Last Christmas my cousin asked me what was on my wish list. I told her I really wanted a lotion that would cure the old lady skin on my dry and over-washed hands. We had just been through four rounds of the stomach flu in four months, and I felt like I had washed them so often that they were incapable of ever being soft and smooth again. On Christmas eve, I received the best gift ever. A jar of whipped body butter. And I pretty much fell in love immediately.
When I first used it, I thought there was absolutely no way I would ever use up the entire jar.
Turns out I was wrong. I went through it way faster than I thought I would. I used it on my hands after washing, and on my body after showering, and even on my face.
She sent me the recipe, and I started making it myself. It’s a great gift, and a great addition to any beauty routine. It’s easy to make, and you can tailor the scent to whatever you like. I like usinglavender and peppermint). Both oils have antibacterial and antiviral properties.Peppermint oil helps soothe skin irritations, and relieve itchy skin, and skin rashes. Lavender oil has antiseptic and anti-fungal properties, as well as soothing properties for the skin. I love the scent of the two mixed together, because it’s not overwhelming, not overly floral, but still a bright scent. My husband has been known to take a dip of the lotion for himself, and I hear from friends whom I’ve made it for, that their husbands like it as well.
Be prepared to love it. A little bit goes a long way, but it does have a greasy feeling when first put on. There is a definite “soak in” period needed. I like to slather it on after a shower, and then give it some time to soak in before getting dressed. I learned my lesson after I found some oil marks on my shirt one day. (They washed out with a pre-wash treatment of some dish soap though, so no harm done.) I also brought it with me last summer and used it after a day in the sun with not enough shade. Thelavender and peppermint oil helped soothe my skin after the sunburn. I tend to have really sensitive skin, and have had absolutely no problem at all with this recipe. I hope you enjoy it too!
{Angie}
What to get:
1 cup of Shea Butter
½ cup of coconut oil
½ cup of almond oil (or any other organic liquid oil – jojoba or olive would work too)
Double boiler
Mixer
Measuring cups
Essential oils of your choice (we used lavender and peppermint)
Glass jar – these ones are great!
Washi Tape
What to Do:
1. MeltShea Butter andcoconut oil in the top of a double boiler. MyShea Butter has a very earthy smell while melting, but theoil added in will eliminate that. It takes a bit of time to melt it down, so just keep stirring… Take it off the stove, and let it cool for 30 minutes.
2. Mix in thealmond oil(or other liquid oil), and essential oils of choice. You can add as much or as little as you like depending on your preference of strength of smell.
3. Wait until the mix starts to partially solidify. (This part takes the longest……be patient. Go read a book, do the dishes, dream about how nice the body butter is going to feel on your chapped hands….whatever)
4. Whip it with a standing mixer, or hand mixer until it has a whipped, butter-like consistency. (This part also takes a bit of time…so I hope, for your sake, you have a standing mixer so that you can go do something else….)
5. Put it in a glass container with a lid, and enjoy it! If you are giving it away as a gift, use a little bit of washi tape to decorate the lid, and wrap it tied with a cute thrift store spoon.
FAQs
Directions: Melt the butter and oils together, place in the fridge until semi solid, then add the arrowroot powder and vitamin E. Whip until you get the consistency you like (about 15 minutes). It takes about 24 hours for the butters to set and for the body butter to reach its final consistency.
Can you whip shea butter and coconut oil? ›
Directions: Melt the butter and oils together, place in the fridge until semi solid, then add the arrowroot powder and vitamin E. Whip until you get the consistency you like (about 15 minutes). It takes about 24 hours for the butters to set and for the body butter to reach its final consistency.
How much shea butter and coconut oil do you mix together? ›
I tend to do a straight 1:1 ratio on my body butter, but you can use more coconut oil for a lighter, faster absorbing oil or more shea butter for a richer, more moisturizing oil.
How do you combine coconut oil and shea butter? ›
Melt Shea Butter and coconut oil in the top of a double boiler. My Shea Butter has a very earthy smell while melting, but the oil added in will eliminate that. It takes a bit of time to melt it down, so just keep stirring… Take it off the stove, and let it cool for 30 minutes.
How do you keep whipped shea butter fluffy? ›
But many times the fluffy consistency tends to harden in a couple of days making it harder to apply. Our solution to keep our whipped shea butter soft and fluffy is to add a little bit of jojoba oil to the whipped shea (less than 10% of the mixture).
Which is better for your skin shea butter or coconut oil? ›
Coconut oil is comedogenic in nature and can block pores thus causing acne, therefore it is not suitable for sensitive and oily skin types. On the other hand, Shea butter is non-comedogenic and hence can be used easily by all skin types whether dry, normal, sensitive, or acne-prone.
What is the best oil to use with shea butter? ›
One of the most popular essential oils to mix with shea butter is Rosemary Essential oil. Research has shown that Rosemary stimulates the hair growth and repair patchy damaged hair,also reduces hair loss. This soothing aromatic oil increases the blood circulation into the scalp and under the skin.
Can I mix shea butter with body oil? ›
You basically want to your body oil to be 1 part shea butter and 1 part oil. You can mix oils (like I did) or swap out the majority for something less expensive like coconut oil or even olive oil, which is still really great for your skin.
Why does my whipped body butter get hard? ›
If your fat blend contains a high concentration of ingredients that are brittle at room temperature, like cocoa butter or waxes, that could be why your body butter is getting hard and crumbly when left to sit.
What is the difference between shea butter and whipped shea butter? ›
Raw shea butter can be sticky, and hard to break off — especially in cold weather when it hardens even more. Whipped shea butter contains oils that help soften up the butter and enhance its healing and moisturizing properties. All of our whipped shea butters are at least 55% shea butter — so you get a high portion.
The answer, in most cases, is no. Body butter is designed to be left on the skin to work its magic throughout the day or night. Washing it off immediately would negate its purpose and the benefits it can offer to your skin. Deep Hydration: Body butter provides long-lasting hydration.
Why is my homemade body butter so greasy? ›
Different fats/butters/oils have different skin feels and absorb at different speeds. If your body butter is made entirely (or mostly) from heavy feeling, slow-to-absorb butters and oils (like shea butter or oat oil), that will make for a heavier, greasier end product.
Why is my DIY body butter gritty? ›
TL; DR: Your body butter is grainy because it didn't cool properly or because it re-melted/softened too much in too-hot storage conditions and then re-cooled in a less-than-ideal way afterwards.
What does shea butter and coconut oil do? ›
Shea butter also has anti-inflammatory properties. And these are what can reduce stinging, swelling, redness, etc. One of the most unique qualities that have set Shea fat aside from others is it's suitable for all skin types. Coconut oil is also a great moisturizer.
How do you make hair cream with shea butter and coconut oil? ›
Take two teaspoons of Shea Butter and put them in your bowl. Add the two teaspoons of Coconut Oil in the same bowl. Mix and lightly melt the Shea Butter and Coconut Oil for easier incorporation. Once the mixture is hom*ogeneous, add two teaspoons of Aloe Vera.
How do you make whipped shea butter less greasy? ›
Arrowroot powder: the secret ingredient that makes this homemade whipped body butter non-greasy! Sometimes called arrowroot flour or starch, it's a grain-free/gluten-free starchy substance that is often used in place of cornstarch.
Last Christmas my cousin asked me what was on my wish list. I told her I really wanted a lotion that would cure the old lady skin on my dry and over-washed hands. We had just been through four rounds of the stomach flu in four months, and I felt like I had washed them so often that they were incapable of ever being soft and smooth again. On Christmas eve, I received the best gift ever. A jar of whipped body butter. And I pretty much fell in love immediately.
