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Kokum Butter: I love this butter. It's so luxurious and makes my skin feel ama
zing. It's a little harder to find, so if you can't or don't want to use it, su
bstitute cocoa butter. If you are allergic to that, mango butter is another opt
ion.
Coconut Oil: Wonderful moisturizer, soaks in great, and smells delish! Alternat
ives would be olive or jojoba oils. You want something light that soaks in well
.
Avocado Oil: This is so good for dry skin. It's so rich and as a dry skin suff
erer (even living in the tropics it's still dry) I swear by this oil. If you ar
e looking for something lighter, you could try sesame or almond oils. Watch out
for sesame though. While an amazing lightweight moisturizer, it can go bad.
Rosehip and Arica Oils: These are where the bulk of the benefits are. The othe
r oils are certainly beneficial, but these are the creme de la creme. Rosehip (
as I mentioned in the loose skin post) is great for tigthening up skin and helpi
ng with skin cell production due to it's natural form of vitamin a. Arnica is a
n oil that has been used for centuries to help with sore, tired muscles. You do
n't need a lot of either of these (which is good because they are pricier), but
they're a great, although optional, addition to the cream.
The recipe:
1/2 cup Shea Butter
1/2 cup Kokum Butter
1/2 cup Coconut Oil
1/4 cup Avocado Oil
2 tbsp Rosehip Oil
2 tbsp Arnica Oil
Melt all the oils together in the same type of homemade double boiler I mention
before. If you have a stand mixer, use the mixing bowl to melt the oils in. W
hen all the ingredients are melted and mixed, place in the fridge to harden. Af
ter a 2-3 hours, take it out and use the whisk attachement to whip the oils. It
will take about 10-15 minutes on a higher setting, but you will get the lightes
t, fluffiest, most frosting-like looking body butter that smooths onto skin grea
t. I put this in jars that last me about a month and store them in the freezer
for up to a year, but it can also be stored at room temperature depending on the
types of oils you choose to use.
To use, apply to slightly damp skin. The ideal time would be at night after a
shower. However if you prefer not to shower at night, just mist yourself with a
bit of water before applying the butter to help it soak in easier.
"FoaMink" Cream Facial Cleanser NG (Next Generation)::
This Creamy, Vitamin and Protein packed Facial Cleanser will knock you off your
feet! Leaves skin squeaky clean, but totally conditioned for optimum function!
For Normal Skin types, leave the formula as is.
For Dry Skin types, add 3.0% VegeMoist and decrease water to 54.5% or 1.0% Hyalu
ronic Acid and decrease water to 56.5%.
For Oily Skin types, replace VegeMink Oil with additional Caprylic Capric Trigly
cerides.
In this formula, the VegeMink Oil not only conditions the skin....but also acts
as a carrier to take the proteins and vitamins in the formula deeper into the ti
ssues. The use of NatureMulse? enhances the cream by mimicking the skin's natura
l lipid barrier. The cleansing properties are provided by the Polyglucose Lactyl
ate Blend?, as well as the Oat Powder? (which also provides the cleanser with ex
tra lipids and amino acids). Goat Milk Powder provide natural refinement. Allan
toin promotes cell regeneration, while the Hydrolyzed Silk Protein and DL Panthe
nol nourish the skin, leaving it softer and smoother.
This formula has a skill level rating of Experienced.
Ingredients:
Phase A
Directions:
1. Combine Phase A with good mixing (stick blender) and heat to 170F for 20 minu
tes, to pasteurize the Goat Milk. Mix well to insure Allantoin and Gluconolacto
ne, Sodium Benzoate Preservative have completely dissolved, before continuing.
2. Combine Phase B and heat to 170F.
3. Pour Phase A into Phase B, slowly, and with good mixing. Continue mixing occ
asionally till cool to 105 degrees
4. When cooled to 110F or below, add Phase C and mix very well.
Place the melted oil/wax mixture into a food processor. With processor running,
slowly drizzle the honey into the oil/wax mixture, until well blended. Continue
running the processor and slowly add the warmed rose hydrosol into the oil/wax/h
oney mixture in very small amounts until all the rose hydrosol is fully incorpor
ated and you have an emulsion. If desired, during mixing time, add a drop or 2 o
f Rose Otto for a stronger rose scent.
Allow your cream to sit and "settle" for a minimum of five minutes. Hydrosol whi
ch has not incorporated into the cream will sink to the bottom and the emulsifie
d cream layer will rise to the top. Drain off this lower layer of hydrosol and d
iscard it or use it immediately, for example, to splash on your face.
Gently spoon one teaspoon of "cold cream" into each cavity of a standard ice cub
e tray. Spread a piece of plastic wrap loosely over the tray for easy removal of
the cubes all at once and to limit exposure to your fingers. Freeze until solid
.
Remove frozen cubes from the tray with clean hands or plastic wrap and place the
m into an airtight freezer storage container, or Ziploc baggie. NOTE: It is VERY
important that you keep your cold cream frozen and/or refrigerated at all times
as there are no preservatives in this recipe.
Preparation for use: Place a frozen cold cream cube into your cream pot - which
can be any reusable, non porous container with a lid, from a ceramic jar to an e
mpty, clean cosmetic jar. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight, stir with a too
thpick if necessary when thawed; use the daily portion size of chilled cream tha
t same day. To reduce risk of spoilage and/or contamination, use your thawed por
tion of cream within 48 hours!
To Use: Massage a small amount into your skin and tissue off or rinse off with
warm water.
Shea & Mango Body Butter
(Makes about 10 oz.)
Ingredients:
6 oz Refined/Unrefined Shea Butter or Mango Butter
1.5 oz Olive Oil
1.5 oz Jojoba Oil
1 oz Babassu Oil
1 tsp. Vitamin E Oil
1 - 2 tsp. Fragrance Oil
Measurements by Weight not Volume
Method:
Place Shea Butter and/or Mango Butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat just unt
il melted.
Add Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, and Emu and heat just until mixed and translucent.
Add Vitamin E Oil and blend with stick blender.
Let cool for about 10 minutes, and then place in freezer for approximately 5-10
minutes.
Blend again for a few minutes and place again in freezer for another 5-10 minute
s.
When mixture begins to thicken, blend your fragrance oil in and pour into clean
sterilized containers.
Shea Butter Body Bars Recipe
Shea Butter Body Bars are easy last minute gifts made with rich Shea butter, Vir
gin Coconut oil and Beeswax. Of course you can skip the essential oils I use, us
e your own blend or keep them unscented. Either way, the virgin coconut oil adds
a "macaroon-type" aroma and these are welcome treats for any occasion.
Ingredients
60 grams (about 2 ounces) shea butter
18 grams (about 1/2 ounce) virgin coconut oil
26 grams (about 1 ounce) beeswax
1/4 teaspoon patchouli essential oil
1/4 teaspoon blood orange essential oil
4 drops ylang ylang essential oil
2 drops rose essential oil
Instructions:
Measure the shea butter, coconut oil and beeswax into a Pyrex measuring cup and
place the cup into a bath of boiling water. When the wax is nearly completely me
lted, remove the cup from the water and stir the ingredients to thoroughly combi
ne.
Allow the mixture to cool for about 1 minute before adding the essential oils an
d stirring to ensure the mix.
Pour into molds of your choice. I usually use 1/4 ounce molds shaped like ovals
so they fit nicely into the hands but you can use any mold you like. You can als
o use deodorant or other "stick" containers.
Allow the bars to cool completely before using. To use, warm a bar between your
palms to transfer some of the oils and butter to your palms. Massage dry skin wi
th your oil infused palms to soothe and moisturize. Repeat often!