Are you bored of your regular body butter? Want to try something new this summer? Here you go, girl! Learn some exclusive recipes of body butter that are free of harmful chemicals and synthetic fragrances and are pretty rich in one of the most vital nutrients, i.e., magnesium. The homemade rich magnesium body butter is soothing, calming, and, above all, de-stressing. Go, give it a try: (1)
DIY: Homemade Magnesium Body Butter Recipes
RECIPE 1:
Ingredients:
- Magnesium Flakes – 1 cup
- Unrefined coconut oil – (1/2) cup
- Shea butter – 6 tablespoons
- Emulsifying wax – 2 tablespoons
- Boiling water – 6 tablespoons
- Plain water (at room temperature) – 2 cups
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, put the magnesium flakes first and then pour boiling water onto it. Keep stirring with a spoon until the magnesium is wholly dissolved in the water and a thick liquid is formed. Place the bowl aside to let it cool down.
- Take a double boiler for melting the coconut oil and emulsifying wax. Otherwise, pour plain water into a container over medium heat. Put emulsifying wax, shea butter, and unrefined coconut oil in a small bowl and place it in the container water.
- Once all the ingredients in the bowl are melted and mixed well, keep it aside so the mixture gradually reaches room temperature.
- Pour the wax mixture into a blender and blend at a low speed. Meanwhile, slowly add the magnesium mixture (preferably one drop at a time). Keep blending until the entire magnesium mixture is added to the wax mixture. Also, make sure that everything is combined well.
- Transfer the blend to a glass jar and put it inside the refrigerator. After 15 minutes, remove the jar and re-blend the body butter to give it the perfect silky smooth consistency. It can be used up to 2 months at a stretch.
[Note: Instead of using magnesium flakes and boiling water, use (1/2) cup commercial magnesium oil in this recipe. The emulsifying wax can also be replaced with beeswax, but it will make mixing a bit difficult.]
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RECIPE 2:
Ingredients:
- Magnesium oil – (1/2) cup
- Organic extra virgin coconut oil – 1 cup
- Cocoa butter – 1 cup
- Essential oils – 20-30 drops each
- Carrier oil – (1/2) cup
Instructions:
- Start with melting the organic extra virgin coconut oil and cocoa butter. Like the previous method, you can use a double boiler or put both ingredients in a small bowl to keep it inside a medium-sized pan filled (1/4) with water.
- Place the pan over medium heat and wait until the coconut oil and cocoa butter have melted totally. They should form a smooth liquid mixture with no lump in it. Now, take the pan out of the heat.
- Add magnesium and carrier oil to the mixture and stir with a spoon to blend them properly. Set the pan aside to cool down.
- Pour the mixture into a blender and start blending at a low speed. Meanwhile, add essential oils to it very slowly. Keep blending until everything is combined well and the body butter turns light, silky, smooth, and fluffy.
- Shift it to an air-tight glass jar and put it inside the refrigerator. It can be used up to 6 months at a stretch.
[Note: Purchase a branded magnesium oil or use your DIY version. Use 3-4 essential oils of your choice. However, lavender, orange, frankincense, bergamot, cedarwood, etc., are better choices than others. Similarly, fractionated coconut oil will make a suitable carrier for them.]
Tips & Tricks:
- While unrefined or organic extra virgin coconut oil is considered the best choice for homemade magnesium body butter, it can also be replaced with avocado oil, as the latter has been found to have almost similar effects on our skin.
- Add almond and coconut oil for extra nourishment and a luxurious feel.
- Your homemade magnesium body butter might not be that smooth on your skin during your first application, but it will melt and absorb the skin as fast as you massage it liberally.
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Benefits Of Homemade Magnesium Body Butter
We know that the shelves of your favorite beauty store are full of attractive jars of body butter, and it is tough for you to control the temptation of picking one of them while walking through the aisle. But true me, ladies, magnesium has its benefits, and you can not ignore them. Here are the fantastic benefits of your homemade magnesium body butter:
- It works as an excellent natural stress buster by alleviating all signs of tension and anxiety.
- It goes deep into the skin and nourishes it from the inside, thereby invigorating our skin perfectly.
- It facilitates the trans-dermal intake of magnesium, which is highly effective in eliminating mineral deficiency and preventing several ailments, including cramps, headaches, migraine, arthritis, colds and flu, insomnia, hair loss, etc.
Summary
Homemade magnesium body butter offers a natural, chemical-free alternative to regular body creams. The recipes, rich in magnesium, promise soothing and stress-relieving effects. The first recipe combines magnesium flakes, coconut oil, shea butter, and emulsifying wax, while the second utilizes magnesium oil, coconut oil, cocoa butter, essential oils, and carrier oil. Benefits include stress reduction, deep skin nourishment, and effective absorption of magnesium, addressing issues like cramps, headaches, and mineral deficiencies. Regular application promises a luxurious and health-promoting skincare routine.
