Homemade Whipped Mango Body Butter

This homemade whipped mango body butter will quickly become your favorite lotion. It leaves the skin silky smooth, moisturized, and can heal dry, cracked skin.

I love making my own natural skincare and this whipped mango butter is one of my favorites. It is made with all-natural ingredients that will keep your skin silky smooth.

Mango body butter lotion has a natural source of vitamins A, C, and E. Lathering up in this body butter will help tighten the skin as well as moisturize dry, cracking skin.

The DIY mango body butter is simple to make and only calls for 4 simple ingredients. It is light and fluffy!

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WHAT IS MANGO BUTTER?

Mango butter comes from the pit of the mango. It is similar to cocoa butter and shea butter, as it will leave the skin moisturized without feeling greasy.

Mango butter doesn’t smell like mangos since it doesn’t come from the edible fruit. This may come to a disappointment to some. I have to say I expected it to smell like mangos the first time I smelled it. It has a very subtle scent, making it a great option for DIY skincare.

Before mango butter is whipped, it has a similar consistency of regular butter. I prefer to whip it to give it that light and fluffy texture.

BENEFITS OF MANGO BUTTER

Mango butter has a lot of benefits for the skin and is often found in skincare items. It doesn’t clog pores and works well for acne-prone skin. In fact, mango butter can be used for all skin types.

• Highly moisturizing
• Nourishing
• Natural source of vitamins A, C, and E
• Reduces wrinkles and fine lines
• Anti-inflammatory
• Soothing for dry, cracked skin and eczema
• Won’t clog pores
• Contains essential fatty acids and antioxidants

Mango butter doesn’t only have amazing benefits for the skin, but also the hair. Using mango butter in the hair can soften, moisturize, and provide hydration.

HOW TO MAKE WHIPPED MANGO BUTTER?

You can use mango butter as it is on the skin. Simply cut off a small amount of the butter and rub it directly into the skin. As you rub it on the skin, it will melt and rub in nicely.

If you want to make whipped mango butter, cut the mango butter into small pieces and place it in a bowl. Add in some type of carrier oil and whip with a handheld mixer.

Mixing it with a carrier oil and essential oils will make the mango butter light and fluffy. It will also add more benefits to the skin.

HOMEMADE WHIPPED MANGO BODY BUTTER

Once you start making your own whipped body butter, you will never turn back. They are truly the best for all skin types and so easy to whip up, pun intended. 🙂

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE WHIPPED BODY BUTTER

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• Mango butter
• Coconut oil
• Sweet almond oil, or any other carrier oil
• Arrowroot powder
• Essential oils, optional
• Mixing bowl
• Hand-held electric mixer

CARRIER OILS

You can make whipped butter by mixing mango butter, cocoa butter, or shea butter with a carrier oil. The carrier oil you use is completely up to you! My favorites are fractionated coconut oil, sweet almond oil, or jojoba oil.

You can also use grapeseed oil, olive oil, rosehip oil, or avocado oil. Each carrier oil has different benefits for the skin. Learn more about the top carrier oils and their benefits.

ARROWROOT POWDER

Often times the complaint about homemade body butters is that they are too greasy and oily on the skin. Adding arrowroot powder to the mixture will help with this.

I start with a small amount first, then add more as needed. Make sure to add it slowly, as if you add too much, it will take away the lightness and fluffiness of the body butter.

You can use cornstarch in replace of arrowroot powder if you prefer.

ESSENTIAL OILS

You have the option of adding essential oils to your whipped mango body butter and I highly recommend it! Essential oils have great benefits for the skin and will make it smell amazing.

I love adding lavender essential oil for anything skincare because of the incredible benefits it has for the skin. Lavender can reduce signs of aging, improve skin imperfections, and keep the skin clean and purified.

Citrus oils are fun to add to mango butter to give it that fun fruity scent. It is important to note that citrus essential oils are photosensitive and shouldn’t be used topically in direct sunlight.

ESSENTIAL OIL BLENDS FOR WHIPPED BODY BUTTER

• 10 drops lavender
• 5 drops frankincense
• 5 drops bergamot

• 10 drops lavender
• 5 drops Roman Chamomile
• 5 drops tangerine

• 10 drops wild orange
• 5 drops grapefruit
• 5 drops lemon

• 10 drops jasmine
• 5 drops geranium
• 5 drops lavender

• 10 drops sandalwood
• 5 drops ylang ylang
• 5 drops peppermint

HOW TO MAKE WHIPPED MANGO BODY BUTTER

1. Cut mango butter into small chunks.
2. Melt mango butter and coconut oil in a double boiler. I make my own double boiler by placing a bowl over a pot of boiling water.
3. After the mixture is melted together, place the bowl in the freezer until it is set up a bit. You don’t want it to be solid just firm. (See picture)
4. Add carrier oil, essential oils, and arrowroot powder to the bowl.
5. Using a hand mixer or stand-up mixer, whip the ingredients together.
6. Store in an airtight container.

NOTES: If stored properly, whipped body butter will be good for up to one year. It is best to store in a glass container with an airtight container.

I’ve had a lot of requests for a travel-friendly body butter, and I have finally finished the recipe. So be sure to check it out, homemade body butter stick.

If you made this recipe, be sure to leave a comment below and let me know what essential oil blend you went with!

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