Is coconut oil or shea butter better for skin?

Pros: Shea butter, which is a fat derived from the seed of the shea tree, has a slightly deeper moisturizing effect compared with coconut oil, says King. Even better, it’s anti-inflammatory, so it does a superior job of calming irritated skin. King also finds that it helps heal abrasions or wounds.

Can I mix coconut oil with shea butter for my skin?

It is great to pair shea butter with coconut oil for impressive moisturizing effect on your skin. Since both natural products can help with making the skin tone more even and lighter, their combination will make this effect more powerful, yet still safe for your skin.

Can you mix cocoa butter and coconut oil?

Put your cocoa butter and coconut oil in your pot (for double boiler) or mixing bowl. You don’t need to stir constantly, but a good frequent stir will help mix the butter and the oil as they melt. If you are using essential oil(s), add them when nearly all the butter and oil are melted.

Which is more moisturizing shea butter or cocoa butter?

Overall, Bailey says shea butter makes an excellent moisturizer for your skin, scalp, and hair. Plus, unlike cocoa butter, which may clog your pores, shea butter is noncomedogenic. Both cocoa butter and shea butter blend nicely into skin care products, but Bailey’s preference is shea butter.

What are the best oils to mix with shea butter?

When mixing essential oils in shea butter you should add drops of oil for every one tablespoon of shea butter.

• Tea Tree Oil – This is one of the best essential oils to mix with shea butter.
• Rosemary Essential Oil – This earthy scented oil is excellent for making hair masks, and hair conditioner and shampoo.

How do you make homemade lotion?

Aloe-Based Homemade Lotion

1. 1 cup aloe vera gel.
2. 1 tsp + 1 TBSP beeswax pastilles.
3. 1/2 cup almond oil or jojoba oil (or any other liquid oil)
4. 1 tsp vitamin E oil (optional)
5. 1 TBSP shea butter (optional)
6. essential oils of choice – I like 10 drops of geranium and 5 drops of lime.

How do you make cream lotion?

Non-Greasy Lotion

1. 2 Tablespoons of Grated Beeswax.
2. 1/2 Cup of Sweet Almond Oil*
3. 2 Tablespoons of Vitamin E Oil.
4. 2 Tablespoons of Cocoa Butter.
5. 3/4 Cup of Water.

How do you make body lotion with essential oils?

1. First, combine coconut oil, avocado oil, and shea butter into a pot.
2. Put the pot of ingredients on the stovetop until mixture is liquified.
3. Add essential oils and put the mixture in the fridge.
4. Add corn starch, water, and mix it up!
5. That’s it! Now just put the lotion into a container.

How much essential oil do you put in lotion?

If you want to add essential oils you can add 1 to 2 ml of essential oil per 16 oz of lotion. You will need a plastic dropper to measure small amounts such as ml’s. Stir well. Color – After you have scented your lotion it is time to add the color.