Homemade coconut body balm
This sweet-smelling, sumptuous body lotion is simple-to-make and works wonders on dry skin. Treat yourself - or give as a gift
An organic body balm, infused with natural coconut, beeswax and nourishing oils. With a sumptuous, sweet aroma, this enriching moisturising lotion is the perfect product to hydrate dry and tired skin.
Ingredients
● 30g beeswax
● 100ml coconut oil
● 120ml cocoa butter
● 50ml almond oil
To make
Step 1
Place the beeswax in a microwavable container and heat for 30-second intervals on high until all the beads have dissolved.
Step 2
Remove from the microwave and add the remaining ingredients.
Step 3
Using a food processor or blender attachment, blitz on high for 2 minutes until the mix is thick and creamy.
Step 4
Decant into sterilised jars and use within 18 months.
Give as a gift
Decant into small jars and wrap together with the brown sugar body scrub for a perfect skin care gift. Stacked together in a tall window box and finished with a decorative ribbon and swing tag, you have an expensive-looking gift for a fraction of the price of a store-bought alternative.
This project is an extract from Gifts From Your Kitchen by Deborah Nicholas; published by Spring Hill, an imprint of How To Books, available at all good bookstores, £14.99. To order, phone 01476 541080 or visit www.howtobooks.co.uk
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