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5/31/13

Ylang Ylang and Cocoa Massage Oil

Adding Cocoa Butter gives this massage oil a creamy consistency.  It is wonderful for massages, but can also be used as a general body lotion for moisturizing the skin.  This massage oil has the seductively sweet floral scent of Ylang Ylang flowers with undertones of Cocoa.

Ingredients
2 tablespoons cocoa butter
½ cup sweet almond oil
¼ cup jojoba oil
15 drops Ylang Ylang essential oil

In a double boiler, gently warm the oils and cocoa butter until the butter has melted.  Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes at room temperature.  Then, add the essential oil and mix together until thoroughly blended.  Pour into a bottle.  The mixture will continue to thicken, so allow up to 24 hours for it to reach its final texture. 

Note: Use less cocoa Butter if in colder climates, otherwise the massage oil will become almost solid.   If it is too firm, simply re-melt and add more carrier oil.  If you desire a firmer consistency, re-melt and add additional cocoa Butter.

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