DIY: Homemade Coconut Body Butter
Coconut and its oil contain fatty acids that are bliss for your skin and body. Coconut is extremely hydrating in nature, and it moisturizes, deep conditions, and softens the skin and makes it supple. Our skin is always kept clean with the help of natural oil that is produced by our skin and is called sebum. But, there are situations and times when sebum gets mixed with grime and pollution during outdoor activities. It can be dangerous for your skin as it can clog the pores and induce signs of aging. Coconut works against it and effectively cleanses away the impurities.
Coconut is also antiseptic, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory in nature. It soothes the skin, gently. It also helps to shrink wrinkles, which are the prominent sign of aging. It nourishes the skin, makes it look radiant and youthful year long. Keeping in mind so many such benefits of coconut, here is the DIY recipe of coconut body butter that you should try to keep your skin healthy and younger year long.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
- 5- 10 drops of essential oil
About the Ingredients
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has so many benefits which are being discussed above already.
Vitamin E Oil
It is a totally optional ingredient that is being used for people having very dry skin and wants to add something more moisturizing to their butter.
Essential Oil
Essential oils have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial properties. Besides, they soothe irritations on the skin.
Method of Preparation
Step #1 : Mix together all the three ingredients. Make sure that you do not melt the coconut oil before mixing it as it will not give the desired consistency and texture as required to make the body butter.
Step#2 : Whip it with an electric mixer or hands for 7-10 minutes till the mix becomes airy and light.
Step#3 : Your coconut body butter is ready to use. Pour it carefully into a clean jar and start applying as a normal body lotion. This body butter has longer shelf life than ordinary lotions. A little quantity of the product is enough to get desired results.
