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DIY Hand Cream

By The Taste for Life Test Kitchen
Prep Time
10 minutes prep + 2 hours chill
Number of Servings
One 10oz serving
Ingredients
  • 12 cup softened coconut oil
  • 12 cup cocoa butter
  • 1 Tbsp aloe vera juice
  • 3 Tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 10-15 drops lemon essential oil
Directions
  1. Put coconut oil and cocoa butter into a pan. Mix.
  2. Put the pan on low heat and mix until fully melted. Remove from heat.
  3. Add aloe vera juice, sweet almond oil, and lemon essential oil.
  4. Whisk until fully blended - do not let sit.
  5. Pour into containter of choice and cover.
  6. Refrigerate 2 hours or until hardened.
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