Looking for a luxurious whipped body butter recipe that is both easy to make and smells fantastic? Look no further!
This blog post will share our delicious homemade vanilla whipped body butter recipe with you.
This body butter is perfect for nourishing and protecting your skin during the colder months.
It is also great for use as a moisturizer after a bath or shower
So why wait? Get started on making your very own whipped body butter today!
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Ingredients list:
- 1/3 cup shea butter (we recommend this raw, unrefined pure shea butter)
- 1/3 cup cacao butter
- 1/2 cup avocado oil
- 1 tsp vitamin e oil
- vanilla essential oil
- orange essential oil
- Mixer
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How to make Homemade Whipped Body Butter
- Add the shea butter and cacao butter together. Heat in a double boiler until completely melted.
2. Combine the avocado oil in the melted butters and heat until warm too.
3.Once everything is warm, add in the vitamin e oil.
4.Transfer to your mixer bowl and put into the fridge for 30 minutes or so until it has thickened, but not fully hard.
5.Take out of the fridge and add in the vanilla and orange essential oils.
6.Whip the body butter for 5-10 minutes. Be sure to scrape down the sides and mix it thoroughly.
7.Put into an air-tight container.
Recipe Notes:
- This recipe uses orange essential oil, which can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. So be careful when you put this on and go outside.
- The vitamin e oil will help your product last for 3-6 months, or even longer.
How to store homemade body butter
The best way to store your homemade body butter is in an air-tight container.
You can use mason jars, Tupperware, or anything else that you have on hand.
Keep it away from heat and direct sunlight; it should last for 3-6 months or even longer!
When you are finished using the body butter, make sure to wash your hands before handling other items.
And don’t forget to enjoy the benefits of soft, nourished skin!
We hope you enjoyed this homemade whipped body butter recipe. Give it a try and let us know how it turns out!
How much does Homemade body butter last?
Homemade body butter can last up to 3-6 months, or even longer,
if stored properly in an air-tight container away from heat and direct sunlight.
If you are using natural ingredients like essential oils,
it is important to note that they do have a shorter shelf life than synthetic preservatives.
So keep an eye on the expiration date of your ingredients!
We hope this blog post has been helpful in providing you with a delicious, homemade vanilla whipped body butter recipe.
Have fun making this luxurious treat for yourself and enjoy the nourishing benefits of soft, healthy skin!
Be sure to store it properly so that it can last as long as possible.
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