Coconut Body Butter

When I jump out of the shower I put on lotion and top it with oil or body butter. Sometimes it's very dry here in San Diego with the Santa Anna winds. This helps tremendously.

 MAKES 4 OUNCES:
Ingredients:

• 1/4  cup grated or chopped cocoa butter
• 1     tablespoon coconut oil
• 2     tablespoons light olive oil
• 1     tablespoon avocado oil or sunflower oil or almond oil
• 1 tablespoon grated beeswax

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and warm on the stove until they just begin to melt. Or heat ingredients in a microwave on high, about 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Remove mixture from heat and stir until well blended.
3. Pour melted mixture into a clean jar with a tight-fitting lid. Massage a small amount into your skin to condition and moisturize.

Source: Janice Cox Living Well, February/March 2010 page 63