This makes a rich and heavy butter which is slowly absorbed into the skin. Ideal after a bath, intensive overnight treatments or massage. Excellent at hydrating very dry or ashen skin and especially on the legs after shaving.
Method:
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Heat the Stage 1 (fat stage)ingredients in a double boiler to above 75°C.
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Add the Stage 2 (water stage) boiling water to a larger stainless steel bowl then pour the Stage 1 mixture into the Stage 2 water. Keep on the double boiler and keep above 75°C whilst stirring continuously for 5 minutes.
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Remove the bowl from heat and cool down in a pan of cold water whilst still stirring all the time.
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When the temperature has dropped to below 40°C, add the Stage 3 (cool stage) ingredients. Mix thoroughly, jar and label.