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Homemade whipped body butter in a glass jar surrounded by shea butter, natural oils, and almonds on a wooden tray.
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Homemade Whipped Body Butter

A rich, fragrance-free, waterless body butter made with four simple ingredients to help soften dry skin.
Prep Time15 minutes
Yield: 150 g

Equipment

  • Digital kitchen scale
  • heat-safe bowl
  • saucepan
  • electric hand mixer
  • silicone spatula
  • clean dry storage jar

Materials

  • 60 g unrefined shea butter
  • 30 g cocoa butter
  • 2 tbsp jojoba oil
  • 1 tsp additional jojoba oil
  • 1 tbsp sweet almond oil
  • 2 tsp additional sweet almond oil

Instructions

  • Weigh all ingredients using a digital scale.
  • Gently melt the shea butter and cocoa butter together in a double boiler, keeping water and steam out of the mixture.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the jojoba oil and sweet almond oil.
  • Cool until the mixture becomes opaque, thick, and softly set. Refrigerate briefly if needed.
  • Whip with an electric mixer for approximately 3–5 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  • Transfer to a completely dry, clean jar and close tightly.
  • Apply a small amount to slightly damp skin, avoiding broken or irritated areas.

Notes

Storage and safety
Store in a cool, dry place and keep water out of the jar. Make small batches, aim to use within four weeks as a conservative precaution, and discard at any sign of spoilage. Patch-test before use. Avoid sweet almond oil if you have a relevant allergy, unless a healthcare professional confirms it is appropriate.