diy belly butter

there are many variations to this diy belly butter but this is one of favourites.

And it's not just for pregnant bellies, great for postpartum or to use on dry skin!

Melt 1/2 cup of coconut oil, 1/4 shea butter and 1/4 cup cocoa butter. stir together

Add 20 drops of YL frankincense 

15 drops of Lavender

Optional: 1 TBS almond oil

Optional: 1 TBS vitamin E oil

let cool in glass jar (mason jars work great!)

Apply to belly, breasts and legs as desired. 

Alternative oils to use: Cedarwood, Ylang Ylang

Frankincense can reduce scarring, wrinkles, stretch marks and other skin irritations, it's also great at combating stress, anxiety and allowing the body to balance. Lavender is a gentle oil, wonderful for skin irritations including eczema, acne, bruises, scars etc. Calming and soothing, aids in sleep disruptions. 

Please contact Nested Birth  to learn more about how to use Essential Oils during pregnancy and motherhood.