Vanilla Butter Balm
submitted by Donna Maria

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Here's a great recipe that's easy to make and delicious to use. I like to massage it on my swollen belly ... as I write this, I am 5 months pregnant. Vanilla Butter Balm has also come in handy on my breasts and the back of my husband's legs, which become dry and flaky even in the steamiest and most humid temperatures.

Yield: Approx. 2.5 ounces Prep Time: This information will be added Price Category: This information will be added Difficulty Level: This information will be added Shelf Life: This information will be added Rating: Add your rating! Ingredients: 1 ounce   jojoba oil 1 ounce  cocoa butter .03 ounces beeswax 2 drops vanilla absolute (optional, may omit if pregnant)

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Blending Procedure:

1. Put everything except the vanilla absolute in a double boiler and melt together. Remove from heat and stir well to ensure the mix of oil and butter. Allow to cool about 15 minutes.
   
   
2. Add the vanilla absolute. Stir again to incorporate.
   
   
3. Allow the mixture to cool for at least an hour, during which time Vanilla Butter Balm will solidify into a fantastically soothing buttery type balm. Yummy! I sometimes add a few drops of sweet orange essential oil because the combination of vanilla, orange and chocolate-y cocoa butter is good enough to eat! This balm also makes a delicious sensual massage rub. I hope the baby's enjoying it!!

Comments:

"I made this (without the scents) for a couple of preggers ladies, and they couldn't get enough of it. I kept some for myself, and it's dreamy!"
Submitted by: suzhope

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