How to Make Whipped Shea Body Butter?
Say goodbye to dry and dull skin with our luxurious whipped shea butter recipe! This homemade whipped shea butter is a nourishing and hydrating treat for your skin, especially during the colder months. It combines the goodness of shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil, and sweet almond oil to create a whipped, creamy, and fragrant body butter. Perfect for pampering yourself or as a thoughtful DIY gift for someone special, this whipped shea butter recipe will soon be a staple in your skincare routine.
What is whipped body butter?
Whipped body butter is a popular skincare product that is known for its rich, creamy texture and moisturizing properties. It is typically made by whipping together natural butters and oils such as shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil, and almond oil.
The process of whipping the ingredients creates a light, fluffy texture that is easy to apply and absorbs quickly into the skin. This type of body butter is often used to hydrate dry, rough skin and can be especially beneficial for those with eczema or psoriasis.
Whipped body butter may also contain other ingredients like essential oils, vitamin E, or natural fragrances to enhance their benefits and scent. Some of the benefits of using whipped body butter include:
Intense hydration: The natural butters and oils used in whipped body butter are deeply moisturizing and can help to restore moisture to even the driest skin.
Nourishment: Whipped body butter contains a high concentration of natural ingredients that can nourish the skin and provide it with essential vitamins and minerals.
Soothing: Many whipped body butters contain ingredients like lavender or chamomile that can help to soothe and calm irritated skin.
Long-lasting: Because whipped body butter is so rich and moisturizing, it can provide long-lasting hydration and protection to the skin.
To sum it up, whipped body butter is a luxurious and effective skincare product that can help to keep skin looking and feeling healthy and hydrated.
You may be thinking, ‘Why Bother Making it?’
There are several reasons why you may choose to make whipped body butter at home:
Customization: By making whipped body butter at home, you have the ability to customize the recipe to meet your specific skin needs. You can choose the natural butters and oils that work best for your skin type, and even add essential oils, fragrance oils, or other ingredients to address specific skin concerns.
Cost-effective: Buying high-quality body butter products from a store can be expensive, but making it at home can be much more cost-effective. You can buy the raw ingredients in bulk and create a larger quantity of whipped body butter for a lower cost.
Chemical-free: Many store-bought body butter products contain synthetic fragrances and other potentially harmful chemicals. By making whipped body butter at home, you can ensure that you are using only natural and safe ingredients on your skin.
Sustainable: Making your own whipped body butter reduces waste by eliminating the need for excessive packaging, and by using natural and sustainable ingredients, you can also reduce your environmental impact.
Fun and rewarding: Making your own skincare products can be a fun and rewarding experience. You get to experiment with different ingredients and create a product that is uniquely yours.
Overall, making whipped body butter at home can be a great option for those who want to customize their skincare routine, save money, and reduce their environmental impact.
There are so many ingredient combinations you can try depending on what your skincare goal is. Here’s a recipe I recommend for the winter to boost hydration and moisture retention, but you can definitely use it all year round it’s my Best Winter Moisturiser.
Whipped Body Butter Recipe
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Cooling time: 45 minutes
Whipping time: 20-25 minutes
Total time: 2 hours
Ingredients:
- 120g/4oz shea butter
- 50g/4tbsp cocoa butter
- 50g/4tbsp coconut oil
- 100g/7tbsp sweet almond oil
Equipment:
- 1x Stand mixer or bowl and hand mixer (with a whisk attachment)
- 1x Pot (for double boiling)
- 1x Heatproof bowl (must fit your pot)
- 1x Spoon
- Jars for storage (This recipe makes approx 3x180ml jars)
Instructions:
1. Begin by filling a pot with water and placing it over low heat on your stovetop. Let it come to a simmering boil.
2. Place the cocoa butter and coconut oil into the heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over your pot, creating a double boiler (ensure the bowl is not in direct contact with the boiling water). Allow the cocoa butter and coconut oil to melt completely. Once melted, remove the bowl from the heat and let the mixture cool. Transfer the cooled mixture to the refrigerator and let it chill until it reaches an applesauce-like texture (approximately 45 minutes).
3. While you wait for the cocoa-coconut mixture to cool and solidify, measure out the sweet almond oil and set it aside.
4. Add the soft (room temperature) shea butter to your stand mixer or mixing bowl.
5. Once the cocoa-coconut mixture has reached the desired consistency, add it to the shea butter in the mixing bowl.
6. Start by mixing at a slow speed to cream the butter together. As the mixture begins to lighten in colour, increase the speed to medium and slowly drizzle in 1/3 of the almond oil. Mix for 5 minutes, watching the volume increase.
7. Stop the mixer and use a spoon to scrape down the sides of the bowl, ensuring all the shea butter is fully incorporated into the mixture.
8. Turn the mixer to high speed and gradually drizzle in the remaining almond oil. The mixture will almost triple in volume and become whipped and creamy. This may take up to 15 minutes, depending on your mixer.
9. Transfer the whipped shea butter into your chosen containers using a spoon or a piping bag to ensure even distribution. Seal the containers with airtight lids.
Enjoy the soothing and nourishing benefits of your homemade whipped shea butter! Add it to your daily skincare routine or gift it to a loved one for an indulgent and thoughtful present.
Customizing scents with fragrance and essential oils is a delightful way to personalize skincare products and create your own unique aroma blends. By exploring various combinations of fragrance oils and essential oils, you can tailor your creations to evoke specific moods, emotions, or memories. Fragrance oils are synthetic, while essential oils are naturally derived, but both can be used to add an extra touch of luxury to homemade lotions, whipped shea butter, candles, or even soaps. When customizing scents, it's important to remember that a little goes a long way, so start small and adjust gradually. Experimenting is part of the fun in finding that perfect blend you'll adore and be proud to share with others!