Coconut Body Butter - the end of my dry winter skin!

Coconut oil has been written about a lot lately and lots of people are changing over to this miracle oil, for everything because it's not only great for cooking and baking, it's wonderful for the skin and hair.  You can even brush your teeth with it. 

During these cold winter months my skin has been so incredibly dry.  One night in bed, literally in the middle of the night, I started scratching my leg, and it kept itching, so I kept scratching, and it kept itching, so I kept scratching. Before I realized it I had drawn blood.  Yes, blood.  I had this for a couple of weeks. I wondered if I was going to have a scar but alas once I started using this body butter it healed quickly. 

Now I don't know what you use for a body lotion but I love body butters. I've bought many, and while they feel nice when you first put them on they really don't keep the skin moisturized for very long. In addition, I now only buy all natural products so there are no emollients for agents at work.  It can take some getting used to when you first switch over.  The reason I switched is because the toxic load in your body can get heavier the older you get.  It is important to me to try and keep the toxins I put in, and on, my body to a minimum which allows my liver and lymph system to do the work they need to do.  

I whipped this up, put it in a plastic jar and put it in my dressing room.  I use it twice per day.  Once in the morning immediately after my shower, and then again at night when I change into my pajamas to go to bed.  I am amazed by the results.  It does feel oily when you first put it on, but it goes right into your skin and after a few minutes most of the oil will be gone. That's why I do it right out of the shower. I put on my robe, do my hair and makeup, and by the time I get dressed I don't have to worry about getting oil on my cloths. 





Recipe:
1 cup coconut oil 
1 tsp vitamin E oil, jojoba oil, or olive oil 
few drops of essential oil 

I used my KitchenAid stand mixer for this.  The idea is to whip some air into it.  The coconut oil must be solid, do not allow it to melt or it won't whip. Turn the speed up and allow it to whip for about 6 minutes.  

You can use the fragrance of your choice.  I used lavender essential oil because that's what I like, and you should use what you like, perhaps a citrus, flower or herb smell you love.      

I've been using this body butter on a regular basis for weeks now and I can see that I'm going to be whipping up a batch of this on a regular basis. Its also inexpensive at approximately $2 to $3, which is much cheaper than anything I can find in a store. 

I hope you love it as much as I do.