Whipped Dandelion & Coconut Oil Moisturizer

Directions

Step 1

Put the dandelions and coconut oil in a heat proof glass canning jar. Set this jar down into a saucepan that contains a few inches of water in the bottom. This will create a make-shift double boiler of sorts. Set the pan over a medium-low burner for about two hours. This indirect heat melts the coconut oil and helps infuse the goodness of the dandelions into it. Keep a close eye on everything to make sure the water doesn’t all evaporate out. Remove from heat and strain the dandelion infused oil into a small mixing bowl or pitcher while still warm. Tuck the strained oil into the refrigerator until firm. Using a hand mixer, beat the chilled coconut oil for about five minutes or until it’s light and fluffy. I like to leave this moisturizer unscented, but you could add a few drops of skin safe essential oil such as lavender, sweet orange, or peppermint, if you’d like to soften the dandelion scent. Spoon into jars and store in a cool place. The amounts given should perfectly fill one four-ounce jelly jar. It will melt easily, so if you have a warm house, store it in the refrigerator. It will harden from the cold, but just let it sit out at room temperature a while before use.

Usage

-Use straight on the skin as a moisturizer. -Use as a treatment for flaky scalp. -Use as a soothing aftershave. -Use as a chapstick, or include in lip balm recipes for chapped lips -Use as a massage cream for sore muscles, back, legs, and feet. -Use on your pet’s skin irritations. -Use it to replace plain coconut oil in soap recipes.

Shelf Life

Less than a year