In this tutorial, I’m diving into the world of DIY skincare to guide you through crafting your very own gingerbread-scented whipped body butter. Whether you’re looking to pamper yourself or create a thoughtful handmade gift, this recipe is sure to enchant with its blend of natural ingredients and festive fragrance. Get ready to indulge in the cozy charm of gingerbread with every application, and bring a little extra warmth to your winter skincare routine.
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GINGERBREAD-SCENTED WHIPPED BODY BUTTER
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE BODY BUTTER AT HOME
You can use this recipe to make homemade body butter in any fragrance. I chose gingerbread for the holidays, but you can use whatever fragrance or essential oils that you already own or that you like best.
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- shea butter
- coconut oil
- gingerbread fragrance oil
- measuring cups and spoons
- heat-safe bowl OR measuring cup
- hand mixer and medium bowl OR stand mixer
DIY WHIPPED BODY BUTTER
MAKING HOMEMADE BODY BUTTER
The secret to making homemade body butter is to melt the ingredients together to combine them. Then you quickly cool the ingredients so that the oils and butter re-solidify. Finally, you whip air into the soft but solid mixture until it has a light, airy texture. This will result in a body butter that is luxurious and soft but that has all the richness of coconut oil and shea butter.
STORING THE BODY BUTTER
Store the body butter in an airtight container in a cool place for 3-6 months. It is not necessary to refrigerate the butter, although you certainly can. If the butter is stored above 75 degrees Fahrenheit, the body butter may begin to melt or separate.
USING DIY BODY BUTTER
You can use homemade whipped body butter just like regular lotion. I like to apply it to skin that is warm and moist after a shower. This is a rich body butter, so you might not need much to add moisture to your skin. If you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this recipe, don’t use this body butter.
GINGERBREAD-SCENTED WHIPPED BODY BUTTER RECIPE
Creating your own body butter allows you to control the ingredients to have the highest-quality elements in the recipe. This luxurious whipped body butter is such a thoughtful holiday gift. You can multiply the measurements in the recipe to make a large batch and give handmade gifts for all your loved ones!
GINGERBREAD-SCENTED WHIPPED BODY BUTTER
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoons
- heat-safe bowl OR measuring cup
- hand mixer and medium bowl OR stand mixer
Materials
- ½ cup shea butter
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 10-15 drops gingerbread fragrance oil
Instructions
- Add the shea butter and coconut oil to a heat-safe bowl or measuring cup.
- Heat in the microwave on high for 1 minute, then remove and stir well. If not fully melted, heat for an additional 30 seconds, then stir well again.
- Transfer to a bowl or a stand mixer, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Remove from the refrigerator, and beat on high for 5 minutes, stopping to scrape the sides every minute, until you have a light and fluffy cream.
- Add the fragrance oil and mix on low to incorporate.
- Add mixture to an airtight jar.
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