DIY Orange Chocolate Body Butter: The Moisture Miracle You Can Almost Eat
Welcome to winter in the Great White North—where the air is drier than your sense of humor after scraping the windshield for the third time this week. If you're living on the prairies, you know what I'm talking about: skin so parched it practically begs for help in Morse code.
Enter your new favorite winter savior: DIY Orange Chocolate Body Butter. This stuff is smoother than freshly zambonied ice and smells like a gourmet dessert, but it’s strictly for moisturizing. (Okay, if you accidentally taste it, we won’t judge. It’s all non-toxic.)
Here’s the lineup of skin-loving goodness:
- Cocoa Butter & Shea Butter: These two are the moisturizing dream team—rich, creamy, and they’ll have your skin saying, “What cracked heels?”
- Coconut Oil & Jojoba Oil: A little tropical escape for your skin. They hydrate, soften, and add a touch of luxury to this simple recipe.
- Essential Oils (Orange & a hint of Vanilla): A bright, citrusy burst with just the right amount of warmth—like a sunny day trapped in a jar.
The Recipe (makes over 2 cups):
- Melt 1/2 cup of cocoa butter (not deodorized, you want that rich chocolate smell), 1/2 cup of shea butter, and 1/2 cup of coconut oil in a double boiler (or a heat-safe bowl over a pot of simmering water—because we’re fancy like that).
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of jojoba oil.
- Let the mixture cool in the fridge for one hour or until it starts to thicken on the edges, then whip it with a mixer until it looks like frosting.
- Add 10–15 drops of orange essential oil and 5 drops of vanilla (optional but amazing). Whip again until you can't stop smiling at how good it smells.
- Scoop into jars and label it with something cheeky like, “For Your Skin, Not Your Spoon.”
Why You Need This Butter:
- It’s cheaper than buying fancy moisturizers at the store.
- It’s free of nasty chemicals.
- It doubles as the ultimate handmade gift for the personal-care-product lover in your life.
- Your skin will be so soft, you’ll glide across the dry prairie air like a skating rink pro.
So what are you waiting for? Melt that butter and give your skin (and your gift-giving game) the glow-up it deserves.
P.S. If your family eats all the chocolate, this body butter might just save the day.
As the cooler days begin to settle in, our favorite seasonal blend becomes a staple in our household. We prepare this delightful mixture in bulk, making it convenient to fill multiple diffusers with a single bottle. Allowing the oils to meld together creates a unique, harmonious scent, with a sweet touch from Vanilla and Stress Away that evokes the essence of autumn.
Our recipe makes the home smell like the best of the 'ber' months, reminiscent of chai, pumpkin spice, apple pie, and sugar cookies. To craft this blend, use a 60ml (2oz) glass dropper bottle and add 15ml Orange EO, 5ml Cinnamon Bark EO, 5ml Clove EO, 5ml Vanilla Oleoresin, and 15ml Stress Away EO blend. Feel free to experiment with additional oils like nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom to customize the aroma to your preference.
We trust Young Living essential oils due to their impeccable sourcing, stringent standards, and scientific backing. Especially during colder months when indoor air quality can suffer, it's vital to use ingredients that support our wellness goals. Try out this blend and share your experience by tagging @risenshinetribe on Instagram!
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Today we are going to highlight RC Essential Oils blend by Young Living.
Young Living works closely with Health Canada in order to have products approved as Natural Health Products (NHP). What does this mean? According to this link (https://bit.ly/3g75eX9) through the Natural Health Products Directorate, Health Canada assures that all Canadians have access to a wide range of natural health products that are safe, effective and of high quality. We assess all natural health products before allowing their sale in Canada. We also check that NHPs are properly manufactured (without contaminants or incorrect ingredients). And we do post-market monitoring to make sure that NHP Regulations are being respected.
Young Living's RC oil blend is an NHP and has these features and benefits:
* Supports the feeling of normal, clear breathing
* Promotes restful sleep and provides a relaxing aroma in a stuffy environment
* Creates an invigorating experience when added to a bath or shower
* Can be used as part of an exercise routine to promote the sensation of deeper breathing
* Can be diffused during the cold-weather season
* Provides a refreshing respiratory experience when applied to the chest
Rub R.C.™ on your chest and the back of your neck before an early morning workout to promote the sensation of deeper breathing.
Use R.C.™ with V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex for a foot or back massage after your gym routine, outdoor adventure, or yoga practice to enjoy a refreshing scent. Add a few drops to a hot bath or shower. The warm water will calm and soothe you, and the oil will diffuse with the steam for an invigorating and empowering experience. Brighten your outlook during early morning errands by applying R.C.™ to your chest and wrists.
Apply R.C.™ topically with V-6 oil to your chest in the evenings for a refreshing respiratory experience.
Open your home with an aroma that will take you to the heart of a deep, cooling forest. Invigorate your workout routine with a refreshing breeze of eucalyptus aromas. Add power to your shower and fill your bathroom with this invigorating aroma. Infuse your bedtime routine with a cool, effervescent scent for a deep sense of comfort. Banish musty aromas from stuffy spaces and create the sensation of a fresh breeze. Invite the comfort of crisp, rich, familiar scents into your hotel room when you are away from home. Enliven a spa experience with the cooling, peaceful aroma of an outdoor refuge. This was the first oil that Jason used topically during a cold and it really helped with the symptoms he was experiencing. We will never be without this one as it is just so great to diffuse when you want a nice fresh scent!
