Why Our Body Butter?

Our 'Butter Me Up and Glow- Melt On Your Skin Body Butter' is a product of pure dedication, handcrafted in a meticulously clean, animal-free, and sanitized kitchen. Our team takes every precaution, wearing personal protective equipment to maintain the highest standards of hygiene during the entire production process.

Every jar chosen for 'Butter Me Up and Glow' goes through a thorough pre-washing and drying process, ensuring they're clean and reaching you in immaculate condition. These amber jars, besides their aesthetic charm, effectively shield the contents from harmful UV rays, thus prolonging the shelf life of our exceptional body butter.

What truly sets 'Butter Me Up and Glow' apart is its composition, made exclusively with natural, unrefined, organic, and cruelty-free ingredients. We are steadfast in our commitment to offer you the very best of nature while adhering to ethical standards that protect the welfare of animals.

When you embrace 'Butter Me Up and Glow,' you can be confident that you are indulging your skin with the finest ethically sourced ingredients, radiating a natural beauty infused with compassion. 

XOXO

What's Inside Our 'Melt On Your Skin' Body Butter?

 **Vitamin E Oil:**

  - Provides antioxidant protection, which can help reduce signs of aging.

   - Moisturizes and promotes skin healing.

Details Regarding the Specific Ingredient Used:

-Naturally Sourced D-Alpha Tocopherol

-120,000 IU

-Certified USDA Organic

-100% Pure & Natural

-Non-GMO Project Verified

-Cruelty free

  **Mango Butter:**

  - Deeply moisturizes and softens skin.

   - Contains vitamins A and C, which can promote a healthy complexion.

Details Regarding the Specific Ingredient Used:

-Vegan

-100% Pure

-Cruelty Free

-Cold Pressed

-Raw & Natural

-Unrefined (Virgin)

    **Shea Butter:**

   - A great moisturizer for your skin

   - Reduces inflammation and soothes dry, irritated skin.

   - Promotes skin elasticity.

Details Regarding the Specific Ingredient Used:

-100% All Natural

-Raw & Plant-Based

-Cruelty-Free

-Premium Quality & Unrefined

 **Cocoa Butter:**

- High in antioxidants, it helps fight free radicals.

    - Hydrates and improves the skin's elasticity.

    - Reduces the appearance of scars and stretch marks.

Details Regarding the Specific Ingredient Used:

-Pure & Unrefined

-Non-Deodorized Chunks

-Cruelty free

**Avacado Oil:**

-Soothes dry and itchy skin

-Contains fatty acids, and vitamins A, D, and E which help to nourish and penetrate skin deeply to provide prolonged hydration.

-The natural antioxidants present in avocado oil play a critical role in counteracting free radicals. These unstable atoms can damage our cells and cause various illnesses and premature aging.

Details Regarding the Specific Ingredient Used:

-Cold pressed

- Rich with Omega 3

 **Coconut Oil:**

   - Highly moisturizing and nourishing.

   - Contains antimicrobial properties.

   - Great for dry skin.

Details Regarding the Specific Ingredient Used:

-Organic

-Cold Pressed & Unrefined

-Grown & Harvested Sustainably

-Natural & Raw

-Cruelty free

 **Jojoba Oil:**

 - Mimics the skin's natural oils, making it an excellent moisturizer.

   - Helps balance oil production.

   - Soothes and calms irritated skin.

Details Regarding the Specific Ingredient Used:

-Cold Pressed & Unrefined

-100% Pure & Natural

-Chemical Free

-Certified USDA Organic

-Non-GMO Project Verified

-Cruelty free

 **Rosehip Oil:**

 - Contains vitamin C and fatty acids that promote skin regeneration.

   - Helps fade scars and hyperpigmentation.

   - Provides deep hydration.

Details Regarding the Specific Ingredient Used:

-Cold pressed & Unrefined

-Certified USDA Organic

-Certified Vegan

-100% Pure & Natural

-Non-GMO Project Verified

-Cruelty free

 **Argan Oil:**

  - Rich in vitamin E and fatty acids, it moisturizes and softens skin.

   - Can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Details Regarding the Specific Ingredient Used:

-Cold pressed & Unrefined

-Certified USDA Organic

-Certified Vegan

-100% Pure & Natural

-Non-GMO Project Verified

-Chemical Free

-Cruelty free

     **Sweet Almond Oil:**

   - Excellent for sensitive skin.

    - Moisturizes and soothes irritated skin.

    - Contains vitamins E and A for skin health.

Details Regarding the Specific Ingredient Used:

-Certified Organic

-Prenium Quality

-Cold Pressed

-Cruelty free

   **Grapeseed Oil:**

 - Lightweight and easily absorbed.

    - Contains antioxidants that help protect the skin.

    - May balance oil production and reduce acne.

Details Regarding the Specific Ingredient Used:

-100% Pure

-Cruelty free

  **Arrowroot Powder:**

   - Absorbs excess oil and sweat.

   - Acts as a natural thickener in skincare products.

Details Regarding the Specific Ingredient Used:

-Premium Quality

Non-GMO

-Gluten-Free

      **Grapefruit Essential Oil:**

   - Has a refreshing scent.

   - Contains antioxidants that may brighten the skin.

   - May help reduce the appearance of blemishes.

Details Regarding the Specific Ingredient Used:

-Pure & Natural

-High Quality & Potency

-Cruelty free

Why Did I Choose These Ingredients Specifically?

The following websites provided me with information that assisted me in choosing the appropriate ingredients for the body butter. Take a look to learn more!

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“Best 7 Supplements for Scarring and Wound Healing | Care/Of.” Takecareof.com, 2022, www.takecareof.com/articles/best-vitamins-and-supplements-for-scar-healing. Accessed 29 Sept. 2023.

“Comedones: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia.” Medlineplus.gov, 2021, medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003236.htm#:~:text=Comedones%20are%20small%2C%20flesh%2Dcolored,middle%20of%20the%20small%20bump. Accessed 29 Sept. 2023.

CURLYNIKKI. “5 Uses and Benefits of Shea Butter You Haven’t Thought of Yet.” Curly Nikki, 6 Aug. 2015, www.curlynikki.com/2015/08/shea-butter-benefits-for-hair.html#:~:text=Shea%20butter%20is%20also%20known,a%20conditioner%20for%20dry%20hair. Accessed 2 Oct. 2023.

Garcia, Ana. “10 Sweet Almond Oil Benefits for Skin and Hair.” Nectar Life, Nectar Life, 15 Nov. 2019, nectarusa.com/blogs/news/10-sweet-almond-oil-benefits-for-skin-and-hair. Accessed 2 Oct. 2023.

Hrefna Palsdottir, MS. “8 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Avocado Oil.” Healthline, Healthline Media, 6 Apr. 2016, www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-avocado-oil-benefits#:~:text=By%20donating%20an%20electron%20to,sterols%20(%202%20%2C%204%20). Accessed 2 Oct. 2023.

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Marshall, Brandon. “The Ultimate List of Pore Clogging Ingredients to Avoid.” BANISH, BANISH, 2023, banish.com/blogs/article/the-ultimate-guide-to-acne-causing-ingredients. Accessed 29 Sept. 2023.

Pizzino, Gabriele, et al. “Oxidative Stress: Harms and Benefits for Human Health.” Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, vol. 2017, 1 Jan. 2017, pp. 1–13, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5551541/#:~:text=Oxidative%20stress%20is%20a%20phenomenon,to%20detoxify%20these%20reactive%20products., https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/8416763. Accessed 2 Oct. 2023.

Raychel. “5 Tips for Preserving Homemade & Natural Body Care Products.” Mountainroseherbs.com, 2022, blog.mountainroseherbs.com/5-tips-preserving-handcrafted-natural-bodycare-products#:~:text=Use%20Antioxidants%20to%20extend%20shelf%20life&text=Vitamin%20E%20oil%20and%20rosemary,integrity%20of%20the%20finished%20product. Accessed 29 Sept. 2023.