Note: I bought the shea butter locally, all of the other ingredients were ordered through Amazon.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"SheaCoconut\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/willceau.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/06\/SheaCoconut.jpg?resize=448%2C336&ssl=1\")
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1. Place the shea butter and coconut oil in a glass bowl, and microwave in 30 second increments until melted.<\/p>\n
2. Add the jojoba or sweet almond oil, and both of the essential oils, and stir.<\/p>\n
3. Put back into the refrigerator and chill until they become solid. (We put the bowl in the freezer to speed things up.) Remove from the refrigerator, use a hand mixer and whip until the texture is light and fluffy. Spoon into an 8 oz. container, and store in a cool, dry place.<\/p>\n
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