table of

contents
Introduction:
Who is Better Shea Butter®?
Skin: Your Body’s Largest Organ

Recipes:
1. Clarifying Face Mask
2. Tea Tree Acne Cream
3. Shea Anti-Wrinkle Cream
4. Rosehip Oil Daily Moisturizer
5. Two Ingredient Facial Serum
6. Coconut Shea Body Butter
7. Whipped Lavender Shea Body Butter
8. Apricot Shea Body Mousse
9. Cocoa Butter Lotion Bar
10. Sunscreen Lotion (SPF 20)
11. Vanilla Body Scrub
12. Shea Butter Soap
13. Eczema Cream
14. Stretch Mark Cream
15. Diaper Rash Cream
16. Shea Hair Conditioner
17. Peppermint Massage Salve
18. Shea Shaving Cream
19. Hands & Feet Salve
20. Peppermint Lip Balm

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intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and
has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Always seek the advice of
your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding
a medical condition.

Copyright © 2014 Better Shea Butter. All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means, including
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WHO IS
BETTER
SHEA
BUTTER ?
®

Better Shea Butter is a woman-owned, family-run

company that wants to do its part in the world to
help implement simple and healthy skin care basics.

The 1LB Raw Shea Butter brick is our flagship

product, our fi`st “baby”, the one that inspired our
company name.

We have gradually been adding more high-quality

products based on customer demand, and will
continue to search the world to source nothing but
the best and purest ingredients for your skin.

Our purpose is also to educate the organic-

conscious public on how to prepare amazing and
healthy skin care products that you and your family
will love, and this eBook was created to help you
get started.

Just like you can prepare a delicious and healthy

meal, you can just as easily whip up your own face
moisturizer, deodorant, diaper rash cream, shaving
cream, sunscreen lotions, lotions bars, lip balms,
healing salves, eczema creams, and many more.

Thank you for choosing us.

www.BetterSheaButter.com
Austin, TX 78750
Ph. 832-554-6166
info@bettersheabutter.com
SKIN:
YOUR BODY’S
LARGEST
ORGAN
The skin is the largest organ of your body and it serves
several important functions, including protection,
regulating body temperature, and storing water, fat and
vitamins. Your Skin has its own metabolism, so just like
your digestive system will not metabolize certain foods
- mostly those loaded with chemicals - your skin won’t
process strange cosmetic ingredients.

When this happens, your skin gets clogged, dull and

vitamin-starved. On the other hand, many skin problems
may disappear when you stop covering your face and
body with irritating cosmetics. For countless years, skin
problems have affected millions of people, here are the
most common ones:

• Acne • Dry and Cracked Skin

• Acne Scars • Hives
• Eczema • Stretch Marks
• Psoriasis • Sun Damage
• Skin Rashes • Skin Dulness and Lack of Elasticity

All these problems are successfully handled daily by

using only what Mother Nature has to offer. The following
is detailed information about some of our best sellers
and how to use them in a variety of recipes to help
you nourish your skin. Besides the tips and recipes in
this manual, we are always available via email to offer
guidance in using our products, just send an email with all
your questions to info@BetterSheaButter.com
RECIPES
CLARIFYING
FACE
MASK

Note: do not use any metal containera or utensils when

mixing or using Bentonite Clay.

Ingredients
1/2 Tablespoon Calcium Bentonite Clay
1/2 Tablespoon water
1/4 Teaspoon Rosehip Seed Oil

How to
Using a plastic or glass container, mix the Bentonite Clay
and water until you have a smooth paste.

Add 1/4 teaspoon Rosehip Seed Oil and mix well.

Apply on clean, dry face for 5 minutes. Rinse off with cool
water

For best results, follow with the Two-Ingredient face Serum

TEA TREE
ACNE
CREAM
** Tea Tree Essential Oil important properties
: antibacterial, antimicrobial, regulates oil
production.

Ingredients
2 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
 Drops Tea Tree Essential Oil

How To
Slowly melt the Shea Butter

Remove from the heat and add in the Tea Tree

Essential Oil, mixing well. Set aside and let it
cool off for 10 minutes

Cover loosely with paper or a lid and place in the

refrigerator for 45 minutes

Take out of the fridge and whip the mixture for

a few minutes. You can hand whip it with a small
whip or fork, or with a small electric mixer.

Apply on clean face once a day, discontinue if

irritation occurs.
SHEA ANTI-
WRINKLE
CREAM

** Carrot Seed Essential Oil Important Properties:

Helps smooth skin, smooth out acne scars, improves
cell regeneration and overall tone of aging skin.

Ingredients
2 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
1 Teaspoon Rosehip Seed Oil
1 Teaspoon Argan Oil
  # Drops Carrot Seed Essential Oil

How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter.

Remove from the heat and add the Rosehip, Argan and
Carrot Seed Oils. Mix well, set aside and let cool for 10
minutes

Cover loosely with paper or a lid and place in the

refrigerator for 45 minutes.

Take out of the fridge and whip the mixture for a few
minutes. You can hand whip it with a small whip or
fork, or with a small electric mixer.

Apply on clean face twice a day. If after 10 minutes

the cream is not completely absorbed, gently pat off
excess with a paper towel.
ROSEHIP OIL
DAILY
MOISTURIZER

Does not clog pores, is fast absorbing and is just an

awesome face moisturizer!

Ingredients
1 TBS Shea Butter
1 TSP Argan Oil
1 TSP Rosehip Seed Oil
1/2 TSP Aloe Vera
The oil of 1 Vitamin E Capsule
20 drops of Lavender Essential Oil (the most gentle of
all Essential Oils, reduces excess sebum)

How to
Slowly melt the shea butter.

Remove from the heat and add all the other

ingredients, stirring well.

Let it cool off completely, stir it again one more time.

Use twice a day on clean skin, once before bed/<2

once in the morning as your base moisturizer. Pat with
a paper towel if needed to absorb any excess.
TWO-
INGREDIENT
FACIAL
SERUM
Ingredients
5-6 drops Rosehip Seed Oil
1-2 drops Lavender Oil Essential Oil

How to
Place 5-6 drops of Rosehip Seed Oil and 1-2 drops of
Lavender Essential Oil in the palm of your hand.

Put your hands together to gently and quickly warm

up the two oils.

Pat evenly on your face.

Can be used twice a day. Healthier and more radiant

skin will start being noticeable after 3 weeks of daily
use.

Choose wisely and feed your skin ingredients you

can trust. Compare the ingredients of this DIY, 100%
natural and effective face serum, to a typical Vitamin C
Serum being sold for a fortune:

Purified Water (Aqua), Ascorbyl Glucoside (Vitamin C),

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Magnesium
Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Hyaluronic Acid,
Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
COCONUT-
SHEA BODY
BUTTER

A very simple and versatile recipe for Normal and Dry

Skin. Personalize it by choosing your favorite Essential
Oil or Oils.

GIFT IDEA ** Create a few different versions of this

Body Butter by changing the scents and give them out
as gifts :)

Ingredients
4 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
1 oz Coconut Oil
1 oz Almond Oil (or Jojoba Oil)
40 drops of your favorite Essential Oil (or mix of oils)

How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter and Coconut Oil.

Remove from the heat and mix in the Almond Oil and
your Essential Oil or Oils of choice. Mix well.

Let it cool off for 10 minutes.

Cover loosely with paper or a lid and place in the

refrigerator for 45 minutes.

Take out of the fridge and whip the mixture with an

electric mixer for about 5 minutes.
WHIPPED
LAVENDER
SHEA BODY
BUTTER
Our most popular recipe. You will love the Lavender +
Lemongrass mix!

Ingredients
8 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
3 oz Jojoba Oil (or Sweet Almond Oil)
1 TSP Vitamin E Oil
30 Drops Lemongrass Essential Oil
30 Drops Lavender Essential Oil

How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter.

Remove from the heat and add in the Jojoba (or

Almond) Oil, Vitamin E, and your Lavender and
Lemongrass Essential Oils.

Let it cool off for 10 minutes, then put the oils in the
fridge for about 45 minutes.

Take the mix out of the fridge and using an electric

mixer, whip the body butter for about 5 minutes.

The consistency will be soft and creamy, but will

solidify to the consistency of Raw Shea Butter after all
ingredients have completely cooled off.
APRICOT
SHEA BODY
MOUSSE

Apricot Kernel Oil important properties: suitable for

sensitive and prematurely aged skin, high in oleic and
linoleic fatty acids, and rich in Vitamins A and E.

Ingredients
8 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
3 oz Apricot Kernel Oil
40 Drops Grapefruit Essential Oil

How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter.

Remove from the heat and add in the Apricot Oil and
Grapefruit Essential Oil, mixing well.

Let it cool off for 10 minutes, then place in the fridge

for 45 minutes.

With an electric mixer set on high, whip it for about 5

minutes.
COCOA
BUTTER
LOTION
BAR
Non-greasy (thank you Beeswax!) - Ideal for for all skin
types

Ingredients
1 oz Cocoa Butter
1 oz Beeswax
1 oz Sweet Almond Oil (or Jojoba Oil)
Optional: 1/2 TSP of an Essential Oil of your choice (we
like Lemon, Sweet Orange or Peppermint, all seem to
smell delicious in combination with the Cocoa aroma)

How To
Slowly melt the Cocoa Butter and Beeswax. Be patient
as both take time to melt completely.

Remove from the heat and add the Almond (or Jojoba)
oil and the essential oils if desired. Mix well.

Pour into small shaped silicon molds - it should give

you 3 small bars - and let them cool off for 1 hour or
until completely solid.

Glide on clean skin until you have the desired amount

of moisture.
SUNSCREEN
LOTION
(SPF 20)
SPF, or Sun Protection Factor, is achieved by adding an inert
mineral, Zinc Oxide. Chose a non-nano version to ensure that
the particles of Zinc will stay ON your skin and create a barrier
instead of being absorbed. Ensure you fully research the
subject and consult other sources for accuracy. We are simply
providing a common way to make a simple, DIY sunscreen
lotion.

If you wish to make products for resale and want to include

the SPF factor on your label, you need to research and follow
recent FDA regulations on the subject. Please use caution and
common sense in staying in the sun for prolonged periods of
time.

Ingredients
(Important Note: To achieve about 20 SPF, you need to mix 4
parts lotion + 1 part zinc oxide powder in weight.)
2 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
1 oz Jojoba Oil
1 oz Coconut Oil
1 oz Zinc Oxide Powder

How to
Zinc Oxide Powder is very fine and will stick to your fingers.
It is best to use gloves when working with it. Wearing a mask
or something to cover your nose and mouth is also advised to
avoid inhaling the powder.

Slowly melt the Shea Butter and Coconut Oil.

Remove from the heat and add in the jojoba oil, mixing well.

Stir in the Zinc Oxide Powder a little at a time until all is in

the lotion. Using an electric blender, mix everything for a few
minutes to ensure even distribution of the ingredients.

Set aside and let the lotion cool off for a few hours.
VANILLA
BODY
SCRUB
Sugar or Salt?
Here’s a guide on choosing the right exfoliant for your
scrub:

Salt: More abrasive than sugar, but rich in minerals, use a

salt scrub for areas like elbows and heels, or for a once in
a while overall body scrub experience.

Sugar: gentler than salt, the granules are round and less
abrasive, making it the ideal ingredient for weekly body
scrubs.

Unrefined cane sugar also contains calcium, iron,

magnesium and potassium, which feeds and replenishes
your skin, but it’s a bit more coarse than white sugar, so
choose according to your skin tolerance.

Ingredients
1 and 1/2 Cup of Salt or Sugar
1/2 cup of Unrefined Shea Butter
1/4 cup of Coconut Oil
1/4 cup of Raw Honey
1 Vanilla Bean
1 TSP Vanilla Extract

How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter and Coconut Oil

Remove from the heat and mix in the Raw Honey, the
pulp of your Vanilla Bean and the Vanilla Extract. Mix well.

Pour the oil mixture over the Salt or Sugar and mix for a
few minutes. Enjoy!
SHEA
BUTTER
SOAP

Note: Soap making is quite a craft and we are no

experts. This recipe is an elementary-level, simple one
that will get your acquainted with the process.

Ingredients
2 oz of Melt & Pour Shea Butter Soap Base (you can
find this at local craft stores on on-line)
1 TBS Unrefined Shea Butter
1 TBS Dr. Bronner liquid soap (scent of your choice)
30 drops Essential Oil of your choice
Optional: Finely Ground up Oatmeal

How to
Using a double boiler, melt the Soap Base and the
Shea Butter.

Remove from heat and pour in Dr. Bronner soap and

your essential oil of choice, mixing well.

Optional: Add in the ground up oatmeal and stir.

Pour into the soap shape of your choosing, let it cool

for about 2 hours.
ECZEMA
CREAM

Wheat Germ Oil important properties: has anti-

inflammatory properties to help prevent eczema. Is
rich in vitamins A, B, D and E, antioxidants and fatty
acids.

IMPORTANT: Wheat Germ Oil contains Gluten. For

a Gluten-free version of this cream, use Jojoba Oil
instead.

Ingredients
4 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
2 TBS Wheat Germ Oil (or Jojoba Oil for gluten-free)
40 Drops Lavender Essential Oil

How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter.

Remove from the heat and add the Wheat Germ Oil
(or Jojoba Oil), Lavender Oil and mix well.

Let it cool off for 10 minutes.

Cover loosely with paper or a lid and place in the

refrigerator for 45 minutes.

Take out of the fridge and whip the mixture with an

electric mixer for about 5 minutes.
STRETCH
MARK
CREAM
This is a combination of the absolute best ingredient
believed to help prevent and diminish stretch marks. If
you want 100% natural, it doesn’t get any better than
this!

Note on Neroli Essential Oil: This oil contains a natural

chemical called Citral which helps regenerate cells and
is a a key ingredient of this recipe.

Ingredients
2 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
2 oz Cocoa Butter
2 TBS Castor Oil (or Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
1 TBS Vitamin E Oil
30 Drops of Neroli Essential Oil

How to
Slowly melt the Shea and Cocoa Butters.

Remove from the heat and add the Castor (or Extra
Virgin Olive) Oil, the Vitamin E and Neroli Oils. Mix well.

Let it cool off for 10 minutes.

Cover loosely with paper or a lid and place in the

refrigerator for 45 minutes.

Take out of the fridge and whip the mixture with an

electric mixer for about 5 minutes.
DIAPER
RASH
CREAM

Zinc Oxide Powder important properties: zinc is an

anti-oxidant and is able to soothe, protect and help
heal skin.

Ingredients
2 oz Shea Butter
1 TBS Argan Oil
1 oz Aloe Vera Gel
2 TBS Zinc Oxide Powder
10 drops Lavender Essential Oil

How to
Place the Shea Butter, Argan Oil and Aloe Vera Gel
in a glass container and mix vigorously. If needed,
place your container in a shallow dish containing 1” of
hot water to help with the melting and mixing of the
ingredients.

Add the Zinc Oxide Powder and stir for several

minutes until it is well-incorporated.

Fold in the Lavender Essential Oil, mix well again and

you are all done.
SHEA
HAIR
CONDITIONER

Extremely rich and moisturizing, start with a small

quantity and only once a week.

Ingredients
1 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
1 TBS Argan Oil
2 TBS of a Conditioner of your choice (look for SLS,
Paraben and Fragrance free)
1/2 TSP Peppermint Essential Oil

How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter.

Remove from the heat and add Argan Oil and

Peppermint Essential Oil.

Add your conditioner to the oils, mixing well.

Set your container aside for a few hours until it is

completely cooled off and everything is settled.

Use after shampooing, starting with a small amount

to see how much your hair needs. Comb through then
rinse off.
PEPPERMINT
MASSAGE
SALVE
Use to relive sore muscles or small aches, or to
soften cuticles on dry hands.

Ingredients
3 oz Unrefined Shea Butter
2 oz Jojoba Oil
1 oz Beeswax
1 TSP Peppermint Essential Oil

How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter and Beeswax.

Remove from the heat and add the Jojoba Oil and
Peppermint Essential Oil, mixing well.

Pour into your final containers quickly before it

solidifies (beeswax will harden quickly).

Let it cool off and harden completely before use,

about 3 hours.
SHEA
SHAVING
CREAM

This is courtesy of RealFoodRN.com, we love her

recipes and could not come up with a better one for
Shaving Cream. Great for normal and delicate skin
types.

Ingredients
2/3 cup Unrefined Shea Butter
2/3 cup Coconut Oil
1/4 cup Sweet Almond Oil
2 drops of Vitamin E Oil (or the content of 2 Vitamin
E capsules)
20 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
1/4 cup Baby-Mild Castile Soap (add in last)

How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter and Coconut Oil

Remove from the heat and add in the Almond Oil,

Vitamin E Oil and Essential Oils, mixing well.

Let it cool for 10 minutes, then put it in the fridge

for about 45 minutes.

Remove from the fridge and whip it with an electric

mixer set on high for 5 minutes.

Add the Castile Soap and mix well.

HANDS
& FEET
SALVE

Important properties of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil:

Stimulates circulation, relieves muscle spasms,
lowers blood pressure, relaxes nerves

Ingredients
1 TBS Yellow Shea Butter
1 TSP Yellow Beeswax Pastilles
1 TSP Argan Oil
1 TSP Almond Oil
1 TSP Aloe Vera Gel
1 TSP RH Oil
20 drops of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

How to
Slowly melt the Shea Butter and Beeswax, when
completely melted add in the Argan Oil, Almond Oil,
Aloe vera and Rosehip Oil and Ylang Ylang Essential
Oil. Mix well and remove from heat.

Pour it in your final container and let it completely

cool off.
PEPPERMINT
LIP
BALM

** GIFT IDEA ** This recipe will fill about 13 lip balm

containers (either tubes or small metal tins).

Ingredients
2 TBS Cocoa Butter
2 TBS Coconut Oil
1 TBS Beeswax
20 Drops Peppermint Essential Oil (or more
depending on your preference)

How to
Slowly melt the Beeswax, Cocoa Butter and Coconut
Oil.

Remove from the heat and add the Peppermint

Essential Oil, mixing well.

Carefully pour the melted oils in lip balm containers.

The easiest ones to fill are either round or rectangular
metal tins. If you want to use small tubes you have to
be more careful not to spill the oil.

Use when fully solidified, about 1 hour.

Medical Information: The Content of this eBook is for education purposes only, it is not in-
tended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and has not
been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Always seek the advice of your physi-
cian or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical
condition.

Copyright © 2014 Better Shea Butter. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, distributed or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying,
recording or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of
the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations in critical reviews and certain other non-
commercial uses permitted by copyright law.