Shea Butter Cleansing Balm Recipe
Excerpted from DIY Beauty. Copyright © 2019 Simon and Schuster, Inc. Used by permission of the publisher. All rights reserved.
Yield: 3 ounces
Cost: $10
Equipment
- 3-ounce airtight container
Materials
- 0.2 ounce beeswax pellets
- 1.5 ounces shea butter
- 0.4 ounce coconut oil
- 0.4 ounce olive oil
Instructions
How to Make:
- Melt beeswax, shea butter, and coconut oil in a double boiler over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the ingredients have melted.
- Take the double boiler off the heat and stir in olive oil.
- Pour the melted mixture into the airtight container. Let the balm set 2–3 hours before use. Place covered in the refrigerator to quicken the cooling process.
How to Use:
- Dampen your face with warm water. Take a chickpea-sized amount of balm out of the container using a spoon, a spatula, or clean, dry fingers.
- Apply the balm to your face and gently massage into the skin with your fingertips.
- You can use this balm to carefully remove eye makeup, too. Just make sure you don’t get any in your eyes.
- Use a warm, damp washcloth to wipe away the cleansing balm and makeup residue. Follow with a mild toner or flower water to remove all traces of the cleansing balm.
Notes
Store in a cool, dry place and keep all water out of the container. This balm can keep for up to 6 months without needing refrigeration.
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