Perhaps my poison-free deodorant and chocolate face mask were a bit too out there for you – I hear what you’re saying, a little too hippy dippy if you’re used to stopping by Shopper’s Drug Mart or a department store to take care of your skincare needs. So I’ve got something sweet today to tempt you away from that toxic load and entice you to give this whole natural skincare thing a try.
This body butter is rich and creamy and oh-so sweet. It smells like the fudge my mom used to make at Christmastime when I was growing up – perfect for someone like me who alternates between wanting to smell like a birthday cake and a rose garden. Mix up a batch yourself and I’ll guarantee you’ll be wanting to give it a taste. But with the moisturizing power of coconut and sweet almond oils, and the moisture-locking power of beeswax and vanilla, it’s also going to keep your skin smooth and soft. Here’s the recipe…
Brown Sugar Body Butter
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup sweet almond oil*
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp beeswax (grated)
1 tbsp vanilla**
1. Melt beeswax, coconut oil, and sweet almond oil in a double boiler. Remove from heat.
2. In a separate saucepan, mix together brown sugar and water over medium heat. Stir until combined.
3. Add water-sugar mixture to oil mixture, one tablespoon at a time. Whisk until thoroughly combined before adding the next tablespoon.
4. Whisk in vanilla extract.
5. Allow to cool for 30 minutes. Whisk for 30 seconds.
6. Cool for an additional 30 minutes until spooning into a jar. Use as a daily moisturizer.
*Substitute plant oil of choice. Many people have good results using olive oil, but I find it too heavy for my skin.
**Be sure to use pure vanilla extract and not the artificial kind. Otherwise you won’t get the full vanilla aroma or the beneficial properties for your skin. This brand is my favourite.
I hope you’ll give this heavenly smelling body butter a try. Let me know what you think if you do. And if you’ve got any natural skincare secrets of your own up your sleeve, I’d love to hear!
xx S.
