On the hunt for some serious luxury? You’ll LOVE this easy DIY Whipped Body Butter Recipe!
LaShaunia writes: "My skin is so much softer. I love this stuff."
It’s absolutely luxurious… and I am completely hooked!
My skin has been so soft and silky smooth since I started using this body butter, and I love how easy it is to make.
Even better… I love that I know exactly what goes into it!
Instead of things we can’t even pronounce, this body butter is made up of simply pure, natural ingredients with major skin softening benefits.
Just a little bit goes a long way, too!
Now you definitely need to make some to pamper yourself! But if you’re on the hunt for some homemade gifts, this Whipped Body Butter Recipe makes ridiculously cute little Gifts in a Jar, too!
Your friends and family will go crazy for these, and they make the sweetest little gifts for coworkers.
So are you ready to make some?
Here’s what you’ll need to get started…
Body Butter Reader Reviews
What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Whipped Body Butter Recipe…
One reader writes: “Awesome stuff!!”
Joann writes: “Easy to make”
May writes: “Perfect! light on the skin, not very oily! And very easy to make!”
Shonda writes: “Just made it. Smells delightful.”
Traci writes: “We use this lotion everyday and have special requests for a jar of it. It is amazing!!!!!”
Karen writes: “I love the way my skin feels.”
Kelly writes: “Nice and simple. I added about 15-20 drops of oil. Just enough to give a light scent of the oils while also leaving the smell of shea butter.”
Sierra writes: “It goes on a little greasy but it absorbs in fast and the results are awesome. I put some on my husband’s feet and the results are amazing”
LaShaunia writes: “My skin is so much softer. I love this stuff.”
Donna writes: “I make body butter every year for Christmas gifts. It is highly popular & I often get the empty jars back hoping for refills.”
Body Butter Variations
Want to change up the scent? It’s so simple!
Try some of these dreamy scents below…
Jasmine Body Butter: Add 60 drops of Jasmine Essential Oil
Lavender Body Butter: Add 60 drops of Lavender Essential Oil
Peppermint Body Butter: Add 60 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil
Whipped Body Butter Supplies Needed
You won’t believe how EASY it is to make your own body butter at home!
Here’s what you’ll do…
- 1/2 cup Better Shea Butter
- 1/4 cup Coconut Oil
- 1.5 tbsp. Almond Oil
- Optional: 60 drops of your favorite strong-scent Essential Oil {or more or less, depending on preference}
- 2 Four oz. Mason Jars
DIY Whipped Body Butter Instructions
1: Add Shea Butter and Coconut Oil to small microwave safe mixing bowl.
2: Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between each time until contents are completely melted. {it took me 90 seconds}
3: Transfer melted mixture to refrigerator, and allow to chill and firm up for approx. 3 hours, or until a soft near-solid consistency.
4: Remove firmed up mixture from refrigerator, and beat with mixer until whipped and fluffy.
5: Add Almond Oil and Essential Oil drops, and mix well with spoon until combined.
6: Transfer to small mason jar, and store in cool place. ENJOY!
Yield:
Recipe makes approx. TWO 4 oz. jars.
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So have you tried making this Whipped Body Butter Recipe yet?
Leave a comment and share…
I am honestly so amazed by how easy and simple this was! And to think I spent $50 on body butter a week ago!!!! Thank you for sharing!
You’re very welcome, Christie! It really is such a cinch to make, and saves SO much money over store bought body butters! 🙂
Love this recipe! I have made it three times and this last time I used the mixer for longer and it ended up being this fluffy frosting-like consistency. It definitely made a difference. I added Pink Sugar oil to this and it smells amazing.
Hi How long does the product keep for in storage? Does it have to be kept in the fridge?
Hi Annette ~ I usually like to use it within a few months of making it. It does not need to be stored in the refrigerator. Hope that helps!
Could I put it in the freezer to speed up the process?
Hi Maggie ~ Unfortunately no… I don’t recommend freezing this.
Hi! Is there a different oil that would work just as well as almond oil? My kiddo can’t do almonds, but this looks so lovely!
I was thinking of substituting alvacado oil for the Almond… Thoughts?
Hi Valerie ~ I honestly haven’t ever tried making it that way, but if you do… let us know how it turns out!
I would love to make this for the ladies at the shelter. However, My daughter is can’t do coconut, is there another oil I could use?
Wow, that sounds like something I could make. Do you use the same bowl in the microwave and mixer that you would use for cooking, or do you have separate supplies for making the body butter?
Brenda ~ I just use one of my regular mixing bowls… then wash out well with hot soapy water when I’m done to remove any residue. 😉