2 ounces (6 grams) cocoa butter 2 ounces (6 grams) mango butter 2 teaspoons shea butter 1 teaspoon wheat germ oil 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel 10 drops mango essential oil
Be sure not to heat the ingredients too quickly, since this could ruin the texture of the different butters. Melt them together slowly, stirring often to make sure the mixture doesn’t scorch.
3 tablespoons coconut butter 1 tablespoon beeswax 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon sunflower oil 1 tablespoon castor oil 1 tablespoon hemp oil 10 drops essential oil of your choice
1/2 cup grapeseed oil (or almond oil) 2 tablespoons beeswax 2 tablespoons distilled water 10 drops lemon, lime or orange essential oil
Be sure to microwave the mixture in short increments to prevent it from getting too hot and burning. Do not try to cook the mixture in a plastic container, since the plastic could leach into the mixture.
The process of beating the melted oils with water is called emulsifying. It’s similar to the process of making whipped cream or mayonnaise. It might take awhile for the mixture to come together, so keep at it until you achieve the right texture.
