Learn how to make this nourishing DIY whipped body butter recipe. Just a few simple, all natural, clean ingredients including shea butter, cocoa butter, olive oil, coconut oil, and essential oils will give you hydrated and moisturized skin.
This DIY whipped body butter recipe is perfect for dry skin in the cooler months.
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I never notice a need for moisturizer throughout the rest of the year. In the winter, when the wood stove is burning, and I’m taking long hot baths, my skin gets so dry. This body butter goes on smooth and is so nourishing for the skin.
Anything that you put on your skin can absorb right into your body. That is why I love making my own homemade products. All the ingredients are pure enough to eat. We really shouldn’t put anything on our bodies that we wouldn’t put in our mouths.
For this recipe you only need one part each of four basic ingredients: shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil, and olive oil. I also add in essential oils for scent and their amazing health properties.
Cocoa butter has the most delicious chocolate smell. It pairs well with lavender essential oil or wild orange. The smell is amazing!
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A note on the ingredients
When I first started making my own personal care and household products, I worried I would never use up all the ingredients. Now I know the same basic ingredients can be used to make so many things!
You can modify this recipe just slightly to make homemade diaper cream and sunscreen. Just add non-nano zinc oxide.
Beeswax can be used to make hand poured candles and DIY lip balm. Get another variation of my DIY All Natural Lavender Cocoa Sunscreen HERE.
I also use cocoa butter to make Homemade Superfood Chocolate.
If you invest in these basic ingredients, they will be put to good use!
Tips For Making DIY Body Butter
- This makes a really great gift for friends and family – you can find my homemade gift basket here. Check out the printable labels below.
- Add some zinc oxide to this recipe to make it a sunscreen.
- You can double or triple this recipe.
- Be careful using citrus oils, like lemon or orange, since they can make your skin photosensitive. If you do use them, don’t go out in the sun for awhile. Or, simply use this body butter at night.
- This recipe will last about 3-6 months.
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Ingredients & Tools
- Coconut oil – is moisturizing, can help promote wound healing, and has antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. (source)
- Olive oil – is very moisturizing, promotes wound healing while also having anti-inflammatory properties. Olive oil can also have anti-aging properties. (source)
- Cocoa butter (this is what I use) – can help keep in moisture by giving skin a protective barrier.
- Shea butter (this is what I use) – is rich in antioxidants, highly moisturizing, and promotes skin healing.
- Essential oil (optional)
Half Pint Wide Mouth Mason Jars
How To Make Whipped Body Butter
1. Melt the coconut oil, olive oil, cocoa butter, and shea butter in a double boiler over low to medium heat. I just use a glass bowl over a pot of boiling water.
2. Put the mixture in the freezer until it is firm. You don’t want it to be completely hard. Just firm enough that when you push your finger into it, the mold stays. (See video)
3. Add in your favorite essential oil.
4. Whip the butter using a stand mixer or handheld mixer until it is light and fluffy. This will take 5-10 minutes.
5. Store in a glass mason jar with a lid. I like to use a wide mouth half-pint mason jar, so I can get the lotion out easily.
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DIY Body Butter FAQ
How long does homemade body butter last?
When stored in a clean and air-tight container, this homemade body butter will last 3-6 months.
How do I make my body butter less greasy?
Luckily, whipped body butter can be less greasy then regular body butter. You can also add a teaspoon or two of arrowroot starch to make it less greasy.
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- Homemade Lavender Sugar Scrub
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DIY Whipped Body Butter
Equipment
- Double Boiler
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup cocoa butter, this is what I use
- 1/2 cup shea butter, this is what I use
- 40 drops essential oil, optional
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil, olive oil, cocoa butter and shea butter in a double boiler. I just use a glass bowl over a pot of boiling water.
- Put the liquid in the freezer until it is firm. You don’t want it to be completely hard. Just firm enough that when you push your finger into it, the mold stays. (See video)
- Add in your favorite essential oil.
- Whip the butter using a stand mixer or hand held mixer.
- Store in a glass mason jar with a lid. I like to use a wide mouth half-pint mason jar, so I can get the lotion out easily.
Notes
- Add some zinc oxide to this recipe to make it a sunscreen.
- You can double or triple this recipe.
- Be careful using citrus oils, like lemon or orange, since they can make your skin photosensitive. If you do use them, don’t go out in the sun for awhile. Or use it at night.
- This recipe will last about 3-6 months.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Hi!
Lisa!!
i made my whipped body butter and fallow your recipe ,but about 3 weeks ago and it went like black spats all over the jar inside the lotion
what do you think i did wrong?
thanks!!
Hmm I wonder if there was too much moisture in your jar? Like maybe you washed it and left it wet? Or froze too long and the moisture built up? Interesting and That’s so sad! I have not dont this as body butter but I put all those ingredients on my body lol I do make a jar of face cream and I dont freeze the ingredients. I just whisk and mush them… not as fluffy and pretty but works great! I hope you get a real answer.
Can cornstarch be added to cut down on the greasiness?
I’ve never thought about thst, but it sounds like a good idea! Or maybe arrowroot powder.
How much Zinc do you add to this recipe to make diaper cream?
Thanks. I’m looking forward to trying this out!
1/2 cup, just like in this sunscreen recipe: https://www.farmhouseonboone.com/farmhouse-on-boone/diy-all-natural-lavender-cocoa-sunscreen/ 🙂
Thank you!!
Hi Lisa,
I can’t wait to make a few jars of these – thanks so much for the recipe. I am having a hard time finding cocoa butter, I was wondering whether there’s a substitute?
The cocoa butter adds a really nice smell, but you could probably get away with shea butter in its place. 🙂 They have many options on Amazon for cocoa butter.
Wondeful, thanks so much Lisa 🙂
Hi, thanks for this recipe. What is the shelf life of this lotion? I just found your website and YouTube channel recently and am enjoying your content a lot. Tam
Hi Tam! I would say it lasts at least a couple years. I made up a big batch a few years ago and we are still using some of it. I don’t know if that’s the official correct answer, but that’s what we do! 😉
Is this a hard lotion ? Or does it stay soft ? Thanks!!
Does this need to be refrigerated?
No. 🙂
Do you have any recipes for shampoo and conditioners?
I don’t, but I would love to find some good ones.
Is the whipped body butter supposed to be so greasy? I followed the recipe
It is definitely greasier than convention lotion, but not near as oily as using straight coconut oil or something. I think it goes on nicely, especially for an all natural product.
Thank you Lisa
I add a teaspoon or 2 of arrowroot powder, cornstarch, or tapioca starch. Helps cut down on the greasy feeling and takes nothing away from the moisturizing.
Hello,
I made this for myself as a tester and love it! I have tried every expensive and inexpensive lotion/ointment out there to get me and my skin through a Maine winter. I put this on in the morning after a shower and I am good until the next day. Wow
I also make a variation of this for gifts. Instead of the lavender, I added 1 TBS of organic pure vanilla extract. Smells amazing. I will look for vanilla essential oil at a later time.
Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Oh I bet you need a little moisturizer to make it through a Maine winter. I love the idea of using vanilla. I’ve always wondered how that would work for scent. I bet is smells amazing! Merry Christmas to you also Jill!
Hi,
When you say vanilla extract, do you mean the same as the one that is used for baking. I want to try this out