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How To Make Body Butter (Easy Recipe!)

How to make healthy, nourishing body butter with 3 simple ingredients that are skin-safe, chemical-free, and super hydrating! Your dry skin will thank you, and so will your wallet. 
Keyword: homemade body butter, how to make body butter
Servings: 0

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shea butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Optional: 1 tsp vitamin E oil It's a great anti-aging antioxidant!
  • Optional: 20-30 drops of essential oils lavender, tea tree, etc

Instructions

  • In a double boiler or a saucepan over low heat, melt shea butter and coconut oil and stir until they are melted.
  • Remove from heat for 10 minutes, then stir in extra virgin olive oil, vitamin E oil, and essential oils if using.
  • Place the mixture in the fridge for 1 hour until it sets and solidifies a bit.
  • Use a whisk or a hand mixer to whip until it reaches a fluffy consistency.
  • Store in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Use as a regular body lotion.

Notes

Expert Tips & Variations

  • You can customize your DIY body butter recipe according to your preferences by adding drops of different essential oils (lemon, lavender, orange, etc.). 
  • These make great Christmas gifts and birthday gifts, and “just because” gifts! Simply purchase empty glass containers with lids online and fill them with this recipe. Tie a bow around the outside and gift it to your friends and family. 

Storage Tips

Store at room temperature in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. It has a pretty long shelf life, but you’ll probably use it all up before then, anyway!  
When the weather is warm, the body butter may liquify. If needed, store it in the fridge and whip it back to the desired consistency.