. If after 10 minutes
the cream is not completely absorbed, gently pat off
excess with a paper towel.
ROSEHIP OIL
DAILY
MOISTURIZER
Does not clog pores, is fast absorbing and is just an
awesome face moisturizer!
Ingredients
1 TBS Shea Butter
1 TSP Argan Oil
1 TSP Rosehip Seed Oil
1/2 TSP Aloe Vera
The oil of 1 Vitamin E Capsule
20 drops of Lavender Essential Oil (the most gentle of
all Essential Oils, reduces excess sebum)
How to
Slowly melt the shea butter.
Remove from the heat and add all the other
ingredients, stirring well.
Let it cool off completely, stir it again one more time.
Use twice a day on clean skin, once before bed, once in
the morning as your base moisturizer. Pat with a paper
towel if needed to absorb any excess.
TWOINGREDIENT
FACIAL
SERUM
Ingredients
5-6 drops Rosehip Seed Oil
1-2 drops Lavender Oil Essential Oil
How to
Place 5-6 drops of Rosehip Seed Oil and 1-2 drops of
Lavender Essential Oil in the palm of your hand.
Put your hands together to gently and quickly warm
up the two oils.
Pat evenly on your face.
Can be used twice a day. Healthier and more radiant
skin will start being noticeable after 3 weeks of daily
use.
Choose wisely and feed your skin ingredients you
can trust. Compare the ingredients of this DIY, 100%
natural and effective face serum, to a typical Vitamin C
Serum being sold for a fortune:
Purified Water (Aqua), Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C),
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Magnesium
Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Hyaluronic Acid,
Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
COCONUTSHEA BODY
BUTTER
A very simple and versatile recipe for Normal and Dry
Skin. Personalize it by choosing your favorite Essential
Oil or Oils.
GIFT IDEA ** Create a few different versions of this
Body Butter by changing the scents and give them out
as gifts :)
Ingredients
4 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
1 oz Coconut Oil
1 oz Almond Oil (or Jojoba Oil)
40 drops of your favorite Essential Oil (or mix of oils)
How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter and Coconut Oil.
Remove from the heat and mix in the Almond Oil and
your Essential Oil or Oils of choice. Mix well.
Let it cool off for 10 minutes.
Cover loosely with paper or a lid and place in the
refrigerator for 45 minutes.
Take out of the fridge and whip the mixture with an
electric mixer for about 5 minutes.
WHIPPED
LAVENDER
SHEA BODY
BUTTER
Our most popular recipe. You will love the Lavender +
Lemongrass mix!
Ingredients
8 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
3 oz Jojoba Oil (or Sweet Almond Oil)
1 TSP Vitamin E Oil
30 Drops Lemongrass Essential Oil
30 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter.
Remove from the heat and add in the Jojoba (or
Almond) Oil, Vitamin E, and your Lavender and
Lemongrass Essential Oils.
Let it cool off for 10 minutes, then put the oils in the
fridge for about 45 minutes.
Take the mix out of the fridge and using an electric
mixer, whip the body butter for about 5 minutes.
The consistency will be soft and creamy, but will
solidify to the consistency of Raw Shea Butter after all
ingredients have completely cooled off.
APRICOT
SHEA BODY
MOUSSE
Apricot Kernel Oil important properties: suitable for
sensitive and prematurely aged skin, high in oleic and
linoleic fatty acids, and rich in Vitamins A and E.
Ingredients
8 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
3 oz Apricot Kernel Oil
40 Drops Grapefruit Essential Oil
How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter.
Remove from the heat and add in the Apricot Oil and
Grapefruit Essential Oil, mixing well.
Let it cool off for 10 minutes, then place in the fridge
for 45 minutes.
With an electric mixer set on high, whip it for about 5
minutes.
COCOA
BUTTER
LOTION
BAR
Non-greasy (thank you Beeswax!) - Ideal for for all skin
types
Ingredients
1 oz Cocoa Butter
1 oz Beeswax
1 oz Sweet Almond Oil (or Jojoba Oil)
Optional: 1/2 TSP of an Essential Oil of your choice (we
like Lemon, Sweet Orange or Peppermint, all seem to
smell delicious in combination with the Cocoa aroma)
How To
Slowly melt the Cocoa Butter and Beeswax. Be patient
as both take time to melt completely.
Remove from the heat and add the Almond (or Jojoba)
oil and the essential oils if desired. Mix well.
Pour into small shaped silicon molds - it should give
you 3 small bars - and let them cool off for 1 hour or
until completely solid.
Glide on clean skin until you have the desired amount
of moisture.
GREEN
TEA
LOTION
This is the only recipe in this eBook that contains water,
therefore is liquid enough to use with a pump dispenser or
tube. The Beeswax acts as an emulsifier (keeps the water
and oils from separating) and the Vitamin E acts as a natural
preservative. Remember that this is a home-made, 100% natural
lotion and we recommend using it within 3 months.
Ingredients
1 TBS Unrefined Shea Butter
1 TSP Beeswax pastilles
1 TSP Aloe Vera Gel (cold pressed)
1 TSP Wheat Germ Oil
1/4 cup Jojoba Oil (or Olive Oil, or Almond Oil)
2 vitamin E capsules oil
5 drops Carrot Seed Essential Oil
15 drops Lavender Essential Oil
How to
Boil 1 cup of water, take off the heat and steep 2 Green Tea bags
for 10 minutes. (Of course you can use any tea you’d like) Set
aside 1/4 cup of the tea you just made to add to the oils later you can drink the rest:)
In a double boiler, gently melt the Shea Butter and Beeswax.
Remove from the heat and add the Aloe Vera Gel, Jojoba Oil,
Vitamin E Oil, and your Essential Oil. Mix evenly.
Mix your oils with your 1/4 cup of tea and blend them together
using an immersion blender set on high for at least 5 minutes or
until all is mixed well.
Pour the lotion in your chosen container and wait at least 4
hours until all ingredients have achieved normal temperature
and are of the final consistency.
NOTE: Slight separation of ingredient is normal over time. We
advise to stir the lotion once a week with a wooden utensil.
SUNSCREEN
LOTION
(SPF 20)
SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, is achieved by adding an inert
mineral, Zinc Oxide. Chose a non-nano version to ensure that
the particles of Zinc will stay ON your skin and create a barrier
instead of being absorbed. Ensure you fully research the
subject and consult other sources for accuracy. We are simply
providing a common way to make a simple, DIY sunscreen
lotion.
If you wish to make products for resale and want to include
the SPF factor on your label, you need to research and follow
recent FDA regulations on the subject. Please use caution and
common sense in staying in the sun for prolonged periods of
time.
Ingredients
(Important Note: To achieve about 20 SPF, you need to mix 4
parts lotion + 1 part zinc oxide powder in weight.)
2 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
1 oz Jojoba Oil
1 oz Coconut Oil
1 oz Zinc Oxide Powder
How to
Zinc Oxide Powder is very fine and will stick to your fingers.
It is best to use gloves when working with it. Wearing a mask
or something to cover your nose and mouth is also advised to
avoid inhaling the powder.
Slowly melt the Shea Butter and Coconut Oil.
Remove from the heat and add in the jojoba oil, mixing well.
Stir in the Zinc Oxide Powder a little at a time until all is in
the lotion. Using an electric blender, mix everything for a few
minutes to ensure even distribution of the ingredients.
Set aside and let the lotion cool off for a few hours.
SUNBURN
RELIEF
LOTION
The combination of Aloe Vera and Shea
Butter make this the perfect solution for
sunburns.
Ingredients
2 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
2 TSP Aloe Vera Gel (cold pressed is best)
20 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter
Remove from the heat and add in the Aloe
Vera Gel and Lavender Essential Oil. Mix
well.
Let it cool off for about 3 hours, stirring
occasionally to keep the ingredients from
separating.
VANILLA
BODY
SCRUB
Sugar or Salt?
Here’s a guide on choosing the right exfoliant for your
scrub:
Salt: More abrasive than sugar, but rich in minerals, use a
salt scrub for areas like elbows and heels, or for a once in
a while overall body scrub experience.
Sugar: gentler than salt, the granules are round and less
abrasive, making it the ideal ingredient for weekly body
scrubs.
Unrefined cane sugar also contains calcium, iron,
magnesium and potassium, which feeds and replenishes
your skin, but it’s a bit more coarse than white sugar, so
choose according to your skin tolerance.
Ingredients
1 and 1/2 Cup of Salt or Sugar
1/2 cup of Unrefined Shea Butter
1/4 cup of Coconut Oil
1/4 cup of Raw Honey
1 Vanilla Bean
1 TSP Vanilla Extract
How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter and Coconut Oil
Remove from the heat and mix in the Raw Honey, the
pulp of your Vanilla Bean and the Vanilla Extract. Mix well.
Pour the oil mixture over the Salt or Sugar and mix for a
few minutes. Enjoy!
SHEA
BUTTER
SOAP
Note: Soap making is quite a craft and we are no
experts. This recipe is an elementary-level, simple one
that will get your acquainted with the process.
Ingredients
2 oz of Melt & Pour Shea Butter Soap Base (you can
find this at local craft stores on on-line)
1 TBS Unrefined Shea Butter
1 TBS Dr. Bronner liquid soap (scent of your choice)
30 drops Essential Oil of your choice
Optional: Finely Ground up Oatmeal
How to
Using a double boiler, melt the Soap Base and the
Shea Butter.
Remove from heat and pour in Dr. Bronner soap and
your essential oil of choice, mixing well.
Optional: Add in the ground up oatmeal and stir.
Pour into the soap shape of your choosing, let it cool
for about 2 hours.
ECZEMA
CREAM
Wheat Germ Oil important properties: has antiinflammatory properties to help prevent eczema. Is
rich in vitamins A, B, D and E, antioxidants and fatty
acids.
IMPORTANT: Wheat Germ Oil contains Gluten. For
a Gluten-free version of this cream, use Jojoba Oil
instead.
Ingredients
4 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
2 TBS Wheat Germ Oil (or Jojoba Oil for gluten-free)
40 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter.
Remove from the heat and add the Wheat Germ Oil
(or Jojoba Oil), Lavender Oil and mix well.
Let it cool off for 10 minutes.
Cover loosely with paper or a lid and place in the
refrigerator for 45 minutes.
Take out of the fridge and whip the mixture with an
electric mixer for about 5 minutes.
STRETCH
MARK
CREAM
This is a combination of the absolute best ingredient
believed to help prevent and diminish stretch marks. If
you want 100% natural, it doesn’t get any better than
this!
Note on Neroli Essential Oil: This oil contains a natural
chemical called Citral which helps regenerate cells and
is a a key ingredient of this recipe.
Ingredients
2 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
2 oz Cocoa Butter
2 TBS Castor Oil (or Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
1 TBS Vitamin E Oil
30 Drops of Neroli Essential Oil
How to
Slowly melt the Shea and Cocoa Butters.
Remove from the heat and add the Castor (or Extra
Virgin Olive) Oil, the Vitamin E and Neroli Oils. Mix well.
Let it cool off for 10 minutes.
Cover loosely with paper or a lid and place in the
refrigerator for 45 minutes.
Take out of the fridge and whip the mixture with an
electric mixer for about 5 minutes.
DIAPER
RASH
CREAM
Zinc Oxide Powder important properties: zinc is an
anti-oxidant and is able to soothe, protect and help
heal skin.
Ingredients
2 oz Shea Butter
1 TBS Argan Oil
1 oz Aloe Vera Gel
2 TBS Zinc Oxide Powder
10 drops Lavender Essential Oil
How to
Place the Shea Butter, Argan Oil and Aloe Vera Gel
in a glass container and mix vigorously. If needed,
place your container in a shallow dish containing 1” of
hot water to help with the melting and mixing of the
ingredients.
Add the Zinc Oxide Powder and stir for several
minutes until it is well-incorporated.
Fold in the Lavender Essential Oil, mix well again and
you are all done.
SHEA
HAIR
CONDITIONER
Extremely rich and moisturizing, start with a small
quantity and only once a week.
Ingredients
1 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
1 TBS Argan Oil
2 TBS of a Conditioner of your choice (look for SLS,
Paraben and Fragrance free)
1/2 TSP Peppermint Essential Oil
How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter.
Remove from the heat and add Argan Oil and
Peppermint Essential Oil.
Add your conditioner to the oils, mixing well.
Set your container aside for a few hours until it is
completely cooled off and everything is settled.
Use after shampooing, starting with a small amount
to see how much your hair needs. Comb through then
rinse off.
PEPPERMINT
MASSAGE
SALVE
Use to relive sore muscles or small aches, or to
soften cuticles on dry hands.
Ingredients
3 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
2 oz Jojoba Oil
1 oz Beeswax
1 TSP Peppermint Essential Oil
How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter and Beeswax.
Remove from the heat and add the Jojoba Oil and
Peppermint Essential Oil, mixing well.
Pour into your final containers quickly before it
solidifies (beeswax will harden quickly).
Let it cool off and harden completely before use,
about 3 hours.
SHEA
SHAVING
CREAM
This is courtesy of RealFoodRN.com, we love her
recipes and could not come up with a better one for
Shaving Cream. Great for normal and delicate skin
types.
Ingredients
2/3 cup Unrefined Shea Butter
2/3 cup Coconut Oil
1/4 cup Sweet Almond Oil
2 drops of Vitamin E Oil (or the content of 2 Vitamin
E capsules)
20 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
1/4 cup Baby-Mild Castile Soap (add in last)
How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter and Coconut Oil
Remove from the heat and add in the Almond Oil,
Vitamin E Oil and Essential Oils, mixing well.
Let it cool for 10 minutes, then put it in the fridge
for about 45 minutes.
Remove from the fridge and whip it with an electric
mixer set on high for 5 minutes.
Add the Castile Soap and mix well.
HANDS
& FEET
SALVE
Important properties of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil:
Stimulates circulation, relieves muscle spasms,
lowers blood pressure, relaxes nerves
Ingredients
1 TBS Yellow Shea Butter
1 TSP Yellow Beeswax Pastilles
1 TSP Argan Oil
1 TSP Almond Oil
1 TSP Aloe Vera Gel
1 TSP RH Oil
20 drops of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter and Beeswax, when
completely melted add in the Argan Oil, Almond Oil,
Aloe vera and Rosehip Oil and Ylang Ylang Essential
Oil. Mix well and remove from heat.
Pour it in your final container and let it completely
cool off.
PEPPERMINT
LIP
BALM
** GIFT IDEA ** This recipe will fill about 13 lip balm
containers (either tubes or small metal tins).
Ingredients
2 TBS Cocoa Butter
2 TBS Coconut Oil
1 TBS Beeswax
20 Drops Peppermint Essential Oil (or more
depending on your preference)
How to
Slowly melt the Beeswax, Cocoa Butter and Coconut
Oil.
Remove from the heat and add the Peppermint
Essential Oil, mixing well.
Carefully pour the melted oils in lip balm containers.
The easiest ones to fill are either round or rectangular
metal tins. If you want to use small tubes you have to
be more careful not to spill the oil.
Use when fully solidified, about 1 hour.