How To Make Cocoa Butter
Human skin is one of the most sensitive parts of the body and can get damaged or dry in severe weather conditions. The skin usually starts to get dry from face, hands and feet. There are numerous lotions or creams available in markets, which can moisturise and repair skin; however, good lotions/creams can be extremely expensive at times and are out of a middle-class person’s range.
Cocoa butter is a stable fat, which is a bi-product of the chocolate making process. Cocoa butter is extremely good for dry and damaged skin. Some manufacturers have made cocoa butter creams as well but they are costly. Cocoa butter however, can be made at home as well and can make your skin glow and shine. It is more effective on hands and feet. Made at home, cocoa butter is not just cost-effective, but it will be very useful as well, especially in winters.
Ingredients:
– one oz of cocoa butter
– One oz of beeswax
– one oz of almond oil
Instructions
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Prepare the mixture
Mix one oz of cocoa butter with an oz of beeswax on a double burner and stir the mix until it melts nicely. You can also heat the items in a microwave for 30 seconds but make sure that you do stir it properly. Take the mixture out of the microwave after every 8 to 10 seconds and stir it for some seconds before placing it in the microwave again.
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Almond oil
Once the mixture is nicely melted, add one oz of almond oil in it and stir in the mixture properly. If you mix the ingredients by hand, it will take approximately two minutes. However, a blender can be used as an alternative if you wish to.
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Put the mixture in a jar and label it
Choose a nice jar in which you want to put your cocoa butter. It must be presentable as the lotion is going to be put in a cool place. Put the lotion in the jar before it starts to set up. It is highly recommended that you put the lotion in the jar through a spoon, instead of just dumping it in. If you have mixed the ingredients properly, the lotion should start to become thicker.
Use a paper and a marker to label the jar and date it accordingly. It is recommended that the jar should be placed in the refrigerator or a cool place. The Lotion is now ready to be applied on your skin and can be used for 10 to 15 days.
