Shea Moisture Raw Shea Butter Body Lotion, 13 oz

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Take the temperatures of the oil phase and the water. The water should be about 160F (70C) and the oil should be within ten degrees of that temperature. If your water cools down too much, set the jar in the pan of hot water to warm it up. When the temperatures are right, submerge your milk frother in the water phase and then slowly pour the melted oil into the water while stirring with the frother. Make sure you pour in every last drop. Typically, you can find shea butter in lotions for people with dry skin. Shea butter contains fatty acids. They lubricate the skin and create a barrier that keeps moisture in. In people with oilier skin, sebum (natural skin oil) does this job. But for those with drier skin, a moisturizer helps maintain dewiness. 2. Eases irritation Turn the food processor on, and in a small, slow stream, gradually pour water into a food processor.

Alternatively, a person can apply raw, unrefined shea butter directly to the skin until it is completely absorbed.Cleanliness is really important when making any skincare products, especially when they contain water. I recommend cleaning all your equipment in a weak bleach solution and then letting it air dry before making lotion. That way, you won’t introduce any bacteria into your recipe. Fill a small pot ¼ the way with water. Bring it to a boil and put a small glass bowl in the pot to act as a double boiler. Draelos, Z. D. (2015). A pilot study investigating the efficacy of botanical anti‐inflammatory agents in an OTC eczema therapy.

Cosmetics companies often add antioxidants (substances that protect cells) to anti-aging skin care. Shea butter contains two antioxidants: Vitamin ACatteau L, et al. (2017). Synergy betweenursolic and oleanolic acids from Vitellariaparadoxa leaf extract and β-Lactams against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: In vitro and invivo activity and underlying mechanisms. DOI: Many years ago, I decided it was time to ditch the toxins found in our bathroom. From lotions to body wash to makeup, the amounts of toxins I put on my body was astounding. With the urge for simplicity and natural living, I started developing my own replacements for things like foundationpowderand lotion. Now turn the frother on and pulse the mixture until it’s opaque but still a little runny — there’s a photo below of how it should look. While pulsing, be careful to not bring the frother to the surface of your lotion. Doing so might create unwanted air bubbles in your lotion. You can add about 25 grams of beeswax per cup of butter and other oils in your homemade body butter recipe. What’s the shelf lifeof DIY shea butter?