Cocoa Butter Sunburn Soother Recipe
Reap the healing benefits of cocoa butter with this DIY after-sun butter recipe.
Yield: 8 ounces
Cost: $10
Equipment
- 8-ounce jar or two 4-ounce metal tins with lids
Materials
- ¼ cup cocoa butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- ¼ cup beeswax
- 2 tablespoons aloe vera gel
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
- 5 drops sweet orange essential oil
- 5 drops ylang ylang essential oil
- 5 drops geranium essential oil
Instructions
- Over a double boiler, slowly melt cocoa butter, coconut oil, and beeswax. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 5–10 minutes. (You can also combine the oils in small bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals until melted.)
- Add the aloe vera, honey, vitamin E, and essential oils, stirring well to combine.
- Pour the mixture into a container and let cool completely.
Notes
To use, apply a thin layer to inflamed skin and let it sink in. Stop using if you notice any additional irritation or redness.
Use within 6 months to ensure the oils stay fresh.