This Homemade Whipped Body Butter makes for a luxurious homemade gift! It would also be a great addition to a homemade spa gift basket!
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!
💭 Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some questions (and answers!) readers often ask about how to make Lemongrass Whipped Body Butter.
While Web MD points out that there are limited studies, there is some information that indicates u0022Lemongrass 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.u0022
This homemade mixture is best when used within 12-months. It's not so much that it will u0022go badu0022 as it just won't do as good a job of moisturizing your skin.
Body butter typically contains more oil, giving it a creamier texture than body lotion.
It keeps your skin moisturized and can help fight inflammation. It can also protect your skin from harmful bacteria.
Organic, unrefined coconut oil is the best kind of coconut oil to use for your skin to get all the benefits!
YES! Coconut oil is incredibly hydrating for skin, so it's a great, natural option for someone who has very dry skin.
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.
Mild oils such as grapeseed oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil, and even olive oil are all good replacements for sweet almond oil in this body butter recipe.
Lemongrass Whipped Body Butter
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DIY Whipped Body Butter
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Equipment
- Pot
- Spatula
- Jars with liner and dome lid
Materials
- ½ cup organic coconut oil
- drops of Lemongrass essential oil pure essential oils are best and you will need far less than synthetic oils.
- 1 cup Unrefined Shea Butter
- ½ cup Sweet Almond Oil jojoba oil, avocado oil, or even olive oil will also work
Instructions
- Put the shea butter and coconut oil into the bowl.½ cup organic coconut oil, 1 cup Unrefined Shea Butter
- Add 3 cups of water in your small saucepot and set the bowl on top. Warm on low until the shea butter and coconut oil melt together.
- Remove from the heat. Add the remaining ingredients and combine with the mixture in the bowl.drops of Lemongrass essential oil, ½ cup Sweet Almond Oil
- 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.
Hamirah says
Hello! Can I use unrefined cocoa butter? Thanks
Ang Paris says
Hello there! I haven't tried it with unrefined cocoa butter so I'm not sure what the outcome would be.
Tia says
Have you ever added a preservative to your body butter?
Ang Paris says
No but mine doesn't usually last very long. I use it right up!
Anne says
How long will it last?
Ang Paris says
Great question Anne! I've updated the post, but this will last about 12 months.
Ang Paris says
I am so glad you enjoyed it Amanda! Thanks so much for leaving a comment to let me know 🙂
Lotes says
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.
Ang Paris says
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.
Hannah Lehman says
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? 🙂
Ang Paris says
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.
Debbie says
What other scents could you use? I’m thinking maybe mango; lavender, eucalyptus or even tangerine
Ang Paris says
Hi Debbie, any of those would work. You can use any essential oils you prefer.
I make it with peppermint for my mother-in-law who uses it on her feet. My sisters like citrus scents like orange and lemon.