This body butter takes a little longer to make, but is so darn worth it! I make a few jars at a time and use them as gifts for friends and family throughout the year. Try using different essential oils and find what you like best! I prefer citrus scents because they are energizing and promote happiness! If you use body butter on your little ones before bed, stick to scents like lavender and rose.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup shea butter
• 1/2 cup cocoa butter
• 1/2 cup jojoba oil
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 30 drops essential oil of choice (Citrus is my favorite!)

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients (except essential oil) in a glass bowl over a pan of water, or a double boiler
2. Gently heat until melted
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool for five minutes
4. Add essential oil
5. Place in refrigerator for one hour
6. Whip with hand mixer or kitchen mixer until fluffy, approximately 5-10 minutes
7. Store in covered glass jars
8. Use as you would traditional body lotion

Note: Will melt in room temperatures above 75 degrees. This will change the body butter’s consistency, but does not change it’s effectiveness!