DIY Whipped Body Butter
Learn how to make this nourishing DIY whipped body butter recipe. This rich and hydrating recipe is ultra moisturizing. It's the perfect gift for the holidays.
Servings 4.5 cups of body butter
Cost 5
Equipment
- Double Boiler
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup cocoa butter this is what I use
- 1/2 cup shea butter this is what I use
- 40 drops essential oil optional
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil, olive oil, cocoa butter and shea butter in a double boiler. I just use a glass bowl over a pot of boiling water.
- Put the liquid in the freezer until it is firm. You don't want it to be completely hard. Just firm enough that when you push your finger into it, the mold stays. (See video)
- Add in your favorite essential oil.
- Whip the butter using a stand mixer or hand held mixer.
- Store in a glass mason jar with a lid. I like to use a wide mouth half-pint mason jar, so I can get the lotion out easily.
Notes
- Add some zinc oxide to this recipe to make it a sunscreen.
- You can double or triple this recipe.
- Be careful using citrus oils, like lemon or orange, since they can make your skin photosensitive. If you do use them, don’t go out in the sun for awhile. Or use it at night.
- This recipe will last about 3-6 months.