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5.0 from 3 votes

Nourishing Hand and Body Cream

This nourishing Homemade Body Lotion is made with all wholesome ingredients and is a cinch to make. Bonus it's non greasy!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (I also really like Nutiva organic)
  • 1/8 cup shea butter
  • 1/8 cup cocoa butter (See notes for alternatives)
  • 1 tablespoon aloe vera juice
  • 1 tablespoon liquid oil of choice (like sweet almond, jojoba, etc.)
  • 1/2 tablespoon arrowroot powder
  • 5-10 drops essential oils  (optional.  Read Which Essential Oils Company is Best? to see why I recommend this company.)
  • Preservative - highly recommended
  • Cute container for storing. I like glass jars like this one
  • See notes for ideas according to skin type (above)

Instructions

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  1. Heat the shea butter, coconut oil, and cocoa butter over low heat until melted.
  2. Remove from heat.
  3. Add the aloe vera juice, liquid oil, arrowroot, and essential oils and whisk to combine well.
  4. Store in container of your choice.  I like these small canning jars.