SHEA BUTTER BATH MELTS

by on 13. Feb, 2012 in BLOG, RECIPES

Luxury Bath Melt Recipe

50g CITRIC ACID
125g BICARBONATE OF SODA
25g CORNSTARCH
50g SHEA BUTTER
up to 30 drops Essential Oil of your choice

  1. MELT THE SHEA BUTTER IN A DOUBLE BOILER OVER A GENTLE HEAT UNTIL JUST LIQUID. LEAVE TO COOL
  2. MIX THE CITRIC ACID, CORNSTARCH AND BICARB TOGETHER AND ADD ESSENTIAL OILS AND COLOUR IF REQUIRED
  3. GENTLY STIR THE COOLED SHEA BUTTER INTO THE MIXTURE AND KNEAD INTO A DOUGH
  4. THIS CAN BE PUSHED INTO MOLDS OR ROLLED INTO SMALL BALLS LIKE TRUFFLES
  5. LEAVE TO HARDEN
  6. ADD TO THE BATH FOR A MOISTURISING SOAK
  7. SHEA BUTTER CAN MAKE THE BATH TUB SLIPPERY SO TAKE CARE!

 

 

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