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Basic Body Butter

posted by Annie B. Bond Dec 29, 1999 10:17 pm
filed under: True Beauty, Skin Care
Basic Body Butter
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Massage therapists I have talked to love coconut oil for massage, because it melts on contact with the skin, leaves a protective barrier on the skin, has a slight lathering ability, and easily washes out of towels. Other oils stain, and towels become odorous after a while.

Here are some great variations of this tried and true formula:

COCONUT OIL
Simple scoop coconut oil on your hand.

BODY BUTTER
½ cup coconut oil
¼ cup cocoa butter

Soften the coconut oil and cocoa butter in a double boiler over medium heat. Remove from the heat and blend, adding a few drops of optional essential oils.

AROMATHERAPY MASSAGE OIL
Use 5 drops of essential oil - or less - per ounce of coconut oil.

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Nigina T.

Thank you for the article!!! Very interesting!

Naomi T.

I love using coconut oil in my salves and for cooking! Its healthy and makes your skin look great!

Brenda Y.

Good info, Thank you

Mr Shorcuts

MAGNIFICENT! Great article. Thank you twice.

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