- 1/2 (125g or 4oz) cup shea butter
- 1/2(125g or 4oz) cup cocoa butter
- 1/2 cup oil of choice (coconut, almond, jojoba, hemp or olive)
- 10-30 drops of essential oils of choice (optional)
- Place the butters in a double boiler to soften (not melt) or microwave for 1-2 mins
- Turn your mixer on medium and begin breaking up the butter. Continue to mix until it softens.
- Add the oils to the mixing bowl and use a spatula to mix in the coconut oil slightly.
- Turn the mixer on low and mix in the coconut oil. Gradually begin to increase the speed and mix for about 1 minute until the butter and coconut oil are combined.
- Use a spoon to transfer the butter into jars. To use, place a small amount of butter on dry skin and rub in to absorb. Store this butter in a cool, dry place. If you live in a very hot climate, you may want to store the butter in the fridge to prevent melting. Enjoy!
Turmeric Body Butter
Serves: 20 oz. butter
- Three 8 oz. Jars
- 16 oz. Shea Butter
- 1 tsp Tumeric
- 3 oz. Coconut Oil
- 3 mL Ginger Essential Oil
- 2 Tbsp. Arrowroot Powder
- Place shea butter in a double boiler to soften (not melt) or microwave for 1-2 mins
- Turn your mixer on medium and begin breaking up the butter. Continue to mix until it softens.
- Add 3 ounces of melted coconut oil to the mixing bowl and 1 tsp of turmeric powder. Use a spatula to mix in the coconut oil slightly.
- Turn the mixer on low and mix in the coconut oil. Gradually begin to increase the speed and mix for about 1 minute until the butter and coconut oil are combined.
- Add 3 mL of ginger essential oil and 2 tablespoons of arrowroot powder. Use a spatula to gently fold in the powder. Then, use the mixer to whip the butter for about another minute to fully incorporate all the ingredients.
- Use a spoon to transfer the butter into jars. To use, place a small amount of butter on dry skin and rub in to absorb. Store this butter in a cool, dry place. If you live in a very hot climate, you may want to store the butter in the fridge to prevent melting. Enjoy!
Other oils combinations you could try for this recipe are as follows:
- Magnesium Body Butter– Get the benefits of magnesium with this therapeutic version
- Vanilla Mint Chocolate Massage Butter– Add vanilla & mint oils to keep romance alive
- Lavender Mint Herbal Body Butter– Add Marshmallow root and calendula flowers to make an extra nourishing skin butter
- Orange Blossom Body Butter– Add some citrus and woody oils to wake up your senses
- Christmas Body Butter – Add to the base recipe 10 drops each of frankincense and myrrh essential oils plus 1 teaspoon gold mica powder
