This decadent cream's scent is a chocolate lover's dream, and the combination of cocoa butter and coconut oil will leave your skin nourished and silky soft. Bonus: The cocoa powder provides a hint of bronzing color.
Ingredients
½ cup (110 g) cocoa butter
½ cup (100 g) coconut oil
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
5 drops peppermint essential oil
Tools
Measuring cups and spoons
Spoon
Small heat-safe glass bowl
Small saucepan
Pipette
Hand mixer
Rubber spatula
8-ounce (240-mL) lidded container
Preparation
Measure the cocoa butter and coconut oil, then mix them with a spoon in a small heat-safe glass bowl.
Bring 2 inches (5 cm) of water to a boil in a small saucepan, then reduce the heat to low. Place the glass bowl in the saucepan and melt the ingredients.
Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes. Stir in the cocoa powder. Add the peppermint oil with a pipette.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes, until the mixture has started to set but is not yet fully hard.
Blend the butter with a hand mixer on medium until incorporated, 3 to 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides as you go.
Store in a lidded container in a cool, dry spot. Spread on your skin when you crave a bit of moisture.
Storage
Use within 6 months.