Oh winter. It seems that you’ve teased us with your unseasonably warm days (75 degrees in February? I’ll take it!) only to come roaring back with fury (5-10 inches of snow? NO PLEASE). With this wishy washy weather, we need a moisturizer like this Coconut whipped body butter recipe that’s going to really nurture our skin.
I love a whipped body butter, as it’s super light weight and fluffy and melts right into your skin. Whipped Body Butter is sort of a little indulgence everyone can enjoy. It’s perfect for everyday use for a delightful mind-body experience. Don’t like this scent combination for your coconut whipped body butter recipe? Create your own! Shea Butter is available at most natural foods stores.
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DIY Coconut Whipped Body Butter Recipe
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Makes: 8 oz
A luxurious moisturizer that pampers your skin.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Organic Coconut Oil. We like Nutiva
- 2 Tbsp Shea Butter.
One of the following, for scent (optional)
- 5-10 drops Orange Essential Oil
- 5-10 drops Pine Essential Oil
- 5-10 drops Lemongrass Essential Oil
- 5-10 drops Lemon Essential Oil
Instructions
- In a double boiler over low heat, gently warm the coconut oil and shea butter. Be careful not to melt the oil and butter – heat just enough to blend easily. Once incorporated, transfer the oil and butter mixture to a bowl.
- Use an electric mixer on low speed to blend the coconut oil and shea butter until well mixed, 1-2 minutes.
- Increase the speed to medium for several minutes, then high for several more minutes until the mixture has a lovely, whipped consistency. Remember to keep scraping the ingredients down the sides of the bowl, so they get fully incorporated.
- Add the essential oils and blend to incorporate. The whole mixing process should take 8 to 10 minutes.
- Yields 8oz. Transfer to a container like a wide-mouth canning jar for easy scooping. Unlike coconut oil that has not been whipped, this product is easy to scoop even at cooler temperatures.
What a creative idea and actually sounds pretty easy to make. I will totally have to try this, thanks!
this sounds fantastic!!! I’d love to try it, and I do have coconut oil and shea butter, but have to get the rest – ooh, nice!