If you’re in search of a luxurious and nourishing skin care product which leaves your skin feeling soft and supple take a look at the body butter. There are plenty of choices available but nothing can compare to the pleasure (and benefit to your skin!) by making your own body butter from scratch. This is not only cost-effective and easy to make, but it also gives you full control over the ingredients you use — ideal for people who have delicate skin, or who have a passion for natural beauty products.
This step-by-step tutorial that will show you how to make rich and smooth cream-like body butter made from the natural ingredients. It’s a lot easier than you think -and your skin will appreciate it!
What Is Body Butter?
Before we get deep into this recipe we’ll briefly discuss what exactly body butter is. Contrary to other lotions that use water, body butter is usually made of natural butters (like cocoa, shea, or) as well as oils (like almond or coconut) which makes it more dense and richer as well as more moisturizer. It creates a barrier to the skin’s surface that locks the moisture in and making your skin feel supple and smooth.
Ingredients You’ll Need
The basic recipe yields about 1 cup of cream-like Body butter. It is possible to personalize it using your favourite essential oils, or change the carrier oils based on the skin’s requirements.
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup of shea butter (deeply soft and moisturizing, as well as rich in vitamins E and A)
- Coconut oil 1/4 cup (nourishing as well as antibacterial)
- Sweet almond oil 1/4 cup, or Jojoba oil (lightweight and perfect for all skin types)
Optional Add-ins:
- 15 drops of essential oils (lavender and peppermint citrus, or the favourite scent)
- 1 tablespoon vitamin E oil (extends the shelf-life and has skin-care properties)
Tools You’ll Need
- Double boiler, or pot and bowl that are heat-safe
- Stand mixer, electric hand mixer or stand mixer
- Glass jars or containers with airtight seals to store items
- Silicone spatula
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Melt the Butters and Oils
Begin by mixing the shea butter with coconut oil into the double boiler. If you don’t own one you can place a safe, heat-resistant bowl over a pan that is simmering with about an inch water. Mix gently until the mixture is smooth and completely melted.
Step 2: Add Liquid Oils
Take off the heat and add the sweet almond oil (or Jojoba oil) as well as the other ingredients you may want to add, like vitamin E oil or essential oils. Mix until evenly distributed.
Step 3: Chill the Mixture
Put the mix in the refrigerator for 2 hours or until it begins to firm up. The mixture should be firm, however not totally hardThink of softened butter as a texture.
Step 4: Whip It Good
After the mixture has become semi-solid, utilize your electronic mixer and whip the mixture up for about 5-7 minutes. It should be a smooth and airy texture that is whipped. The color may lighten a bit as the volume begins to grow as air gets whipped into.
Step 5: Store and Enjoy
Then, transfer your homemade cream for your body into a glass jar or an airtight container. Keep it in a cool and dry location. It is expected to last several months, without the need for any preservation agents particularly if you have added the vitamin E oil.
Pro Tips for Perfect Body Butter
- Do not put the presence of water within your drink or container because it could introduce bacteria and mold.
- Mix in a room that is cool to get the best outcomes. If you notice that the butter is melting when you whip it, put it back into the fridge for a couple of minutes.
- Customize it! Use cocoa butter to create the scent of chocolate or mango butter for an exotic feel.
Why You’ll Love It
Making your personal homemade body butter isn’t just an enjoyable DIY task, but is also an excellent method to pamper your skin with natural, nourishing nutrition. It doesn’t matter if you’re fighting dry winter skin or wish to treat your body with an extra dose of love whipping up body butter is an essential ingredient for your skincare routine which is easy to prepare and impossible to do without.
Do what you want to do — make your own ingredients, start going, and indulge yourself with homemade body cream that is made specifically to your needs. If you’ve ever tried it, you’ll be unable to use the store-bought stuff again!
