Amazing Natural Body Cream Recipe
This natural body cream recipe comes from the Sophie Uliano.
Sophie is the NY Times Best-Selling author of Gorgeously Green, Do It Gorgeously, and The Gorgeously Green Diet.
After Julia Roberts wrote the forward to Sophie’s first book, and they appeared together on an Earth Day Celebration special of the Oprah Show in 2008, eco fashionistas, green conscious women, celebrities, and publications around the world went gorgeously gaga for Sophie’s approachable attitude to eco living.
Part of Sophie’s charm is that she makes going green fun. Best of all, there is no granola hippy in sight with her ideas. They are chic. Hence the saying, “Do It Gorgeously!”
If you think you can’t be fashionable and environmentally conscious, Sophie will help you find a healthy balance between sustainability and style.
he has a saying, “there are different shades of green” where everybody can do their part and adapt an eco-friendly lifestyle in a way that feels comfortable and is achievable regardless of individual circumstances.
Sophie has wonderful gardening, cooking, and product advice. But the quick easy green recipes for natural organic beauty products and cleaning products are my favorite videos. I have made a lot of her recipes and they are amazing.
This natural body cream is quick and easy to make with just four ingredients, and is absolutely divine.
Sophie says, “the combination of this four-ingredient cream is delicious – the subtle scent of coconut and vanilla makes you want to eat it. It takes 3 minutes to prepare in a food processor.” I say, “this cream is a winner and not to be missed!”
I don’t make this body cream in my blender as the carriage is just too big to blend such a small amount. I have found that the prep bowl of my food processor works well, and the cream turns out perfectly every single time in just a few seconds without the need to get in there with a spatula and waste any ingredients.
This natural body cream is also extremely affordable if you buy the raw ingredients in bulk from New Directions Aromatics. Love this site! As I have said many times with my skin creams and cleaning products, the most economical way to purchase your organic raw ingredients is to chip in with some friends and buy in bulk online.
Sophie has so many incredible ideas on her website. Trust me, you will get lost in her “gorgeously green” world for hours and be better for it!
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Do you have a certain brand of shea butter that you purchase? If so, where do you usually purchase it?
Andrea, I use anything organic and try and purchase Fair Trade. I buy all of my raw ingredients from New Directions Aromatics. Fantastic customer service and GREAT prices.
http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/organic-shea-butter-natural-burkina-faso-p-1891.html
If you love soft skin and lavender, you have to try this cream… so easy and wonderful. I’m thinking gifties for the holidays are in my future…
SO glad you enjoyed this cream. I just LOVE Sophie’s recipes and this one is a WINNER!
My skin is dry and very sensitive. I must make it tonight..:)
Oh, you will LOVE it. Sophie’s recipes are SOOO amazing. I adore this cream. SO easy, and your skin just drinks it in. Enjoy 🙂
Can you substitute anything for the almond oil? Like apricot kernal oil or jojoba? If not, is this almond oil the same as the almond oil sold by the olive oil or is it sold in the body products area?
Thank you!!
Yes, you can substitute other oils in this recipe. You can find these oils in the body care section of the health food store or online. I like the New Directions Aromatics website. Organic ingredients, great prices, and fabulous customer service. You can get the glass jars there too 🙂
Such a fantastic refreshing resource which I will employ to get myself back on track to lowering my carbon footprint & lightening the load on our overburdened health care system. Thank you very much, Blender Girl.
Cheers,
Clara Mitchell Enns
That is wonderful. This body cream is a such a fabulous recipe that is gorgeous and feels indulgent. Enjoy 🙂
Yes! Here’s a link to a recipe I really like. There are lots of recipes that are very similar, and the basic principle is the same. SO easy to make too. Enjoy.
http://www.elanaspantry.com/diy-foot-balm/
Where can I buy dark jars? What happens if the cream isn’t refrigerated? Want to try this cream!
It’s best to store this cream in the fridge to preserve the previous oils. But, a cool, dark cupboard is fine too. I buy all of my ingredients and dark glass jars from New Directions: http://www.newdirectionsaromatics.com/