This luxurious body oil is a symphony of nourishing ingredients that will leave your skin feeling soft, supple, and radiant. Coconut oil, a rich source of fatty acids, deeply moisturizes and protects the skin. Shea butter, packed with vitamins and antioxidants, further nourishes and softens. Jojoba oil, similar to the skin's own sebum, helps to balance oil production and improve elasticity. The ethereal blend of lavender, frankincense, and orange essential oils provides a calming and grounding aroma while offering additional skin-benefiting properties.
In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where nature's secrets are whispered through the rustling leaves, indigenous tribes have long revered the power of coconut oil and shea butter for their extraordinary skin-healing abilities. These nourishing oils, harvested from the coconut palm and shea tree, have been used for centuries to protect and rejuvenate the skin from the harsh elements and the ravages of time. Inspired by this ancient wisdom, we've crafted a body oil that harnesses the synergy of these natural wonders, along with a harmonious blend of essential oils. Each ingredient plays a vital role in this symphony of nourishment, leaving your skin feeling silky smooth, deeply moisturized, and utterly radiant.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 16
Ingredients
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup shea butter
1/4 cup jojoba oil
10 drops lavender essential oil
5 drops frankincense essential oil
2 drops orange essential oil
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water.
Stir until the shea butter and coconut oil have melted.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Pour into a glass jar or bottle.
Store in a cool, dark place.
Why It Works
Coconut oil's high content of fatty acids, including lauric acid, deeply penetrates the skin, providing intense hydration and protection.
Shea butter, rich in vitamins A, E, and F, nourishes and softens the skin, while its anti-inflammatory properties help to soothe irritation and reduce the appearance of scars and wrinkles.
Jojoba oil, with its molecular structure similar to the skin's own sebum, helps to regulate oil production, preventing both dryness and excess oiliness.
Lavender essential oil, known for its calming and relaxing properties, helps to soothe the skin and promote restful sleep.
Frankincense essential oil, with its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, helps to reduce redness and blemishes, leaving the skin looking clear and radiant.
Orange essential oil, with its uplifting and invigorating aroma, helps to improve mood and boost energy levels.