Homemade Whipped Body Butter (non-greasy!)
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- Опубліковано 22 сер 2024
- This is the BEST non-greasy homemade whipped body butter! It is luxurious, it absorbs quickly, and most importantly it truly works.
In this video, I will walk you through my absolute favorite homemade whipped body butter recipe made with all natural ingredients that you can pronounce. No chemicals. No nasty stuff.
This nourishing body butter is adapted slightly from Carly Daley’s recipe at Modern Hippie Health & Wellness, which is fantastic- check it out! modernhippiehw....
I’ve made her exact version several times with great success. However, it does require several ingredients that I didn’t initially have. So, I’m going to share with you a slightly pared down version, to hopefully lower the intimidation factor if you are just diving into making your own products.
Here's what you'll need.
Ingredients:
53g (approx. 1/4 c) Unrefined Shea Butter
26g (approx. 2 T) Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
33g (approx. 3 T) Jojoba Oil or other liquid oil
4g (approx. 1 tsp) Organic Beeswax Pellets
1-1/2 tsp Arrowroot Powder
1/4 tsp Vitamin E oil
Optional: 15-20 drops essential oil
Tools:
A clean container (for storage)
Double boiler OR small heatproof bowl and sauce pan
Electric stand or hand mixer
Optional but useful: Kitchen scale
Instructions:
Combine shea butter, coconut oil, beeswax, and jojoba oil in a double boiler or heat safe bowl that fits on top of a saucepan. Heat an inch or two of water in the saucepan to a simmer and set the bowl on top. Gently stir until everything is melted.
Remove bowl from the heat and let cool for a few minutes. Place the bowl in the fridge for about 30-40 minutes or until the oils cool and thicken. The mixture will begin to turn opaque but you should still be able to squish it with your finger. (If it turns rock solid, you’ve gone too far- just let it sit out for a while or remelt it if necessary.)
Transfer your oil mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer (if you’re using one.) Now add the arrowroot powder, vitamin E oil, and optional essential oils. Whip on high for about 3-5 minutes until peaks form, very similar to whipping cream. When the mixture has reached the optimal point, it will cling to the back of a spoon or spatula without falling off.
Spoon your luxurious homemade whipped body butter into a clean jar or container.
I can’t wait for you to try this out! I think you are really going to love it and the end product is pretty impressive. For more information about this recipe, check out:
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How did this work for you? What essential oil combos are your favorite? Please let me know if you have questions!
Thank you so much for watching!
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Love the non-stop commentary from your assistant! A simple and easy recipe, thank you!
😆 thank you!
Me too, I was hoping to see the cute assistant. :)
Update: Used Soy wax (5g instead of the 4g of beeswax you'd mentioned), used 13g Safflower Oil & 33g Sunflower Oil as the carrier oils, to replace the coconut oil, and reduced the arrowroot powder to 16g (1 tbsp) instead of 24g (1 and a 1/2 tbsp), and it came out absolutely fantastic!!!! First time I'm making body butter and I can't believe it's sooooo good! Thanks a ton! :) Namaste from India.
You were too quick for me! This sounds great! Thank you very much for sharing your version with all your tweaks. It’s awesome you were able to make this exactly how you wanted it. Namaste!
@Snaprolls Wow.. That's great..I'm from India too and would like to use soy wax in cold process soaps. Could you please tell me from where did you purchase soy wax? I could only find soy wax meant for candles.
@@TheCrunchyGinger Thanks for the recipe . 🙏🙏
This was a very nice video but my favorite part was when baby boy continued counting for you. So adorable 😄
🥰 lol thank you!
The little baby was counting along lol so cute😍
😍😍😍
Yes it does sound like she is
Counting 😃
I really enjoyed the "Stewie" moment at the end of her video....Mom, mom, mom, mom, mom.......I CRIED LAUGHING!!! She's a real mom!! She just kept moving along in grace and patience! LOL! Great recipe! Thanks!
😂🤣😂 oh goodness, thank you!
You ROCK! Awesome video, thank YOU! 👍🏾
Aw, you just made my day 🥰
@@TheCrunchyGinger And you and your adorable little one made mine!!!😁God Bless!
Amazing recipe ty! I use an herb infused grapeseed oil ( plantain) has Amazing benefits for the skin .
Came for the Crunchy Hippie Chick giving lessons on Shae Butter - stayed for the delightful 🚼 Baby-speak. Subbed bc the content was top-tier educational. Thanks for the Coo-Filled instructional Step-by-Step!❤
lol thanks so much! Much appreciated!
I just want to say I made this recipe and LOVED IT. the bees wax seemed to cut down the greasy feel of my other recipes. It absorbs wonderfully! Thank you for sharing.
I’m so glad! Thank you for letting me know!
I made my Shea body butter without any arrowroot and it was fine in the winter months but once it got hotter I noticed it melted .
Thank you for your knowledge and time you have shared .
God bless you
You’re welcome! In the summer heat, you could try adding a little more beeswax or just store your body butter in the fridge!
Finally a good video uploaded to understand how to make whipped body butter with proper guidance.. thanks for the video, shall try it today itself and let you know the results!!!!
Love from India❤️❤️
😆 I’m glad it was helpful for you! Thank you for checking it out.
I heard the baby. I thought my daughter left my granddaughter here without telling me. I'm laughing so hard. I was looking for her. Im laughing soo hard im about to pass out. On desk top no emojis ; - )
Oh goodness!! That’s hilarious 😂🤣
Me too!!! I went looking.
Hahaha! Grandma that's too good! 😂
Thank you so much! I found the modern hippie’s recipe online in a blog. I love that yours is a lot less complicated because this is the first time I’ll be trying this out❤️✨
I am so happy you found it helpful! Good luck with your body butter- I think you're gonna love it. Come back and lemme know how it goes!
The Crunchy Ginger I finally got everything I needed yesterday and made it right away! AND I LOVE IT, my skin feels really soft❤️ Thank you for your video I watched a lot but I found yours very helpful. Now i’m going to try you sleeping balm too.
@@thatgirlmeuni Yay! That totally makes my day!! Thanks so much for coming back to let me know.
Cant wait to try this, j hate greasy lotions on my skin, but I do have dry patches that need a bit of lotion.
I hope you like it! Lemme know how it goes.
I came here after going to a crafts fair this weekend. A lady had some not-too-greasy body butter she was selling. I was ready to buy until she priced the snuff can-sized container at $16.00 & claimed it often lasted her clients a year. (Maybe if they're using it as lip balm.) So, thank you!
Lol well it does last a while but a year seems like a stretch! You’ll definitely save money by diy’ing it!
I probably have a collection of over 60 UA-cam videos on making skin care products and this is still one of my favorites that I refer to. It was also among the first I found when I came looking to learn how to make body butters earlier this year. Thank you for sharing. The beard balm video was cool, too. I have a couple little tins of that recipe, as well :)
Oh wow! Thank you so much for sharing that with me! That truly means a lot to me and I am thrilled that you continue to find it useful.
I love the beard balm, too! It might sound weird but my husband sometimes uses that balm on his cracked heels and says it works great! I think I will adapt it a bit and do a video for a heavy duty foot cream 🤔
The Crunchy Ginger
You’re welcome!
The beard balm is definitely versatile. I’ve been playing around with salves and balms a lot more lately.
Fun! I love experimenting. It doesn’t always work out quite right, but I like that I can usually melt then down and make adjustments.
this is the best video on the tube for body butter thanks
Oh wow! Thanks so much 🙏🏻. I’m glad you found it useful.
Can I make this in larger batches for gift giving? I would like to triple the recipe. Your baby sounds so sweet and was a delight to hear.
Absolutely! That will work fine.
I just ran out of my body butter, so going to give this one a try! Just waiting for my beeswax pellets.
Awesome! I hope you like it as much as I do!
Will let you know! I like that it doesn't have cocoa butter in it. My last one just smelled like cocoa. It overpowered everything else. Yours is looking awesome!
Thank you for sharing this recipe! I will try very soon. 🤩
Good luck! Lemme know how it goes!
Can this recipe be doubled or tripled? Also, how long will it last? Thank you so much for the video. Looks fantastic.
Amazing video!! Thank you so much
This makes me so happy! I hope they love them!
Great video!! Thank you✌💙✌💜
thank you for providing a recipe, much appreciated
You’re welcome! I hope you like it.
Wish I had a stand mixer for this my arthritis doesn't like a normal mixer. 😢🎉🎉🎉🎉😅
great video, I appreciate you converting the measurements . :)
Thanks so much! I'm glad it was helpful!
Love the video
Thank you!
Hi . How can I get more fluff I find mine seems rather thick ! I feel that the product would go further if more floofy 🎉🎉🎉
Merhaba güzel görünüyor. Bunu denemek istiyorum lütfen alt yazı seçeneklerine Türkçeyi de ekler misin
Can I substitute coconut oil, since it is not good for the skin?
Could I make this without whipping it?
Do you have to use an oil can you just use coconut and Shea butter
Perfect. Thanks ever so.
Be well.
Thanks! You, as well!
Love your video so much but in this recipe of yours if you were to preserve it when will you add your stearic acid
I have not worked with stearic acid, but as I understand it, it acts as a buttery/waxy emulsifier in lotions and creams. I don’t believe it is a preservative. If you were to experiment with it, I would suggest reducing the beeswax and adding it to the melted oil phase.
Although this recipe does not contain a preservative, it is made with only butters and oils (no water) so it should give you a nice long shelf life as is. (Approximately the date of the least fresh ingredient you use.)
Hope that helps a little bit!
Fantastic! Sounds easy to make! Gonna try this soon. Will using the microwave in short bursts work instead of a double boiler?
Yes, you can do this as well. Just be careful not to get it too hot! Short bursts, as you suggest, stir and check often!
@@TheCrunchyGinger Thanks so much! Will try this out! 😊
Hi, what butter can you add instead of beeswax.
Hi I love your recipe on how to make whipped shea butter. Can I upload and share your video on my natural bath and body website.
Yes! Feel free to embed it using the code on the video! I'd love if you dropped a link to my channel and the blog post, too: thecrunchyginger.com/homemade-whipped-body-butter-non-greasy . Also, please send me the link to your site- I'd love to check it out. Thanks, Angela :)
What is your website? I would like to visit!
I have another question... I was reading up on the ingredients of this recipe, but I want to use it for my hair. So the question is will the bee wax damage my hair if I put beeswax in this recipe? I just don't want to put any other stuff in my hair. Also if I use this for my face does a bee wax cause negative reaction to the skin on my face?
Beeswax will not damage your hair. Most waxes and balms contain beeswax to add hold and the ability to shape hair (or facial hair as in beard balm). But I would imagine this formulation would be a bit “heavy” for some hair types. **
I don’t use the balm on my face, but not so much because of the beeswax, more because of coconut oil which can clog some people’s pores. Sometimes the beeswax can also be comedogenic as well, although the percentage of it in this recipe is fairly small. If you do not have acne prone skin and are looking for a deeply moisturizing spot treatment, it might be ok for you! (I use plain jojoba oil on my face every day for a non-comedogenic moisturizer- it’s also an excellent make up remover!)
I hope that helps!
**edited to add: I want to say that I stand corrected! Seems like lots of folks use body butter in their hair with great results! I think my initial response was a bit short sighted because I have super fine/straight hair which would dissolve in a greasy mop if I put it on my hair lol. I would love to know if anyone uses this in their hair care routine and how it works!
I was using Trader joe's pumpkin spice body butter in my hair and it was great. I hope this recipe is similar!
Good to know! If someone tries this in their hair, I’d love to know how it works! Please report back!
Gracias por la generosidad de compartir su receta🤗. La arcilla blanca podría reemplazar el arrurruz?, acá en Chile no se encuentra ese productor, tenemos almidón de maiz, de cebada y de tapioca
¡Hola! ¡Puede usar almidón de maíz o almidón de tapioca con resultados similares! (Espero que esto tenga sentido, utilicé el traductor de Google).
@@TheCrunchyGinger , siiiiii. Lo tradujo perfecto. Muchas gracias por responderme😌
😊
@@TheCrunchyGinger , se podrá agregar un autoemulsionante como el Olivem 1000?
@@vero8527 Lo siento por la respuesta demorada. Nunca he usado un emulsionante en esto, así que no puedo decirlo.
I love the video co much 😍
can i use coco a mango butter with them?
Thank you! Yes, the recipe still works with cocoa, mango, or Shea butter! Or a combination of the butters. Just keep the total amount of the “butter” the same as written.
@@TheCrunchyGinger thank you ❤️❤️
Also can i use organic white beeswax ?
Absolutely!
Thanks for the recipe , can I substitute the arrowroot powder with a different powder?
You should be able to use cornstarch or tapioca starch with similar results!
What Is the expiration date for the butters ??
Check your ingredient packages. You can expect your product to last as long as the soonest expiration date of the ingredients you use.
Can you use corn starch in place of arrowroot? If corn starch is not good to use in your opinion can you tell me why
Thanks for the great question! Yes, you can use corn starch instead, although personally I have always used arrowroot powder. I like the arrowroot because it has some of its own skincare benefits (helps promote healing of the skin as well as absorb extra oil). Also, I use it in cooking and baking so it’s what I keep stocked in my pantry. Some folks don’t like cornstarch because it’s often GMO.
But the cornstarch should also work to absorb extra oil from the body butter. Some of my viewers and blog readers have reported back that they don’t think it works quite as well as the arrowroot.
I hope that helps!
What was the size of your container can I have a recipe for double it up or tripling it up thank you I enjoy your video
Thanks! The jar in this video is an 8 ounce mason jar, but you can see it doesn’t quite fill it all the way. (This recipe makes about 6 ounces when it’s all fluffed up.)
To make a bigger batch, simply multiply all the ingredients by how much you want to make! So if you want to make 12 ounces worth, just double each ingredient!
@@TheCrunchyGinger Thanks 👍
Sooo cooolll vídeo 🥰 just a question: instead of beeswax, we can use soy wax?
Sou wax is softer than beeswax, so it would not be a 1:1 substitute. If you want to give it a try, make sure the wax you choose is cosmetic grade and safe for skin applications. Soy wax is often mixed with other waxes so check on that, too!
@@TheCrunchyGinger I will do it 🙏❤️
Could you add colorant and at what stage and also planning on selling but just didn’t know how to make it cause I am new am I able to use your recipe to do it
Yes, I think you could although I have not done this. I would add it before whipping the cooled product, at the same time as the arrowroot powder and essential oils (if using).
Good luck with your product! You’re welcome to use this recipe, although I am sure you will want to make your own tweaks and adjustments. If you publish it somewhere online, I would welcome a shout out 😉
If I put this in little squeezable tubes would it come out easily? Or is it too thick?
Hmmm 🤔 I’m not sure but that’s a cool idea. It might work? I think it depends how large the hole is in the tube.
Is there a replacement ingredient for arrowroot? That would do the same thing?
Cornstarch or tapioca starch should have a similar effect!
Hi, can you use cocoa butter instead of shea butter or will that require a completely different recipe ?
Cocoa butter works, also! I sometimes like to use half Shea and half cocoa butter. I love the chocolatey smell.
Question! if you do use any essential oils, what would be your favorite to use with this recipe?
Yeah! Sometimes I do! I really love lavender and so I sometimes I use that. I also recently made a version to help my husband’s dry, cracked heels with eucalyptus and tea tree and it has really helped.
@@TheCrunchyGinger Awesome, thank you!! Loved the video, very helpful!
You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching.
Hello :)
Can I substitute coconut oil for Kokum butter?
I think kokum butter is quite a bit harder than coconut oil, so I don’t think it would be the best substitute. You could probably use kokum butter in place of the Shea/cocoa butter, though. Or if you are looking to avoid coconut oil, babassu oil might be the closest alternative.
(I have not personally made these substitutions, but based on consistency I believe they would work.) I hope that helps!
@@TheCrunchyGinger Thank you so much for getting back to me. I truly appreciate it.❤
Hi!!! I'm not a fan of the Shea butter smell. Can I use mango butter or cocoa butter? Will it come out too greasy if I use one of those as a replacement of shea?
Mango or cocoa butter should work great!
@@TheCrunchyGinger thank you
Could any oils substitute the coconut oil or do you need the solid oil along with the liquid oil?
Coconut oil is a tricky thing to substitute since it’s a bit unique in texture and melting point. I find that it helps maintain the fluffy consistency of this body butter. However, I have read some folks saying that babassu oil is the closest substitute. (I haven’t yet tried it, so I can’t say for sure how it compares.)
I have every ingredient except beeswax pellets is that okay?
I have Shea butter,almond oil,coconut oil, fragrance oil, vitamin e oil, arrowroot powder
The beeswax helps the body butter "set up" and keep its whipped consistency in warmer temperatures. But, if you leave it out you will still get a lovely nourishing cream. You can keep it in your fridge if you want to make sure it stays whipped and fluffy!
@@TheCrunchyGinger can I replace beeswax with Candelilla wax?
Yes, you certainly can. I don’t have much experience with candelilla wax, but I understand that it is harder than beeswax. Folks often recommend using half the amount of candelilla when subbing it in for beeswax.
Hello,
I am making a body cream and I accidentally pour to much powder and when I apply to skin I can feel the particle. How can I fix that?
🤔 if you have more of your butter/oils, I think I would try adding more of your body butter base to the mix. Gently remelt it all together and re-whip it. (Basically just increase the size of your batch to match how much of the arrowroot powder you added.). Hope that helps!
Hi, how long I can store it, can I keep it for 6months ??. Will it melt if I keep outside, because the weather in my country 32 to 33 degree normally. Should I keep it in fridge
Since there is no water in this recipe, you can expect a nice long shelf life. I would say at least 6 months. A better indicator is to check the expiration date of your base ingredients, and go by the date of the soonest one. I haven’t had an issue with mine melting at room temperature. The beeswax does a good job of helping the product maintain its consistency. But to be fair, my home usually doesn’t get much hotter that 75-80 F (23-26 C) so I can’t say for sure if it would melt at 32-33 C. If you do find that it starts to melt, you can always pop it in the fridge and whip it back up. It’s pretty forgiving. I hope that helps!
Does the arrowroot leave a gritty feeling? I’ve tried rice starch and it felt like sand in my lotion.
Not at all! I’ve had the experience adding a bit of colloidal oatmeal which leaves a slight grit. But the arrowroot powder incorporates smoothly in this amount.
Does the body butter harden when completely cooled, or keep it's whipped consistency?
Hi Jessica! At room temperature, it keeps its whipped consistency! (Kind of similar to like frosting or whipped cream cheese.). If it’s very cold it gets a bit harder. And of course if it’s very hot, it will begin to soften/melt.
If you don't have arrowroot can you use cornstarch instead?
Yes. I think it doesn’t work quite as well, but I know that many similar recipes use corn starch or tapioca starch for a similar effect!
what can I use to replace beeswax? I wanna try this recipe but that's the only ingredient I don't have.
Hmmm...Well, I'm not sure if you've got any lying around (I don't!) but candelilla wax is generally a good vegan substitute for beeswax. I haven't tried it in this recipe, but I would suggest using half the amount because it is harder than beeswax.
Can I use just regular measuring cups if I don’t have a kitchen weight
Definitely! Check out the description box for this video, you’ll see the conversions for using measuring spoons/cups.
Will this recipe stay whipped ,or does it dizzy down?
It stays whipped at room temperature! If it gets hot, it will start to get melty. So if it’s very hot where you live in the summer, you might consider putting it in the fridge. (The only time I have had it melt on me is when I shipped a jar through the post office to my mom in the summer time to the southern US 🤦🏼♀️☀️)
Can you use our arrowroot starch
Yes! Arrowroot powder, arrowroot starch, and arrowroot flour are all the same thing!
What is the shelf life and does it stay fluffy?
In my experience, it does stay fluffy/whipped at room temp. (I would think that if it got very, very warm it would begin to remelt but could be cooled and re-whipped.) Since there is no water in the recipe, the shelf life should be at least 6 months to a year. This will depend on the "freshness" of the ingredients you use. If you check the "use by" dates of your butters and oils, this will give you a good idea of your time frame.
What happens when it’s too runny? How do you get it be thicker? Thanks
If it still seems runny when you whip it, try sticking it in the fridge for about 10 minutes or so and then give it another shot. This happened to me today, actually! Because it was a bit warm in my kitchen. If that’s not working, you could melt it back down and try adding a little more beeswax.
The Crunchy Ginger Thank you so much! I think I added a little too much oil as well. I will try again tomorrow 😊
Cool! Good luck!
The Crunchy Ginger Thank you! 😊
What is the beeswax used for? Thanks!!
I live in a very hot place ( 35 degree Celsius), should I go with the same recipe or make any changes???
That is quite warm! I would recommend storing the product in the refrigerator in order to prevent it from melting. You could also try adding a bit more beeswax .
Make sure that it is pretty cold (but not rock solid) before you whip it. I often have to leave my mixture in the fridge longer in the hot summer months in order to get it to whip up properly.
@@TheCrunchyGinger okay I'll try doing that! Thank you so much!
Good luck!
@the crunchy ginger, can these measurements make 1 8oz jar?
It makes about 6 oz, but it gets pretty fluffy. So it doesn’t completely fill an 8 oz jar, but it “looks” full, if that makes sense.
@@TheCrunchyGinger yes makes sense thank you
I have no beeswax but my unscented tea lights are made of palmwax
I am not overly familiar with palm wax, but I think sometimes it can be blended with other oils for candles. Also it is difficult to say whether the quality of the wax in your candle is the same as what you would want to use for a cosmetic. All that being said, if you do decide to give it a try, I believe palm wax is quite a bit harder than beeswax. So you definitely want to reduce the amount you add! Hope that helps a little.
@@TheCrunchyGinger thank you. I researched the candle then went for it. It turned out fine.
Yay! That’s great to hear. Way to be resourceful! Thanks for letting me know how it turned out.
What is arrowroot powder?
Hey there! It’s a flavorless, white starch made from a tropic tuber (the arrowroot plant). It’s used in similar ways as cornstarch (thickening sauces, etc). And it’s great at absorbing extra oil, which is why it helps to make body butters less greasy. It’s helps absorb a bit of the extra oil that doesn’t absorb into the skin.
is there something else I can substitute for the arrowroot? I cant find it locally
I have seen some folks add cornstarch in place of arrowroot powder, although I have not personally tried it. I would probably start with an equal substitution. I'd love to know if you try it out and how it works for you!
(If you shop online, there is an Amazon link in the video description box to an arrowroot powder I use.)
@@TheCrunchyGinger i did another recipe (mine) , with cornstarch and works,but you have to use a lot,to my taste of course.but it works.
Thanks for the tip!
Can callelia be used ?
Although, I haven’t tried it myself, I think you certainly can use candelilla wax in place of beeswax. It’s generally recommended to use half the amount as beeswax because it is a bit harder!
Can I also substitute the Shea butter for kokum butter
While I haven’t used it before, I do think it would work well in place of the Shea/cocoa butter!
The Crunchy Ginger so would I just replace the Shea butter with the kokum butter only and still add the cocoa butter or do I replace both with the kokum butter
The recipe needs 53g (about 1/4 c) of a solid butter (Shea/cocoa/mango/Kokum). You can use only one OR any combination you like. But you only need a total of 53g.
The Crunchy Ginger ok thank you
You’re welcome! Good luck with your body butter!
Oh by the way I live in Dallas Texas which is on the hotter side
Sorry for the delay- I somehow missed this. Dallas is certainly on the hotter side lol. But I still think that this would be fine inside if you've got ac. (I would avoid leaving it in your car! lol)
Can I use aloe Vera oil?
I have never used aloe Vera oil, but I see no reason why it wouldn’t work!
(Just to be clear for others, we are talking about OIL not the gel. Aloe gel is water based and would not be good here.)
The Crunchy Ginger ok thank you
I have everything but arrowroot powder, could I just leave that out?
Absolutely! The arrowroot powder helps to absorb some of the extra oil and makes this recipe a bit less “greasy” when first applied. But the body butter is great without it, too!
The Crunchy Ginger thank you for your reply.. so leaving it out will make my skin a little greasy? Is there anything else I might could use to replace it?
I think leaving it out just makes it take a little longer to absorb completely. A little goes a long way with this stuff! So I’d start with a small amount and use more if needed. Some people use corn starch in place of arrowroot powder, although I haven’t ever used it.
The Crunchy Ginger ok.. so I made this using a little corn starch.. I used my hand mixer till I thought my arms would fall off.. lol.. it didn’t get creamy at all.. but I still like it and love how it goes on. Thanks for sharing and the replies back.🙂
😆 I find when I have trouble whipping it, it is usually because it’s not quite cold enough. This is especially the case for me during the summer when my un-air conditioned kitchen is very warm. Next time you could try popping it in the fridge for a bit longer before your arm falls off! I’m glad you still like it, though!
New subscriber beautiful
Thanks very much! Glad to have you!
Would this work in a pump bottle?
It’s pretty thick, so I don’t think so.
Coconut oil is a DRYING oil, not moisturizing. Antibacterial...very useful, but I have replaced it with hemp butter
I have never heard of coconut oil being drying!!! Always heard it was great for dry skin.
It works wonders for me personally!
I made this but it was greasy.
Thanks is for reaching out! I’m sorry you found it greasy. Here’s a few tips/troubleshooting.
Feel free to whip in another spoon of arrowroot powder to absorb a bit more oil.
A little goes a looong way! Start with much less than you think you need and rub it in before applying more. The skin can only absorb so much at a time.
When making the switch from commercial/store bought body butter or lotion, remember that this is a different product. Water is typically the first ingredient in those products, and this butter is made of only oils. So think of it as kind of concentrated.
I hope that helps a little bit!
I’ve left it awhile it’s getting harder but still greasy. Thanks for the help much appreciated.
Bummer. I’m sorry it’s not what you expected. I hope you can still find a way to make this batch work for you. (Luxurious foot cream with some cozy socks at bedtime?). Thanks for giving it a try!
You are not supposed to make soap with these kind of measurements its very inaccurate !!!
Hi. This is a recipe for body butter, not soap.
If I don't use bee wax? Will the lotion melts??
The beeswax helps it hold its whipped shape, thickens the body butter, and helps it stay solid. Without it, you will still have a nice body cream, but i imagine it will not keeps its whipped texture and will be somewhat thinner.