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Shea butter for sunscreen protection

Use DIY Fluffy Whipped Shea Butter Cream a deep conditioner for hair, body massage oil, dry skin hydration, eczema relief, and sunscreen protection.


Shea butter for sunscreen protection

Shea butter for sunscreen protection

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups room temperature raw shea butter (yellow in color)

1/2 cup coconut oil

2 tablespoons honey

8 drops of your favorite essential oil


Directions:

Add all ingredients into the bowl of a stand mixer with whisk attachment on medium-high speed and beat until light and fluffy.

Scrape the side of bowl while mixing. Add your fully whipped shea butter to a mason jar or an empty plastic jar with a cap.


Use: Use DIY Fluffy Whipped Shea Butter Cream a deep conditioner for hair, body massage oil, dry skin hydration, eczema relief, and sunscreen protection.


Types of shea butter

1. Raw shea butter is butter is shea butter which has not been filtered or molded into shapes.

2. Unrefined shea butter is filtered and sometimes molded.

3. Refined shea butter has undergone processing to remove its odor.

4. Ultra-Refined Shea Butter has been significantly filtered and processed, which usually loses the natural goodness of the shea nut.


Use DIY Fluffy Whipped Shea Butter Cream a deep conditioner for hair, body massage oil, dry skin hydration, eczema relief, and sunscreen protection.

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