There is an incredible amount of toxic chemicals lurking in your cosmetics that significantly affect your health. Although you can find many organic, toxin-free options at your local health food store, why not try making your own natural, inexpensive versions at home.
Here are some of my favourite ‘recipes’ I like to use and share with my friends and family.
Natural Body Butter
In a double boiler on your stove, add:
- 1/4 cup natural beeswax (let this melt completely before adding the rest of the ingredients)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin, organic, raw coconut oil
- 1/2 cup sweet almond oil (Use avocado oil if you are allergic to nuts)
- 20 drops of your favourite essential oils (mine are grapefruit and vanilla!)
- In a double boiler, allow the natural beeswax to become liquified.
- Add the coconut oil and almond oil, until it is all liquified. Then remove from heat.
- Next add your essential oils.
- Once it has cooled slightly pour into small containers and place in the fridge to harden and use liberally!
It can be stored for several months in the fridge.