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DIY Cleansing Balm

Easy homemade cleansing balm that is just a effective as high priced brands and made with only a few natural, non-toxic ingredients.
Keyword: beauty, cleansing balm, facial care, skin care
Author: Mindful Momma

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons shea butter
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 4 cocoa butter disks (about 1 T solid cocoa butter)
  • 1 teaspoon calendula oil
  • 5 drops geranium essential oil
  • 5 drops frankincense essential oil
  • 5 drops bergamot essential oil

Instructions

  • Place shea butter, coconut oil and cocoa butter disks in a glass bowl. 
  • Microwave for 30 seconds.
  • Stir and microwave for 30 more seconds.
  • Repeat until all ingredients are melted.
  • Let cool slightly until mixture is slightly warm but not hot.
  • Add calendula oil and essential oils and mix well.
  • Pour mixture into glass, metal or plastic jars.
  • Wait for cleansing balm to cool completely and solidify before using. Refrigerate if desired to speed up the process.
  • Makes about 1/3 cup - enough for one jar of cleaning balm.