Moisturizing Whipped Body: Butter Recipe | Non-Greasy

Have you tried making whipped body butter before? This homemade whipped body butter recipe is simple to follow, uses natural, sustainable ingredients, and is safe for all skin types.

We love using our essential oils to make natural products for our home for a few reasons: it’s cost-effective, they work, and it helps me get rid of toxins in our home.

According to the EWG, women are exposed to over 160 chemicals daily! So having natural homemade body cream and body butter like this one to fall back on is a must.

If you are new to DIYing, please don’t be overwhelmed!

When we began making our own products years ago, we quickly realized most products shared a number of natural skin care ingredients, making the process easier than ever.

So don’t be overwhelmed, but start with one item at a time. Your home will soon enough be filled with natural products you can feel good about putting on your skin!

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This body butter recipe is sure to leave your skin feeling nourished, soft, and moisturized.

Not only that, but it’s an incredibly simple recipe that doesn’t require any special equipment – just a few minutes in the kitchen.

Plus, you’ll love the way this DIY body butter smells with its combination of luxurious essential oils and simple ingredients.

Homemade Body Butter

Before you begin, make sure you have all of the supplies needed to complete this project. You’ll need a double boiler and hand mixer, along with a few key ingredients.

These items can all be found at your local craft store or ordered online for convenience. So now you’re ready to get started!

Ingredients

*Exact measurements can be found in the recipe card below!

Coconut oil: There’s a reason so many of our skincare recipes use coconut oil. It is affordable and highly moisturizing to the skin!
Olive Oil: This liquid oil will keep the consistency of the body butter smooth and spreadable.
Shea Butter: Shea butter is phenomenal for your skin and makes a great base for this body butter.
Cocoa Butter: Not only does cocoa butter nourish the skin, it also adds a delicate chocolatey scent.
Essential oils: Keep reading for our favorite blends for body butter! We used frankincense and lavender, but you can use any oils you enjoy.
Mason Jars: These will be what you store your body butter in. You can use any glass mason jar you already have on hand or reuse old jars.

Substitutions and Variations

Feel free to substitute the shea butter for mango butter if you prefer. We use mango butter in our homemade whipped mango body butter and love it! If you aren’t sure which you prefer, you can read about mango butter vs. shea butter: the pros and cons and which we like better.
Olive oil can be substituted with another liquid carrier oil, such as avocado oil or fractionated coconut oil.
Don’t be afraid to get creative with the essential oils and make your own custom blend!

Whipped Body Butter Recipe

Melting the ingredients together in a glass bowl made into a double boiler.

Step 1. Add all the ingredients (besides essential oils) to a double boiler. Or make your own double boiler by placing a bowl over a pot of water and bringing it to a boil.

A bowl of chilled body butter with a finger print in it to show the consistency.

Step 2. Once the ingredients have completely melted, place the bowl in the freezer until it’s set up a bit; you should be able to press your thumb into the mixture, and it should hold an indent. (See more in the video)

Body butter being whipped with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.

Step 3. Add your essential oils of choice (see the suggested blends below). Finally, whip the ingredients together with a hand mixer or stand-up mixer until white peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4. Transfer the whipped body butter to an airtight container, such as a glass jar. Enjoy!

Helpful Tips

20 minutes is about all it takes in the freezer. If you are not able to make an indent in the product right out of the freezer, simply remelt the ingredients and refreeze.
Thoroughly whip the ingredients for at least 2-3 minutes to ensure the body butter keeps its soft, airy texture.
If your body butter hardens after a few days, try whipping it with the hand mixer for several additional minutes.

Whipped body butter recipe in a glass storage jar.

Storage and Use

Gently scoop the whipped body butter into an airtight/travel-friendly container and store it in a cool, dry place.

It typically lasts for about 8-10 months, but it may melt in a warmer environment. Whenever you’re ready to treat your skin, take out a small amount and massage it gently into your skin.

You can use it on any parts of your body that are looking for extra moisture or even just as an overall luxurious spa treatment!

This body butter is a big part of our winter skincare routine for dry skin, along with our favorite recipes for hands, lips, and feet!

Essential Oil Combinations for Body Butter

Feel free to make substitutions based on your nose’s preferences.

Relaxing and Calming

6 drops of lavender
2 drops of frankincense
2 drops of bergamot

Uplifting and Energizing

4 drops of orange
3 drops of lemon
3 drops of lime
2 drops of tangerine

NOTE: If you use this blend for your body butter, be sure not to apply it before going out in the sun. Citrus oils are photosensitive oils and can cause the skin to burn when used in direct sunlight.

Soothing Massage Blend

6 drops of wintergreen
3 drops of peppermint
1 drop of ylang ylang
1 drop of helichrysum

Immune Support Blend

4 drops of clove
4 drops of wild orange
3 drops of frankincense
1 drop of cinnamon
1 drop of eucalyptus

Spa Night Blend

8 drops of lavender
4 drops of rose
2 drops of juniper berry
2 drops of sandalwood

These are our favorite essential oil blends for body butter. Let me know which combination you went with in the comments below! We'd love to hear from you!

Homemade whipped body butter with lavender sprigs and essential oil bottles.

Takeaways

This body butter works well at moisturizing the skin after waxing, smells great, and is toxin-free. Enjoy it for a daily moisturizer, a calming bedtime routine, or for a soothing massage.

Finally, if you’re looking for a travel-friendly body butter, see our homemade body butter stick recipe!

Moisturizing Whipped Body Butter

By the studio Ascher Prep: 5 minutes minsAdditional Time: 1 hour hrTotal: 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins Servings: 8 ounces DIY whipped body butter cooling in a glass storage jar.

DIY whipped body butter cooling in a glass storage jar.

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Equipment

Double Boiler
Hand Mixer
Airtight container

Ingredients

1.9 oz of coconut oil, ¼ cup
1.9 oz of olive oil, ¼ cup
1.75 oz of shea butter, ¼ cup
1 oz of cocoa butter, ¼ cup
6 drops of lavender essential oil
4 drops of frankincense essential oil

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Instructions

Add all the ingredients (besides essential oils) to a double boiler. Or make your own double boiler by placing a bowl over a pot of water and bringing it to a boil.
Once the ingredients have completely melted, place the bowl in the freezer until it’s set up a bit; you should be able to press your thumb into the mixture, and it should hold an indent.
Add essential oils.
Finally, whip the ingredients together with a hand mixer or stand-up mixer until light and airy, about 2-3 minutes.
Transfer to the glass jar for storage.

Video

Notes

This body butter will last up to one year when kept dry and stored in a cool, dark place. 20 minutes is about all it takes in the freezer. If you are not able to make an indent in the product right out of the freezer, simply remelt the ingredients and refreeze. Thoroughly whip the ingredients for at least 2-3 minutes to ensure the body butter keeps its soft, airy texture. If your body butter hardens after a few days, try whipping it with the hand mixer for several additional minutes. Tried this recipe?Mention @our_oily_house or tag #ouroilyhouse!