DIY Whipped Body Butter (Non-Greasy)
This recipe fills four 8oz containers.
Equipment
- Double boiler (or a heatproof glass bowl)
- Stand mixer, handheld mixer, or immersion blender with a whisk attachment
- spatula
- 4 Airtight 8 oz container
Ingredients
- 400 grams shea butter
- 100 grams avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 10 grams essential oil or fragrance oil
Instructions
- In a double boiler over medium heat, melt 400 grams of shea butter (or mango or cocoa butter). Stir occasionally until fully melted.
- Transfer the melted butter to a stand mixer bowl (or use a hand mixer). Add 100 grams of avocado oil or olive oil and stir until combined.
- Place the mixture in the freezer for about 30 minutes or until the edges begin to harden. Alternatively, let it solidify at room temperature.
- Remove the mixture from the freezer. Add 2 tablespoons of arrowroot powder and 10 grams of essential oil (like lavender oil) for fragrance. You can add Vitamin E oil for extra skin benefits.
- Whip the mixture on medium speed for 3-5 minutes until soft peaks form and the texture becomes light and fluffy.
- Using a spatula, scoop the whipped body butter into an 8 oz airtight container before it fully hardens.