This belly butter recipe byReal Food Outlawshelps those belly stretch marks during pregnancy that we all loathe, as well as, the itching associated with belly dryness.
You want to be extremely careful with putting chemicals on your belly with your baby in utero. What you absorb your baby is getting as well. Try making this belly butter to give your baby a toxin-free start.
DIY Blossoming Belly Butter
Ingredients:
1/2 cup organic mango butter
1/4 cup organic shea butter
1/4 cup organic cocoa butter
1/2 cup organic coconut oil
1/4 cup avocado oil
1/4 cup rosehip seed oil
2 TBS arrowroot powder or organic cornstarch
1 tsp vitamin E oil
1 tsp neroli essential oil
1 tsp lavender essential oil
1/2 tsp frankincense essential oil
Belly Butter Recipe Directions:
In a double boileron medium-low heat, melt mango, cocoa, and shea butter.
Add coconut oil and melt completely.
While oil is melting, mix arrowroot powder with the avocado oil and stir until dissolved.
Remove melted butters and coconut oil from heat and stir in avocado oil/arrowroot mixture and rosehip seed oil.
Transfer to a mixing bowl and place in the refrigerator until completely cooled
Remove from refrigerator and add vitamin E and essential oils.
Using a hand-held or stand mixer, whip the butter on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
Transfer to jars with airtight lids and store away from direct sunlight and heat for up to one year.
Makes about 2 cups of body butter.