DIY Shea Butter Face Cleansing Balm And Scrub
 
 
Ultra-hydrate and exfoliate your delicate skin with shea butter face cleansing balm and scrub and give proper nutrients to make a soft and clear skin.
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Recipe type: Face Cleansing Balm
Cuisine: DIY, Beauty
Ingredients
Instructions
How to make
  1. Make a double boiler by adding a few inches of water in a large saucepan. Heat the pan on low flame.
  2. In a heat-safe glass bowl, add shea butter, castor oil, hemp seed oil, safflower oil, rose clay, poppy seeds, and beeswax and place the glass bowl on top of a saucepan. Stir occasionally until everything is melted.
  3. Now, let this mixture cool until it’s room temperature. It should look creamy.
  4. Now, add essential oil into the bowl and mix well until it gets a creamy and thick consistency. Make sure there are no lumps in the mixture.
  5. Now store it in an airtight glass jar at room temperature.
  6. You can keep this scrub for about 6 months.
  7. Do not let the water to get inside as well as keep it away from direct sunlight. Water can introduce bacteria that can spoil the mixture.
How to use
  1. Remove all your makeup first and scoop the desired amount of cleansing balm with a spoon and apply to your wet face and neck.
  2. Give a gentle clockwise direction massage to your skin for about 2-3 minutes. Use some water to massage the area properly.
  3. Now, take a clean and damp cotton cloth and wipe the cleansing balm off. If necessary repeat it 2-3 times to remove all the balm residue.
  4. Do not wash your face after cleansing your face with this balm because it will remove all the nutrients that you will get from face scrub.
Notes
1. You can also use any clay according to your skin type or whatever suits your skin.

2. Also, You can add your favorite essential oil for added benefit.

3. I didn’t use a preservative in this shea butter face cleansing balm and scrub since it is tap water-free, provided you keep it away from water and contamination.

4. You can add 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder if you do not want greasy feeling.

5. It contains essential oils so do a patch test before applying it to face.

6. While shea butter is quite safe and can be beneficial for the skin, you should avoid shea butter or shea butter products if you have tree nut allergies.
Recipe by Alluring Soul at https://alluringsoul.com/shea-butter-face-cleansing-balm/