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Homemade Non-Greasy Whipped Body Butter

A luxurious, fluffy, and non-greasy DIY body butter that absorbs quickly into the skin. Made with shea butter, oils, and arrowroot powder for a matte finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 4oz Jars
Course: DIY, Skincare
Cuisine: Beauty
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hard Butters
  • 0.5 cup Shea Butter refined or unrefined
  • 0.5 cup Mango Butter
  • 0.25 cup Coconut Oil solid state
Oils & Add-ins
  • 0.25 cup Jojoba Oil or Sweet Almond Oil
  • 2 tbsp Arrowroot Powder to reduce greasiness
  • 1 tsp Vitamin E Oil
  • 20-30 drops Essential Oils Lavender, Rose, or Vanilla
  • 1 tsp Pink Mica Powder optional for color

Equipment

  • Double Boiler
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Piping bag and star tip
  • Glass jars

Method
 

  1. In a double boiler, melt Shea butter, Mango butter, and Coconut oil until completely liquid.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the Jojoba oil and Vitamin E oil.
  3. Place the bowl in the freezer for 15-20 minutes until the mixture cools to a semi-solid, opaque mash (do not let it freeze solid).
  4. Using an electric mixer, whip the mixture on medium-high speed.
  5. As it becomes fluffy, add the Arrowroot powder, essential oils, and mica powder.
  6. Continue whipping for 5-10 minutes until stiff peaks form and volume doubles.
  7. Transfer to a piping bag and pipe into clean jars. Store in a cool place.

Notes

If the butter melts in hot weather, simply re-whip it. Keep water out of the mixture to prevent spoilage.