This Homemade Whipped Body Butter makes for a luxurious homemade gift! It would also be a great addition to a homemade spa gift basket!
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When it comes to gifts for friends and family, I love hand-making things especially for the recipient. There’s something very special about a homemade gift, I think. This Lemongrass Whipped Body Butter was simple to make and I’m excited to gift it for the holidays.
I start with Barlean’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil. It comes exclusively from certified-organic plantations in the Philippines where coconut palms grow naturally without pesticides. It is fair-trade and cold-pressed. It’s perfect for recipes as well as DIY beauty treatments, like this!
Is lemongrass good for you?
While Web MD points out that there are limited studies, there is some information that indicates “Lemongrass contains substances that are thought to relieve pain and swelling, reduce fever, improve levels of sugar and cholesterol in the blood, stimulate the uterus and menstrual flow, and have antioxidant properties.”
How long with this homemade body butter last?
This homemade mixture is best when used within 12-months. It’s not so much that it will “go bad” as it just won’t doing as good a job of moisturizing your skin.
What is the difference between lotion and body butter?
Body butter typically contains more oil, giving it a creamier texture than body lotion.
What are the benefits of coconut oil on skin?
It keeps your skin moisturized and can help fight inflammation. It can also protect your skin from harmful bacteria.
What kind of coconut oil is best for skin?
Organic, unrefined coconut oil is the best kind of coconut oil to use for your skin to get all the benefits!
Is coconut oil good for very dry skin?
YES! Coconut oil is incredibly hydrating for skin, so it’s a great, natural option for someone who has very dry skin.
How do you use body butter?
Paying extra attention to the super dry parts of your body, apply the body butter in light strokes and rub it in until your skin has absorbed it all.
Lemongrass Whipped Body Butter
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DIY Whipped Body Butter
This DIY Whipped Body Butter makes for a luxurious homemade gift!
Materials
- 1/2 cup organic coconut oil (I prefer Barlean's)
- 20 drops Lemongrass oil
- 1 cup Unrefined Shea Butter
- 1/2 cup Sweet Almond Oil ( jojoba, avocado, or oilive oil will also work)
Tools
- Mixing bowl
- Pot
- Whisk
- Hand mixer
- Spatula
- Jars with liner and dome lid
Instructions
- Put the shea butter and coconut oil into the bowl.
- Add a little water in your pot and set the bowl on top. Warm on low until the shea butter and coconut oil melt together.
- Remove from the heat. Add the lemongrass essential oil to your almond oil and combine with the mixture in the bowl.
- Let the mixture cool until it begins to harden again.
- Beat the mixture until the mixture becomes a butter-like consistency. Using the spatula, transfer to your jar. Secure the lid tightly.
Notes
This recipe has been adapted from One Good Thing.
This body butter is best if used within 12 months.
I use coconut oil all the time and I love lemongrass! Such a nice scent. I can’t wait to try this 🙂
I’ve been wanting to try something like this. Thanks for the inspiration.
Brenda
Hello! Can I use unrefined cocoa butter? Thanks
Hello there! I haven’t tried it with unrefined cocoa butter so I’m not sure what the outcome would be.
Have you ever added a preservative to your body butter?
No but mine doesn’t usually last very long. I use it right up!
How long will it last?
Great question Anne! I’ve updated the post, but this will last about 12 months.
This turned out great! I added a little melaleuca oil also (5 drops), so hopefully this will help with the bugs as well as having healthy skin! I know mosquitos are deterred by lemongrass and melaleuca (tea tree) oil. I love the feel of the lotion and scent that’s not overwhelming, but covers up the natural woody shea butter scent… thank you!
I am so glad you enjoyed it Amanda! Thanks so much for leaving a comment to let me know 🙂
I have read in several blogs about the right quantity of essential oil. Some say to every teaspoon add 2 drops. Is it okay? Or it’s alot. I made some body butter with sheabutter coconut oil and lemongrass oil. The concentration is 500ml sheabutter 300ml coocnut oil and 5ml lemon grass oil. Is the lemomgrass oil alot? Thanks.
I think what you’re asking me is the ratio of essential oil to the other ingredients… what I would say is that you want to start with around 10 drops for this recipe. Everyone has different tastes when it comes to scents. If the aroma is pleasing to you after 10 drops, then stop there. Otherwise, slowly add a few drops at a time until you get it the way you like.
Hi! I just tried this out! I had a question? I am having a hard time from keeping my body butter staying too hard or too soft!/ melting on me 🙁 What do u suggest?! Should I keep it on the fridge? I tired and then it gets too hard. But if I keep it out of the fridge it will melt on me from being too warm in the house. What do u suggest? 🙂
Hi Hannah! I don’t tend to have that problem, except in the summer since I live in New England. You’ll want to store it in a cool place, but not the refrigerator, since, as you said, that’s too hard. I have heard of body butter stabilizing products but have not used them myself.