Be kind to your hard-working skin! This homemade body butter recipe will leave your skin moisturized and soft, thanks to rich cocoa butter and coconut oil. We love its whipped consistency that goes on smoothly and feels light to the touch.
Whipped Body Butter
Ingredients
1 cup organic coconut oil
1 cup organic solid cocoa butter (do not use lotion)
15 drops of your favorite topical/aromatic essential oil (we love Cedarwood, Lavender, and Frankincense essential oils)
Directions
Warm a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, then add coconut oil and cocoa butter. Melt until completely liquefied, about 4–5 minutes.
Pour into a glass mixing bowl and place in refrigerator for 30–45 minutes to cool and just set but not harden.
Stir in essential oils.
Using an electric hand mixer, whip until firm peaks form, about 10 minutes.
Gently transfer to a seal-able jar or container. Store at room temperature to avoid melting or solidifying.
Massage into dry skin!
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I will add Peppermint
Oh my goodness I love stress away body butter!!!!!
I might use panaway for the added benefit of soothing tired muscles. Or Joy. A simple mix would be geranium & lemon.
I love the combo of lavender, Cedarwood and eucalyptus!
I would use Frankincense of course. I would use Jasmine and Sandalwood too.
I will be making body butter using lavender and peppermint. Love how it smells!
Frankincense & Lime!
Is it possible to use Shea Butter instead of Cocoa Butter? I'm not sure what the benefits are. Thank you for all these amazing contests, and applicable DIY ideas!
Frankincense
For healthy aging skin support, I will try Frankincense, ylang ylang, and myrrh!
View Comments
I will add Peppermint
Oh my goodness I love stress away body butter!!!!!
I might use panaway for the added benefit of soothing tired muscles. Or Joy. A simple mix would be geranium & lemon.
I love the combo of lavender, Cedarwood and eucalyptus!
I would use Frankincense of course. I would use Jasmine and Sandalwood too.
I will be making body butter using lavender and peppermint. Love how it smells!
Frankincense & Lime!
Is it possible to use Shea Butter instead of Cocoa Butter? I'm not sure what the benefits are. Thank you for all these amazing contests, and applicable DIY ideas!
Frankincense
For healthy aging skin support, I will try Frankincense, ylang ylang, and myrrh!