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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (14g) Recipe makes 24 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: essential oils
Calories 116
Calories from Fat 118		(101%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 13.1g	20%
	Saturated Fat 4.4g	22%
	Monounsaturated Fat 6.5g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 15mg		5%
Sodium 40mg		1%
Potassium 1mg		0%
Total Carbohydrate 0.1g		0%
	Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
	Sugars 0.0g
Protein 0.1g		0%
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Creamy Smooth Body and Hand Cream

Recipe #260941 | 12 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: ~Rita~
Oct 24, 2007

atlfitgirl inspired me to make this after I made her Body Butter Whip. Shea butter is known for its cosmetic properties as a moisturizer and emollient. As well as an anti-inflammatory agent. Shea butter can be effective at treating the following conditions: fading scars, eczema, burns, rashes, acne, severely dry skin, blemishes, dark spots, skin discolorations, chapped lips, stretchmarks, wrinkles and in lessening the irritation of psoriasis. Also provides natural UV sun protection but don't rely on it as a sunscreen because it filters out only little amounts of UV rays. Shea butter absorbs rapidly into the skin without leaving a greasy feeling. It can be bought on line. http://www.naturessheabutter.com/Unrefined_Shea_Butter_16_oz_p/sba16.htm

SERVES 24 , 12 ounces (change servings and units)

Ingredients

6 ounces shea butter, melted in microwave (100 percent Unrefined)
1/4 ounce cocoa butter, melted in microwave
6 ounces almond oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 fluid ounce essential oil

Directions

1
Place ice in a large bowl and place a metal bowl on the ice.
2
Mix the ingredients together in the metal bowl.
3
Sprinkle the cornstarch over the oils.
4
Whip with an electric hand mixer and continue to beat.
5
Adding in the essential oils desired.
6
Continue to beat until light, fluffy thick and cool.
7
Place in a glass jar, store out of sunlight and use as needed.

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From: Chef #815030

On Apr 11, 2008

To Chef # 454174, Shea is a very absorbant cream, what you normally use (amounts) for most creams does NOT have to be used with Shea. I am sure if you cut the amount down on how much you put on, you will see its not greasy. I love this recipe and like the fact that I can use different EOs to find make different fragrances.

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From: Chef #454174

On Jan 18, 2008

I left out the essential oils because I would rather have my creams unscented. It melts very easily with body heat as it is applied, but feels a little greasy on the skin.

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From: Lydiamis

On Nov 2, 2007

I've tried this and have used many creams. this doesn't just sit on the skin but gets absorbed. I love it.

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From: Tigg

On Sep 14, 2009

I made this up and WOW am I impressed! Used the right way it is absorbed into the skin and is not greasy at all. I had deeply cracked heals and it made them smooth in two days! I have such dry skin on my legs that they were flaking and splitting - smooth again in two days. The best way to use it is on damp skin because then your skin is like blotting paper and it drags all that goodness down into itself. I put a bit of sandlewood oil in mine and it smells beautiful.

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