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Honey Coconut Body Wash      

Ingredients:
1/2 cup extra-virgin coconut oil
1/2 cup raw honey
20 drops sweet orange essential oil
10 drops lemon essential oil
6 drops chamomile essential oil
1 cup unscented liquid castile soap

Preparation:
Fill the bottom of a double boiler with water and put it on the stovetop over medium heat. Once it reaches a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Place coconut oil in the top and cover. Simmer until it’s melted, stirring occasionally, about 1 minute. To preserve the beneficial botanicals, do not overheat. Remove from heat; take the top pan off the double boiler and wipe it dry with a towel.
Put honey into a mixing bowl and add melted coconut oil, using a rubber spatula to get the remainder out of the pan. Whisk ingredients together for a minute, then add essential oils and whisk to blend. Finally, add castile soap, whisking gently to create a uniform liquid. Do not overwhisk, as this activates the soap bubbles. Carefully funnel mixture into a 16-ounce bottle with a tight-fitting lid. Label with contents and date; use within a year. To use, apply to damp skin in small, upward motions. Rinse well.

Date added: 2014-12-11
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