• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to after header navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Wellness Mama script logo

Wellness Mama®

Simple Answers for Healthier Families

  • About
  • Favorites
  • Podcast
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • Health
  • Natural Home
  • Motherhood
  • Mindset
  • Natural Remedies
  • Beauty
  • Organization
  • Travel
  • Reviews
  • Recipes
diy natural body butter recipe homemade gift
  • Beauty

Luxurious Homemade Whipped Body Butter

Katie WellsNov 14, 2018Updated: Apr 23, 2019
Reading Time: 3 min

This post contains affiliate links.
Click here to read my affiliate policy.

Jump to Recipe
Wellness Mama » Blog » Beauty » Luxurious Homemade Whipped Body Butter
Table of Contents[Hide][Show]
  • Why Body Butter?
  • How to Make Body Butter
  • DIY Whipped Body Butter Recipe
  • Body Butter FAQ+−
    • Will it be greasy?
    • How long will it last?
    • Why is mine not white like yours?
    • Will this clog my pores?
  • Other Body Butter Variations

I love making natural beauty products as gifts, and homemade body butter is one friends and family always love to receive. It’s a gift that is easy to personalize with custom natural scents (and even can help with sleep if you add a little magnesium!).

Put the finished product in a cute glass jar with ribbon and a tag, and you have a thoughtful and beautiful gift that will make them feel pampered for months.

Even if you aren’t typically the type to make your own gifts, this recipe is easy for DIY beginners and fun to make. Give it a try!

Why Body Butter?

Body butter is thicker than lotion and contains less water. This means it takes longer to penetrate the skin (don’t walk on a floor barefoot after applying body butter to your feet!) but it’s very moisturizing and softens even those tougher, very dry spots like the knees, elbows, and feet.

By whipping body butter, you get the best of both worlds since it is soft and easy to apply but still extra moisturizing.

How to Make Body Butter

This new recipe has similar ingredients to these homemade lotion bars, but removes the beeswax and whips the mixture as it cools to create a cloud-like lotion that is extremely nourishing!

This body butter is great for babies or sensitive skin, and scents can be added to make it a custom gift for anyone (or to keep for yourself!).

My current favorite is a peppermint-scented version for the holidays, but I also like a citrus/lavender combination.

diy natural body butter recipe homemade gift

DIY Whipped Body Butter Recipe

Katie Wells
The combination of shea and cocoa butter with two nourishing oils makes a highly moisturizing combination, but whipping the mix helps it go on smoothly without being oily.
4.29 from 45 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Cook Time 25 mins
Chilling time 1 hr 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
Servings 2 cups

Equipment

  • Double boiler or bowl suspended over a pan of water

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup shea butter
  • ½ cup cocoa butter
  • ½ cup coconut oil
  • ½ cup almond oil (or jojoba, or olive)
  • 10-30 drops essential oil (optional, I use lavender)

Instructions
 

  • In a double boiler or glass bowl, combine all the ingredients except for the essential oils.
  • Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until all ingredients are melted.
  • Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
  • Stir in the essential oils if using.
  • Place the bowl in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour or until the mixture is starting to harden around the edges.
  • Use a hand mixer to whip for 10 minutes until fluffy.
  • Return to the fridge for 10-15 minutes to set.
  • Store in a glass jar with a lid and use as you would regular lotion or body butter. If your home is above 75°F, the body butter may soften and need to be kept in the fridge to maintain the whipped texture.
  • Keep for yourself, or give away! Enjoy!

Notes

Cocoa butter, shea butter, and mango butter are all interchangeable in this recipe. If you only have one or two on hand, feel free to substitute or play with different proportions.
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Body Butter FAQ

This recipe has been around for a while, so here are some of the questions you’ve asked the most:

Will it be greasy?

Body butter is definitely more emollient and has a heavier texture than lotion does, but after a few minutes it will penetrate the skin and lose any greasy feel.

How long will it last?

Stored away from moisture and light this homemade body butter should last 6-8 months. Using a spoon or spatula to dip rather than your fingers will extend the life of the body butter.

Why is mine not white like yours?

Shea butter especially can vary in texture and color depending on the brand. Not to worry, it will still work just as well!

Will this clog my pores?

Nope! This body butter actually did wonders on my cystic acne back in the day.

Other Body Butter Variations

Mastered the recipe? Try mixing up your own combinations! Here are some ideas to get you started:

  • Magnesium Body Butter – Get the benefits of magnesium with this therapeutic version
  • Vanilla Mint Chocolate Massage Butter – Perfect for a couples’ at-home massage!
  • Herbal Body Butter – Marshmallow root and calendula flowers make this extra nourishing for skin
  • Orange Blossom Body Butter – I’ve been dying to round up the ingredients for this recipe and try it out.
  • Three Kings Christmas Body Butter – For an extra-special holiday gift, use the base recipe above and add 10 drops each of frankincense and myrrh essential oils plus 1 teaspoon gold mica powder.

Ever made your own body butter? Want to try this recipe? Share below!

How to make simple and luxurious whipped body butter with shea butter and natural oil

Category: Beauty

Share this article

FacebookTweetPinLinkedIn
Print / PDF / Email

About Katie Wells

Katie Wells, CTNC, MCHC, Founder of Wellness Mama and Wellnesse, has a background in research, journalism, and nutrition. As a wife and mom of six, she turned to research and took health into her own hands to find answers to her health problems. WellnessMama.com is the culmination of her thousands of hours of research and all posts are medically reviewed and verified by the Wellness Mama research team. Katie is also the author of the bestselling books The Wellness Mama Cookbook and The Wellness Mama 5-Step Lifestyle Detox.

  • All Posts

You may also enjoy these posts…

Mango Butter Benefits & Uses for Luxurious Skin, Hair, and More

Mango Butter Benefits & Uses for Luxurious Skin, Hair, and More

homemade lotion

Luxurious Homemade Lotion Recipe

How to make soaked and dehydrated almond butter in five minutes

Homemade Almond Butter Recipe

Homemade Natural Body Wash Recipe

Homemade Natural Body Wash

dole whip

Real Food Pineapple Whip Recipe (Like Dole Whip)

How to make butter

How to Make Butter

Reader Interactions

Discussion (732 Comments)

  1. Jenny

    November 11, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Which type of coconut oil do you buy from the site your recipe links to? I’m not sure which would be best. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      November 12, 2012 at 12:03 PM

      The Gold Label is definitely the best, but just regular expeller pressed from there will also work well in cosmetic uses.

      Reply
      • Gigi Schmuckal

        December 9, 2015 at 1:56 PM

        Hi, I went to Thrive Market to check out the coconut oil you were recommending. I had forgotten that with Thrive, you have to become a member. I don’t want to do that. Can I just use my Trader Joe’s Coconut Oil? If not, can you recommend an appropriate type of coconut oil that you can buy someplace where you don’t HAVE to be a member?

        Thanks,
        Gigi

        Reply
        • Wellness Mama

          December 9, 2015 at 9:05 PM

          I buy from here as well: https://wellnessmama.com/go/tropical-traditions/

          Reply
          • Duddy Farms

            April 4, 2020 at 7:02 PM

            I this worked so good with our CBD infused Coconut oil!!! Thanks for a simple yet wonderful recipe!!

          • Tonya

            April 13, 2020 at 5:21 PM

            What size jar does this recipe fill?

        • Kelsea

          December 20, 2015 at 9:22 PM

          I might be a little late, but I am totally sold on the TJ’s version and it worked perfectly in the recipe!

          Reply
      • dania

        April 1, 2020 at 6:28 PM

        pro tip: add old eyeshadow for a shimmery effect!

        Reply
        • Meredith

          June 22, 2021 at 2:42 PM

          Actually a very amateur tip; old eyeshadow is guaranteed to have lots of bacteria (no make-up should ever be kept or used for more than a few months or so) in it so I wouldn’t recommend adding it to body butter. Adding some fresh, new body shimmer would be much better if someone actually wanted shimmery body butter.

          Reply
    • Shelly

      December 23, 2020 at 7:47 PM

      Not sure what shea butter is the best.

      Reply
      • Lynne Schantzen

        February 5, 2021 at 4:50 PM

        it is really a matter of choice. for me part of the fun in making cosmetics and other aromatherapy or the like is to experiment with the different oils,fragrances and other ingredients. No two brands ever seem to blend alike and back thru the years when I sometimes made my own ingredients quality control was so exacting just to have it come out the same. The best thing to do is have fun and enjoy always.

        Reply
      • Cyndi

        February 19, 2021 at 1:07 PM

        Mine will not solidify. I followed measurements exactly.
        Any suggestions on what I can do?

        Reply
        • Stephanie

          March 26, 2021 at 9:08 PM

          Add more of the shea butter unmelted and blend it in. It will thicken and then become whipped. I had the same problem as well! I also read where you can choose to not boil or melt down the ingredients too

          Reply
        • Alexis

          April 11, 2021 at 9:21 AM

          How many oz of finished product does this make?

          Reply
  2. Julie Snow

    November 11, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Can you give proportions for your lavender/citrus blend? It sounds heavenly!

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      November 12, 2012 at 12:03 PM

      I used 15 drops of each in this recipe.

      Reply
  3. melissa bridges

    November 10, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Here’s a silly question. I am SO excited about this recipe…but I don’t have a hand mixer. Do you think that using my kitchenaid mixer would provide the same results? Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      November 12, 2012 at 12:05 PM

      It will… I just don’t have one, so I had to use a hand mixer, but a regular one would actually probably work better…

      Reply
      • Lisa

        September 3, 2016 at 2:39 AM

        I used a stand mixer and it whipped up great.

        I was wondering though if I over-whipped with the stand mixer. The body butter basically melts in my hand. Is that typical?

        Reply
        • Kay

          September 3, 2016 at 1:12 PM

          Add a little tapioca powder or arrowroot powder.

          Reply
          • Ola

            April 2, 2020 at 5:47 AM

            Well-done, please I will like to know the measurements if I want to make it in a large quantities and what if I don’t have fridge can I put it in the corner of my room

        • Shelly

          November 10, 2019 at 11:09 PM

          If I want to make multiple scents, can you add the essential oils after you whip it up? Its no big deal if I can’t, it would just save time.

          Reply
        • Holly

          November 11, 2019 at 8:50 AM

          How many batches will 1lbs. of cocoa butter make? IE: if I use a half cup per recipe how far will 1lbs. get me?

          Reply
          • Sharon

            December 21, 2019 at 10:58 PM

            1 pound is 16 ounces. 1 cup is 8 ounces. 16 ounces will make 4 1/2 cup servings.

        • Nina

          August 26, 2022 at 8:26 AM

          Yes Lisa. It’s because the butter was whipped. Totally normal. Just make sure you add the arrow root powder or tapioca starch to make it less greasy. Works wonders for the skin.

          Reply
  4. Michelle Pfennighaus

    November 10, 2012 at 2:47 PM

    Ooh delicious. I assume I can get all of those ingredients at Whole Foods? Never bought shea butter before.

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      November 12, 2012 at 11:53 AM

      Not sure, but I would think that you could.

      Reply
    • Zipporah

      March 2, 2021 at 12:30 PM

      How jars did this recipe fill? What was the ounce of the jars you used?

      Reply
  5. Laelle Martin

    November 10, 2012 at 12:40 AM

    This looks great, I am definitely going to make some soon!

    Reply
    • Heather

      July 21, 2014 at 10:32 AM

      I just made this recipe last night and it turned out beautifully!! I followed the recipe exactly as it is written. I’ll be making this again. Thanks Katie.

      Reply
      • Wellness Mama

        July 21, 2014 at 10:36 AM

        Yay! Thanks for reading!

        Reply
        • Heather

          July 25, 2014 at 12:12 PM

          I want to use jasmine essential oil next time, and I was wondering how much to use. It seems a little stronger than the lavender & citrus combo. What do you think?

          Reply
        • Nic

          August 26, 2016 at 9:25 PM

          Hello! For my Whipped Butter Recipe, can I use all three butters(Shea, Mango, and Cocoa) ? If so what are your recommended measurements?

          Reply
      • Abbie

        May 27, 2015 at 11:09 AM

        I realize you posted this awhile ago… Wondering if you remember how much this recipe made?

        Reply
        • Abbey

          November 9, 2017 at 12:17 PM

          I was wondering the same thing!! Searching comments for the answer…

          Reply
      • Wanda Meriwether

        March 8, 2020 at 2:31 PM

        My body butter will not whip its staying like a lotion maybe even thinner ?? Help

        Reply
        • Jen Bero

          December 19, 2020 at 1:54 PM

          I’m definitely too late to help Wanda, but for others, I have to whip mine WAYYY lounger than 10 minutes to get it fluffy. Not sure why, but don’t give up! Like I whipped for over 20 minutes!! I love this stuff <3

          Reply
  6. Andrea

    November 9, 2012 at 9:15 PM

    Hi Wellness Mama!
    I love your blog and app and have turned so many of my friends and family on to you – they love you too! I’ve made the lotion bars and love them and really want to try the whipped body butter but as I read the recipe I didn’t see when you are to add the essential oils. So at what stage do you add the oils?
    Thank you! Keep the wellness coming!

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      November 10, 2012 at 10:40 AM

      After it is heated but before putting in the fridge to cool…

      Reply
      • Amy

        March 2, 2014 at 2:47 PM

        It would be great if you could edit the recipe to state that. Excited to try this. Thanks for sharing 🙂

        Reply
        • Niki

          August 25, 2019 at 11:51 AM

          How many oz. does this recipe make?

          Reply
      • Laurie

        March 15, 2014 at 11:36 AM

        Thanks for asking this question. I just made and saw the recipe does not tell you when to add the essential oils.

        Reply
    • Nancy MCDuff

      February 3, 2020 at 3:21 PM

      It sayt to add it in Step 3

      Reply
    • Brenda

      February 28, 2020 at 7:31 PM

      How do you measure shea butter? Its in a big block. If it smells does it mean its rancid, can it go bad? Do you use essential oils?

      Reply
      • Tania

        March 6, 2020 at 6:53 AM

        was just wondering the same thing. are these measured by weight or by volume?

        Reply
  7. Jenny Trimpe

    November 9, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    This would be nice to give as a gift, but I have a family member allergic to coconut. Can I just leave it out and add more of one of the other ingredients? Or does the coconut oil serve another purpose like making it solid?

    Reply
    • Ted

      November 25, 2013 at 3:56 PM

      I was wondering the same as my face can’t tolerate coconut oil.

      Reply
      • Emily

        November 26, 2013 at 12:26 AM

        I think if you played around with more shea/mango and some beeswax it would work. That may affect the butter being whipped, though. If it didn’t work, you could use it as salve….

        Reply
    • Austin

      December 7, 2013 at 8:41 PM

      You could also just melt down your butters, add a small amount of liquid oil (maybe one part liquid oil to 6 or 7 parts butter, just start small) and then whip it as it sets.

      Reply
    • Meg

      October 3, 2019 at 8:54 AM

      Hey All~
      Wondering if any of you have made this, or any other whipped Shea butter recipe, and had success with it remaining more solid, than turning to oil? Appreciate any tip and suggestions!

      Reply
      • Gina Parnell

        October 18, 2019 at 8:36 PM

        I know it’s been years since you posted, but I’m frustrated by this recipe. I made it because I have skin sensitivities and it didn’t whip! I followed the instructions to the letter. Argh!

        Reply
        • Barbara T

          October 21, 2019 at 4:04 PM

          I just made this recipe again and it whipped beautifully – I’ve never had an issue with it not whipping. I had to refrigerate mine much longer than directed before it was semi-solid enough to whip. I actually refrigerated it overnight and then allowed it to come to room temperature. I used a stand mixer, but any mixer at high speed should enable it to whip.

          Reply
          • Nicole

            November 24, 2019 at 8:43 AM

            I made this yesterday. I left it in the fridge for about 2 1/2 hours. Once it set up, I left it out on the kitchen counter overnight. It was pretty solid this morning, so I cut it into chunks and put it into my Kitchen Aid stand mixer this morning. It whipped up wonderfully! I made a fairly large batch – I am giving this and coconut sugar scrub as holiday gifts to my mom, sisters in law, girlfriends and co-workers. I hope that they will love this as much as I do!

          • Caitlyn M

            November 26, 2019 at 7:40 PM

            How many jars did you get? I’m wanting to use 16 oz. mason jars and I haven’t seen anywhere yet how many jars (or ounces) this recipe will yield. Thanks in advance 🙂

        • Rachel

          February 22, 2020 at 12:25 PM

          I made this and there is a gritty texture when I rub it on my skin…. if I keep rubbing it goes away and the lotion is absorbed- but trying to figure out what caused this. Does this mean I didn’t mix it enough? I put it in the fridge, it was too hard for my hand mixer so I let it sit and come to room temp, then blended it.
          Also, are the measurements for the ingredients when they are solid?
          Thanks!

          Reply
          • Rebekah

            March 15, 2020 at 2:51 PM

            Your shea butter may have been overheated-I have noticed this in the past if I heated it too much or too long. It gets gritty. Some are grittier than others. I add it last and remove from heat as soon as it is melted. Good luck! I’m moving over to mango butter for some recipes because of this.

          • Eileen

            April 1, 2021 at 11:18 PM

            Hi Rachel, When I make my shea butter moisturiser, I mash it with a fork at room temperature to soften it, before beating it with my hand held mixer. I read that melting it, or storing in the fridge causes the graininess. After whipping, it should be double in volume, and like whipped cream. At this point I add coconut oil, any liquid oils, and then essential oils.
            I haven’t yet tried using cacao butter, but think that you would need to melt this first, then cool before adding. It is a firmer butter, so should help to harden your moisturiser. Worth a try.
            Store in a cool place, not the fridge. Good luck ? Eileen

  8. Iryna Arute

    November 9, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    I cannot stand the smell of shea butter. What could I substitute it with? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      November 9, 2012 at 4:16 PM

      Just use 1/2 cup of mango butter instead and use the cocoa butter for that one. Mango butter is awesome for the skin and doesn’t have a smell at all…

      Reply
      • Brenda

        November 23, 2012 at 5:16 AM

        Can you just use all mango butter?

        Reply
        • Wellness Mama

          November 23, 2012 at 12:12 PM

          Yep

          Reply
    • Missy Corron

      January 23, 2014 at 8:07 AM

      Actually – I purchased all natural cold pressed shea and it doesn’t smell at all.. that smell is somehow created in the heated process… I love the cold process..

      Reply
      • Rita

        September 1, 2014 at 7:36 PM

        Have you found a good body butter recipe that prepares without heating?

        And where do you find a hand mixer/what is it supposed to look like if I google it?

        Reply
        • Karen Grat

          February 27, 2015 at 3:48 AM

          if you can afford a Kitchen Aid get one it whips it so smooth . I purchase mine from QVC with easy pay…

          Reply
        • Jennifer

          March 4, 2015 at 12:40 PM

          I bought a kitchenaid stand mixer at the goodwill. I don’t heat my butters at all unless they dry a bit and you’re left with chunks. then I melt those and add to the bowl.. then whip away until double in size.. then add EO and whip for about 30 seconds.. If you want color, add a bit of mica but I leave it out.. sometimes add cocoa or nutmeg powder for a bronzer affect

          Reply
        • Bree

          July 5, 2016 at 6:29 PM

          I haven’t tried it, but this one commenter named Ella said this works really well;

          “Ella says:
          December 18, 2015 at 5:23 AM

          Hi Lovelies! Katie, I just love you and appreciate your work at WM so much. God bless you, dear Katie!
          Ok, now for the reason I’m commenting, which is something I never do: y’all can save a lot of time and effort – and a few nutrients – by just putting all your oils in a blender first. Pulse, then let ‘er rip! No need to melt. Then go right to step 4, adding your EOs as you mix. Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays, All!”

          Hope this helps!

          Reply
          • Christina

            August 14, 2019 at 7:56 AM

            Has anyone tried this like she suggests without melting?

      • Theresa Balchus

        January 13, 2015 at 5:55 PM

        Hi.
        I don’t know where to post this question but this one had to do with heat so I’ll ask here. Doesn’t heating cold pressed items make them lose all that’s good? Do I need to use a thermometer to make sure it doesn’t go higher than a certain temp?

        Reply
        • Fiona

          January 21, 2015 at 2:01 PM

          You’re not actually ‘heating’ the oils, you’re just finding the temperature they all melt at. If you tried mixing them without warming them, they wouldn’t blend properly.

          They’ll be fine but it’s a valid question.

          Reply
      • Dana

        November 21, 2015 at 5:36 PM

        How do you do that? And where did you get it from?

        Reply
      • Dana

        December 7, 2015 at 5:58 PM

        Hi where do you get the cold pressed kind?

        Reply
        • Bree

          July 5, 2016 at 6:31 PM

          100% Cold Pressed Organic Argan Oil 100 ml BY AAA Shea Butter

          Just copy and paste that into your search bar and it should bring you to Amazon…

          Reply
      • linda

        May 23, 2016 at 11:05 PM

        i believe it’s the other way around. the raw, cold-pressed shea butter has a smell but the refined doesn’t just like with coconut oil.

        Reply
    • Justine

      September 9, 2016 at 6:19 PM

      Try using raw ivroy shea butter. I personally love the yellow raw shea butter because of the smell.

      Reply
  9. Felecia Cofield

    November 9, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    Hi Wellness Mama! The whipped body butter sounds good enough to eat! And so nourishing for the skin! Thanks for sharing the recipe! Blessings from Bama!

    Reply
  10. Jessica Harris

    November 9, 2012 at 3:43 PM

    I use cocoa butter wafers… would the recipe proportions still work if I measure 1/2 cup of wafers? Your measurements are by volume, and lots of times I weigh mine, so I just want to make sure I get it right. Thanks for all the great ideas!

    Reply
    • Wellness Mama

      November 9, 2012 at 3:49 PM

      Yep, I”d add 1/2 cup plus about 4 extra wafers to fill the air space and it should work great

      Reply
      • Jessica Harris

        November 9, 2012 at 4:27 PM

        Thanks!

        Reply
      • Robin

        February 8, 2014 at 7:32 PM

        I just made a different recipe than yours but would like to try this. The one I made called for one cup of cocoa butter, incidentally I too used wafers and would not recommend adding more to full the air gaps. it called for a 1/2 cup of Shea or another hard butter, I used mango and a 1/2 cup almond or jojoba to be added after the solids were melted. So, I’m wondering about all the same measurements for this recipe. There was an implication that it was a 75% hard to 25% oil ratio. Just wondering how this one compares.

        Reply
        • jennifer Kralik

          December 7, 2014 at 12:03 PM

          HI, I was wondering if you know what the weight of the ingredients for the body butter recipe? Thank you.

          Reply
          • Elma

            September 22, 2015 at 11:42 AM

            1/2 cup shea butter, 1/2 cup cocoa butter, 1/2 cup coconut oil and 1/2 cup light oil or carrier oil. Total = 2 cups = 16 FL oz.

          • Darlene

            September 24, 2015 at 10:18 PM

            Coco butter 1/2 cup= 49g or 1.73oz
            Shea butter 1/2 cup= 112g or 3.95oz
            Liquid 1/2 cup = 4 oz @

            With a total of 16 fluid oz

          • Darlene

            September 24, 2015 at 10:21 PM

            Coco butter 1/2 cup= 49g or 1.73oz
            Shea butter 1/2 cup= 112g or 3.95oz
            Liquid 1/2 cup = 4 oz @

            With a total of 16 fluid oz
            I have also heard that you should keep all of the butters on the stove and simmer them for 20 minutes so that when they are done they don’t become grainy is true or false

        • Holly

          February 8, 2016 at 4:58 PM

          HI, hoping you can answer my question. I think I added too many hard butters? Or left in the fridge too long (over night ?…) because was super hard to wipe and never got light like the first batch I made. considering trying to re wipe but what would you suggest I add to get it lighter? Thanks so much!

          Reply
          • Amanda

            February 9, 2016 at 9:43 AM

            My guess is that leaving it in the fridge overnight is what made it too hard to whip. You could try letting it set out and come to room temperature before whipping it again. If that doesn’t work, I’d melt it again and whip it when it becomes a soft solid, before it gets hard.

          • Mae

            September 30, 2016 at 4:07 PM

            You’re only supposed to leave it in the fridge until ats slightly hardened. I just melted everything and its in the fridge now!! Cant wait. Lets hope my little sister doesnt beat me on the head with her little toy flower while im whipping it and i mess it up. Goodluck and wish ME luck. Lol

      • jake

        October 18, 2014 at 5:20 PM

        When you refer to wafers, do you mean those used for edible products with cocoa butter?

        Reply
        • Michele Woody

          December 13, 2014 at 4:54 PM

          Jake, I believe there is a difference between the wafers you can eat and these used for soaps and lotions. I looked this up online and the ones you can eat say ‘edible’ on them while the kind for health and beauty products do not. That is what “I” concluded from my search; if this is incorrect please someone correct my error.

          Reply
      • Kelly

        March 25, 2015 at 9:41 PM

        What would beeswax do to the recipe and how much would I add?
        Thanks so much!

        Reply
      • Kat Curlee

        June 10, 2015 at 8:20 PM

        Hey Friend!
        Can I substitute Cocoa or Shea butter for Coconut Butter (or Coconut Concentrate Cream)?

        Reply
        • Zorree H.

          November 14, 2015 at 12:25 AM

          Hey! Love your Ideas! One question…When do we add the essential oil??

          Reply
          • Manjula

            November 23, 2015 at 3:54 PM

            I noticed she didn’t mention when to add the essential oils as well. I’ve made quite a few body products and this is my two cents: Essential oils should be added between the time it’s hot and cold. You don’t want to add them too hot because it effects the quality of the aroma and will lose some of the scent. But if you add it when it’s too cold, it won’t distribute properly. My body butter batch is cooling right now and I’m going to add my essential oils before the refrigeration step. Hope that helps!

      • Abby

        September 22, 2015 at 5:41 PM

        When do I add the cocoa butter wafers to the recipe?

        Reply
      • Darlene

        September 24, 2015 at 10:41 PM

        Amazon they have all the butters in is there are forms they also have the oils like almond olive walnut and other carrier oils and essential oils as well and they are at a reasonable price

        Reply
      • Darlene

        September 24, 2015 at 10:46 PM

        Amazon has all the butters in there raw form, they also have the oils like almond, olive, walnut, and other carrier oils and essential oils as well.
        They are reasonabley priced

        Reply
      • Daniela

        October 13, 2015 at 10:23 PM

        Hello can i substitute cocoa ir mango butter for one whole cup of shea butter? And can i add one spoon of provitamin b5?
        Thanks

        Reply
      • Holly

        November 6, 2015 at 7:54 PM

        Instead of using shea butter can I use one cup of cocoa butter

        Reply
        • Wellness Mama

          November 7, 2015 at 11:45 AM

          Yes… those two are interchangeable in recipes like this

          Reply
          • Noelle

            November 17, 2015 at 4:43 PM

            Hello,

            I was wondering how you made your body butter white in color? The one I made looks like a yellowish color and isn’t too appealing….

          • Amy

            April 24, 2016 at 7:58 AM

            What are the name brands of the Shea, Coaco and mango butters do you use?

          • Wellness Mama

            April 29, 2016 at 11:58 AM

            There are links in the post, but I order from Mountain Rose Herbs whenever they have them in stock.

      • Ella

        December 18, 2015 at 5:23 AM

        Hi Lovelies! Katie, I just love you and appreciate your work at WM so much. God bless you, dear Katie!
        Ok, now for the reason I’m commenting, which is something I never do: y’all can save a lot of time and effort – and a few nutrients – by just putting all your oils in a blender first. Pulse, then let ‘er rip! No need to melt. Then go right to step 4, adding your EOs as you mix. Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays, All!

        Reply
      • Festa

        January 22, 2016 at 7:53 PM

        Hi…what if i want to add citric Acid to this mix of yours..how many teaspoons do i add?
        Thanks Love what you doing.

        Reply
        • Bree

          July 5, 2016 at 6:27 PM

          I’m not too sure it would be a good idea to add the citric acid to the recipe…Since this is going on your body and since citric acid can burn the skin, it might be best to leave it out.

          Reply
      • Kendra

        January 25, 2016 at 12:09 PM

        Hey! When do I add the scented oil, in which step? (Sorry I have never done anything like this)

        Reply
        • Wellness Mama

          January 25, 2016 at 4:38 PM

          I add them in the whipping stage as it is not recommended to heat them.

          Reply
          • Suzette

            September 22, 2016 at 6:14 AM

            WM, you should edit your recipe above to add that information (when to add the EO’s). Several folks here have had the same question and it would be helpful to have that in the instructions instead of having to search the comments. Some of us have made body butter before and know when to add the EO’s, but newbies won’t.

            Thanks so much! Have a blessed day!

          • Wellness Mama

            October 10, 2016 at 3:28 PM

            Just updated. Thanks for the suggestion 🙂

        • Bee

          January 21, 2018 at 2:46 AM

          Hi, going to try this., I noticed that the essential oils were noted on stage 3 of the recipe. X

          Reply
      • Tata

        February 6, 2016 at 7:08 PM

        You can find them on Amazon.com

        Reply
        • Andrea

          March 15, 2016 at 5:03 AM

          Gurl how much did you pay for it?

          Reply
      • Xima Nicola

        March 29, 2016 at 10:29 PM

        Would it be fine if I just used coconut oil and shea butter? Why the need for other stuff?

        Reply
    • Jessica

      September 1, 2014 at 12:59 PM

      Re: measuring with cocoa butter wafers:
      Since these are fats, I used a liquid measure, using the displacement method for the Shea & Cocoa butters & the coconut oil.

      Shea & cocoa: filled my measuring cup to 1/2 cup with super cold water, added wafers (cocoa) or spoonfuls Shea of the butters, ensuring all were submerged, until the water level rose to 1 cup.

      I melted these & then added the coconut & apricot kernel oils away from the heat. I used the same method as above to measure the coconut oil, but spooning into the 1/2 cup apricot oil instead of water.

      Reply
    • Jina

      April 14, 2015 at 12:46 PM

      How come my butter is not hardening?

      Reply
      • Anusha Chhagan

        August 15, 2016 at 5:42 PM

        I’m wondering this too. still liquid after an hour in the fridge
        and whipping did nothing. now after more time in the fridge
        it is hard but not whipped. I’m wondering if it’s just too warm
        in here…Dallas, TX in august! !

        Reply
      • Anusha Chhagan

        August 15, 2016 at 6:25 PM

        It might be too warm in your home

        Reply
Newer Comments »

Join the Conversation... Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Please read the comment policy.

Recipe Rating




The information on this website has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease. By accessing or using this website, you agree to abide by the Terms of Service, Full Disclaimer, Privacy Policy, Affiliate Disclosure, and Comment Policy. Content may not be reproduced in any form. Ads provided by CafeMedia Family & Parenting Network. Displayed ads do not constitute endorsement or recommendation by Wellness Mama.


Content

  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Podcast
  • Favorites
  • Wellnesse

Support

  • Newsletter
  • Podcast Application
  • Medical Review Board
  • My Books
  • Sitemap
  • Contact

Policies

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Full Disclaimer
  • Affiliate Disclosure
  • Promo Guidelines
  • Comment Policy

Join the
Wellness Mama Tribe!


Copyright © 2023 · Wellness Mama® · All Rights Reserved · Powered by BizBudding