Thursday, June 11, 2009

Recipe: Sport Balm (a la Body Glide)

Before I became a runner, I had no knowledge of BodyGlide Skin Lubricant nor did I have any idea why anyone would need such a product. Over the five years since I became a runner, I've learned most of the reasons why many runners swear by this product!

If you suffer from chafing, blisters, rashes and other sport-activated skin irritations, our sports balm recipe may just become your best friend! I don't add fragrance, although I have added
Lavender and Tea Tree Essential Oils in the past.

You will need:


1 oz
Shea Butter, Unrefined (Ivory)
1 oz
Aloe Butter
1 ml
Allantoin USP
3 ml Cyclomethicone
1 oz
Behenyl Alcohol
3 ml
Tocopherol T-50 (Antioxidant)

Phase 1:
In a double boiler over medium heat, melt shea butter, aloe butter and behenyl alcohol until completely liquified. This may take some time to ensure all of the behenyl alcohol pastilles are fully liquified. Remove from heat.


Phase 2: When butter mixture has cooled slightly, stir in cyclomethicone, allantoin and tocopherol. Be sure to mix well so that all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Phase 3:
Pour into lotion bar containers and allow to cool completely before capping.


Allison B. Kontur

www.BathBodySupply.com

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