• 3 tbsp (45 ml or 33 g) of sunflower oil
• 3 tbsp (45 ml or 42 g) of refined shea butter
• 1 tbsp (15 ml or 14 g) of balsam fir macerate
• 1 tbsp + 1 tsp (20 ml or 12 g) of arrowroot starch
• 1 full dropper (1 g) of vitamin E
• 20 drops of balsam fir essential oil
• 20 drops of true lavender essential oil

Equipment

• something to make a double boiler: a small pot and a heat-resistant jar (We used a 500 ml wide-mouth Mason jar)
• stovetop or hot plate
• small hand whisk
• silicone spatula
• mini electric whisk or electric mixer
• 125 ml amber glass jar

1. In a double boiler, heat the sunflower oil, shea butter and balsam fir oil macerate over low heat until the shea butter is completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Add the rest of the ingredients: the arrowroot starch, the vitamin E and the essential oils.

3. Mix with a small hand whisk or a silicone spatula to fully incorporate the ingredients. There should be no more traces of powder!

4. Place the mixture in the fridge until it becomes opaque but not set. Check on it regularly!

5. Once it reaches that stage, take it out of the fridge and, using the mini whisk (with the metal whisk attachment) or the electric mixer (with a single beater), whip the mixture to incorporate air and make the butter lighter and creamier. This step is optional, but it helps make the butter less rich and softer.

6. Transfer to the amber jar.

Apply a small amount to the skin and massage in until absorbed.