I had one more opportunity to make good use of the last Lilac blossoms this week. One of my trees has very dark flowers and blooms later than the other varieties I have. This gave me a chance to gather the blooms and make a small batch of body butter for myself.
Body Butter Recipe
3 cups of lilac buds
1 cup avocado oil
1 cup cocoa butter wafers
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup jojoba oil
1/2 cup white bee pastilles
8-10 drops of lavender essential oil
1/4 tsp. of purple mica
The first thing to do is simmer the buds in the avocado oil for about 40 minutes to release the properties of the lilac flowers.
Let it cool for a few minutes and then strain the liquid pressing as much of the oil from the buds as possible.
I use a small crockpot to melt the cocoa wafers and the bee pastilles. All the oils are added to the crock pot while melting. It takes a short while to melt the pastilles but stirring occasionally will quicken the process once the oil is hot.
Once the oil and pastilles are melted add a bit of mica for coloring and essential oil for scenting. You can use any fragrance, I chose lavender for this batch.
I transferred the mixture to the mixer bowl and placed it into the refrigerator to cool and harden slightly. Once that happens I use the stand mixer with a blending hook to whip the body butter. I let it whip for about 10 minutes and then transfer it into jars.
The whipped body butter is wonderful for hydrating your skin. I haven't bought skin lotion or any creams for years now. Once you use body butter you will never choose those watered-down lotions or creams again.
Making your own is so simple and you can use whatever type of oil that you prefer or have on hand. There are so many ways you can create your own and I hope you do some research to find the perfect recipes for yourself.
Benefits of Lilacs for Skin Health:
Lilac is a powerful antioxidant that bolsters your skin's defensive functions. Having antioxidants around helps to stem the tide of free radical damage, keeping your skin plump and youthful. (Sourced from Google)
Lilacs contain compounds that may benefit skin health, such as vitamin C and antioxidants. These can help protect the skin from damage caused by UV radiation, pollution, and other environmental stressors, as well as, promote collagen production and skin repair.
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