CHAPTER 5BODY BUTTERS AND OILS
Let’s face it: your skin is quite miraculous! It is the largest organ of your
body and it is constantly renewing itself. It shields you from the weather
and from environmental hazards. It’s the outer shell that holds us all
together. On a good day it’s your soft pretty covering. And on a bad day
it’s itchy, dry, irritated, and inflamed.
One of the best things you can do for your skin is to help it stay
moisturized. The nutrient-rich botanical moisturizers found in this chapter
are formulated to create a protective, regenerative barrier that softens dry
or cracked skin, restoring natural elasticity. My all-time favorite skincare
ingredients come straight from nature’s pharmacy and include shea
butter, jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, and, of course, essential oils. You’ll find
these amazing natural emollients and more in these easy-to-make, ultra-
lush recipes like the Coco-Spice Body Butter, Warm Cinnamon Massage
Oil, and Cuticle Saver Treatment found in this chapter. So get ready to
slather yourself in moisturizing goodness. Your skin will thank you!