Cocoa Butter & Red Raspberry Cream – Inspired by Mesoamerican Beauty Rituals

Origin & Context:
Cocoa butter was valued by the Mayans and Aztecs not just for rituals but also for skin nourishment. This blend offers a rich, creamy sunscreen option that doubles as a moisturizer.

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup cocoa butter (SPF 2–4)
• 1 tablespoon red raspberry seed oil (SPF 25–50)
• 1 tablespoon jojoba oil or almond oil
• 1 teaspoon beeswax (for thickness)
• Optional: few drops vanilla or cocoa essential oil

Instructions:

1. Melt cocoa butter and beeswax.
2. Mix in oils and stir well.
3. Pour into a glass jar and let it set.
4. Use as a daily moisturizer with sun protection.