How to Make Almond Body Butter Yourself
Thick, non-greasy body butter is perfect for soothing dry skin, and now you can make it at home! Keep reading to find out How to Make Almond Body Butter Yourself!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Resting Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 1/2 cup 1x
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup pure shea butter, grated
- 1 tablespoon pure cocoa butter, grated
- 1/8 cup vitamin e oil (or other neutral cooking oil such as safflower)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 20–30 drops almond or honey almond essential oil
Instructions
- Create a double boiler by filling a small saucepan with ½ cup water. Bring to a simmer.
- Place a glass bowl larger than the rim of the saucepan over the simmering water. This is now your double boiler.
- Add the shea and cocoa butters to the bowl and melt them together. Once melted, remove the bowl from the simmering water carefully using heat-proof mitts.
- In a separate glass bowl, mix the oil with the cornstarch until combined using a wooden utensil.
- Once the butters are cooled to the touch, add the cornstarch mixture. Mix until combined.
- Place the bowl into the fridge to solidify, about an hour.
- Once solid, whip the mixture using a hand mixer, stand mixer, or a simple fork. Do not over whip!
- Spoon into a glass storage jar with a lid. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.
Notes
Unrefined shea butter has a scent to it, so use refined if you are sensitive to smells or want a pure almond scent.
Avoid using olive oil here, as it is heavy and can clog pores.
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