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Homemade Body Butter

This smooth and moisturizing body butter makes a great gift...be sure to make some extra body butter for yourself!

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 Cup Shea Butter
  • 1/4 Cup Mango Butter or Cocoa Butter
  • 1/4 Cup Carrier Oil - jojoba, sweet almond, etc.
  • 3 Tablespoons arrowroot powder optional - prevents product from feeling greasy
  • 36 drops Essential Oil (1% solution) - lavender, geranium, frankincense (12 drops ea) or pre-made blend of choice
Servings 1
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 5 min
How To Make It
  1. Melt butters in a double boiler In a small bowl, whisk the arrowroot into the carrier oil and add to the melted butters.
  2. Stir to combine. Allow to cool for 30-60 minutes and then add the essential oils. Whisk with a fork until it appears “whipped.”
  3. Scoop the body butter into a jar and seal with a lid. Store at room temperature about six months. (if bacteria isn’t introduced to the mixture via dirty hands).