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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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.
Is the consistency really oily or did I add too much of something?
It is definitely more oily than regular lotion.
I tried your recipe this evening. I had a little difficulty figuring out when to get it out of the freezer so that I could whip it with the mixer. I missed it the first time (it froze too hard) and had to re-heat. I plan to include the body butter in gift baskets for my sister-in-laws for Christmas. I tried a little of the body butter and really like it so far. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
I had the same problem with the freezer. Need some tips!
Hi Lisa! This looks wonderful! Do you know how many jars this makes? I want to make coworker employee gifts for 8!
You may want to double the recipe for the half pint jars, if you are making them for 8! 🙂
Do you know if this is stable in the summer? I have tried several recipes that are either way too solid in the winter or end up like soup in the summer. Any ideas?
It stays stable in the summer. We use it year round!
I bought the same cocoa butter and it came in hard pieces- how much would you say you’d use for it to be one cup?
I just estimate 🙂
Hi! I’m having trouble finding shea butter. As I don’t live in the US I cannot follow the Amazon link. I’ve read that shea butter can have a bad smell. Is that so? Could I try this recipe with only cacao butter? Thank you! 🙂
Have you tried it with anything different than olive oil?
Do you know if there is a means of substituting and adding a type of soy based product instead?
Note: Years ago Avon had a natural line of Soy based products, labeled Wellness Line, that included a moisturizing lotion that i used and was “very” effective on eczema. However, like most products they’ve dropped the entire Wellness Line and other product brands I’ve tried have not worked. Now, I have niece that is only 3 months old and she appears to have eczema on her face and Dr’s want to give her meds most likely steroids. Her mom had an extremely severe case and suffered most of her childhood, even with meds. She still has breakouts even now. Women in our family seem to genetically experience this dilemma to some degree of sorts.
PLEASE, if you can advise I would greatly appreciate it.
I made a similar recipe to this with a while back just shea butter, coconut oil and lavender EO for my son’s eczema and it took it away with just a few applications. I can’t wait to try this one! ?
Enjoy!
Hi Darlene
I would try using a goat milk based wash and lotion. My mother in law is and RN at our hospital and works with the new baby’s and she recommends this to new mothers.
Hi Lisa,
I have been watching your videos about how to make natural body and household products. I am eager to make my own. I would like to start with a facial moisturizer. What would you suggest?
Thank you
I look forward to trying this recipe! I’ve been experimenting with making natural lotions and have yet to find one that provides consistent results.