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Have you tried making whipped body butter before? This homemade whipped body butter recipe is simple to follow, uses natural, sustainable ingredients, and is safe for all skin types.
I love using my essential oils to make natural products for my home for a few reasons: it’s cost-effective, they work, and it helps me get rid of toxins in my home.
According to the EWG, women are exposed to over 160 chemicals daily! So having natural homemade body cream and body butter like this one to fall back on is a must.
If you are new to DIYing, please don’t be overwhelmed!
When I began making my own products years ago, I quickly realized most products shared a number of natural skin care ingredients, making the process easier than ever.
So don’t be overwhelmed, but start with one item at a time. Your home will soon enough be filled with natural products you can feel good about putting on your skin!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This body butter recipe is sure to leave your skin feeling nourished, soft, and moisturized.
Not only that, but it’s an incredibly simple recipe that doesn’t require any special equipment – just a few minutes in the kitchen.
Plus, you’ll love the way this DIY body butter smells with its combination of luxurious essential oils and simple ingredients.
Homemade Body Butter
Before you begin, make sure you have all of the supplies needed to complete this project. You’ll need a double boiler and hand mixer, along with a few key ingredients.
These items can all be found at your local craft store or ordered online for convenience. So now you’re ready to get started!
Ingredients
*Exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below!
- Coconut oil: There’s a reason so many of my skincare recipes use coconut oil. It is affordable and highly moisturizing to the skin!
- Olive Oil: This liquid oil will keep the consistency of the body butter smooth and spreadable.
- Shea Butter: Shea butter is phenomenal for your skin and makes a great base for this body butter.
- Cocoa Butter: Not only does cocoa butter nourish the skin, it also adds a delicate chocolatey scent.
- Essential oils: Keep reading for my favorite blends for body butter! I used frankincense and lavender, but you can use any oils you enjoy.
- Mason Jars: These will be what you store your body butter in. You can use any glass mason jar you already have on hand or reuse old jars.
Substitutions and Variations
- Feel free to substitute the shea butter for mango butter if you prefer. I use mango butter in my homemade whipped mango body butter and love it! If you aren’t sure which you prefer, you can read about mango butter vs. shea butter: the pros and cons and which I like better.
- Olive oil can be substituted with another liquid carrier oil, such as avocado oil or fractionated coconut oil.
- Don’t be afraid to get creative with the essential oils and make your own custom blend!
Whipped Body Butter Recipe
Step 1. Add all the ingredients (besides essential oils) to a double boiler. Or make your own double boiler by placing a bowl over a pot of water and bringing it to a boil.
Step 2. Once the ingredients have completely melted, place the bowl in the freezer until it’s set up a bit; you should be able to press your thumb into the mixture, and it should hold an indent. (See more in the video)
Step 3. Add your essential oils of choice (check out the suggested blends below). Finally, whip the ingredients together with a hand mixer or stand-up mixer until white peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4. Transfer the whipped body butter to an airtight container, such as a glass jar. Enjoy!
Helpful Tips
- 20 minutes is about all it takes in the freezer. If you are not able to make an indent in the product right out of the freezer, simply remelt the ingredients and refreeze.
- Thoroughly whip the ingredients for at least 2-3 minutes to ensure the body butter keeps its soft, airy texture.
- If your body butter hardens after a few days, try whipping it with the hand mixer for several additional minutes.
Storage and Use
Gently scoop the whipped body butter into an airtight/travel-friendly container and store it in a cool, dry place.
It typically lasts for about 8-10 months, but it may melt in a warmer environment. Whenever you’re ready to treat your skin, take out a small amount and massage it gently into your skin.
You can use it on any parts of your body that are looking for extra moisture or even just as an overall luxurious spa treatment!
Essential Oil Combinations for Body Butter
Feel free to make substitutions based on your nose’s preferences.
Relaxing and Calming
- 6 drops of lavender
- 2 drops of frankincense
- 2 drops of bergamot
Uplifting and Energizing
- 4 drops of orange
- 3 drops of lemon
- 3 drops of lime
- 2 drops of tangerine
NOTE: If you use this blend for your body butter, be sure not to apply it before going out in the sun. Citrus oils are photosensitive oils and can cause the skin to burn when used in direct sunlight.
Soothing Massage Blend
- 6 drops of wintergreen
- 3 drops of peppermint
- 1 drop of ylang ylang
- 1 drop of helichrysum
Immune Support Blend
- 4 drops of clove
- 4 drops of wild orange
- 3 drops of frankincense
- 1 drop of cinnamon
- 1 drop of eucalyptus
Spa Night Blend
- 8 drops of lavender
- 4 drops of rose
- 2 drops of juniper berry
- 2 drops of sandalwood
These are my favorite essential oil blends for body butter. Let me know which combination you went with in the comments below! I’d love to hear from you!
Takeaways
This body butter works well at moisturizing the skin after waxing, smells great, and is toxin-free. Enjoy it for a daily moisturizer, a calming bedtime routine, or for a soothing massage.
Finally, if you’re looking for a travel-friendly body butter, check out my homemade body butter stick recipe!
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Moisturizing Whipped Body Butter
Equipment
- Double Boiler
- Airtight container
Ingredients
- 1.9 oz of coconut oil, ¼ cup
- 1.9 oz of olive oil, ¼ cup
- 1.75 oz of shea butter, ¼ cup
- 1 oz of cocoa butter, ¼ cup
- 6 drops of lavender essential oil
- 4 drops of frankincense essential oil
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients (besides essential oils) to a double boiler. Or make your own double boiler by placing a bowl over a pot of water and bringing it to a boil.
- Once the ingredients have completely melted, place the bowl in the freezer until it’s set up a bit; you should be able to press your thumb into the mixture, and it should hold an indent.
- Add essential oils.
- Finally, whip the ingredients together with a hand mixer or stand-up mixer until light and airy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer to the glass jar for storage.
First off – THANK YOU for sharing these recipes!
So, I was short .25 oz of Shea … I added some Mango to make up the difference.
I added 10 drops Vitamin E with the EO’s (because it was handy and the person I was making it for has eczema and really dry itchy skin) as well. He complains about lotions “feeling like a greased pig”. I used a Pyrex measuring cup to melt the oils and placed it in the freezer after it cooled a few minutes. It took closer to 45 minutes … hardening on the sides. I saw a small indent and promptly added the EO’s. When I put the mixer to work I found I had liquid in the center. After a few minutes I added a couple spoons of CornStarch and beat close to 10 minutes. It fluffed up to nearly the 3/4 of the Pyrex (4 cups?)!
I put some on his arms as I cleaned things up (beaters). He grumbled but after a few minutes he had to admit he really didn’t feel greased up. I’m enjoying how moist my skin feels! A little really does go a long way! I’m hoping it holds it’s light fluffy feel! This feels so much better than anything I’ve bought!
Glad you had a positive experience! Thanks for sharing.
Hi, i have eczema on my face and hands. My dad (85) has lots of dry, scaly patches on his arms. Which body butter recipe is best for these situations. Also, I have restless legs and want something that can help with that. It affects me during the day as well as at night. Please help!
Help. My mixture isn’t freezing. I used all the right quantities. What do I do?
Happy to report the mixture did firm up after a couple of hours and whipped up beautifully. This is a keeper. Thanks!
I had the same – took longer to set up but it’s sure a heavenly answer for dry skin!
This body butter is sooo good! I make a big batch every year for gifts and for me and my daughter. Everyone just swoons over it. I love how hydrating it is and cost affective. I even quit buying lotion because it’s just not as hydrating to the skin and all of the bad stuff they put in there and replaced it with this. Simple recipe! Thank you so much 🙂
Wonderful gift idea! So glad to hear of your positive experience.
Laura,
I made this body butter for the first time today. It whipped up beautifully. Tbe shea butter did win the scent contest, I cannot smell the e.o. at all. But the biggest problem is that mine is quite greasy. Even after thoroughly rubbing it into my hands, I need to wipe with a dry paper towel before touching anything. Any suggestions?
Thank you.
For the scent, you can try adding more drops of the essential oil. I’m not sure why it would have turned out greasy though. Did you happen to use fractionated coconut oil instead?
I’d read about using cornstarch ( I added a short Tablespoon) to help leave the skin feeling silky. It only takes a minute or so before the oily feel leaves the skin. A dermatologist couldn’t believe the difference in 6-weeks of using this recipe on BIL (eczema / dry, thin & flakey).
I love your recipes and all the material you have made available for anyone who needs it. I do have a question about oils. When you mention oils like coconut or olive in a recipe are you talking about a liquid or a solid. I have both with olive oil and coconut oil but I am not sure which one to use in the recipe. I have olive oil soap base and then the liquid. I appreciate your help.
Thank you so much for your kind words about my recipes! I’m thrilled that you’ve found them helpful.
Regarding your question about oils, When I refer to olive oil I am always referring to its liquid form. Olive oil soap base is a different product altogether and wouldn’t be suitable for these recipes.
Coconut oil, on the other hand, is semi-solid. The liquid coconut oil is referred to as Fractionated Coconut Oil.
I hope this clarifies things!
I love all of your natural ingredient recipes!