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I love making the products we use at home!I’ve been at this for years now and it is so incredible easy to make the products that it’s become one of my passions.
Why do I make my own products? It’s simple – I want to keep my children and myself away from toxic chemicals (like endocrine disruptors) that are in conventionalproducts. You can buy safer products now but making them only takes a few minutes and you know EXACTLY what’s in each product. Plus you save a lot of money by making the products you use on a daily basis.
Making your own products is so easy that I wrote an entire e-book with 40 DIY recipes. Each of these recipes only takes about 5-10 minutes to make and this non-greasy body butter is one of the recipes you will find in this book. Check it out!
About fouryears ago I made my first body butter and I love it. It left my skin feeling so moisturizedbut there was one problem, it was a bit greasy, which meant if I put it on in the morning I would have to walk around naked a few minutes before I could put my clothes on. We don’t always have time to spare in the morning so I started using that butter body only at night while I figured out how I could come up with a less greasy body butter.
I spent countless hours researching and trying to figure out how I could make this butter less greasy but ultimately to do that I would have to make a lotion and use water. The problem with water is that it grows mold/bacteria really fast so if you’re making a water based product you need to use preservatives. I make my own product to avoid preservatives so this wasn’t a solution for me.
Eventually I came up with a moisturizing hand lotion recipe that not only left my hands feeling soft but there wasn’t any greasy residue. I knew I was onto something! I made a bigger batch of that recipe and started using it on my body every morning. I could not believe it! I had finally found the perfect body butter recipe.
This recipeabsorbs really fast and doesn’t leave a greasy residue so you can put it on your body and put your clothes right after. The best part, it’s very very easy to make since all you have to do is whip up the ingredients together, no melting or cooking required.
As you can tell, I love this recipe! I love it so much I keep making it in bigger batches and giving it to my friends because it’s so just awesome. So naturally, I now want to share this recipe with you and I hope you love it as much as we do.
Non-Greasy and Fast-Absorbing DIY Body Butter Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons OrganicShea Butter
- 4 teaspoonsAloe Vera Gel
- 4 teaspoonsGrapeseed Oil
- 2 teaspoonsVitamin E Oil
- 4 teaspoons OrganicArrowroot Powder(if you suffer from really dry skin use half the amount)
- Essential Oils: you can add essential oils to give this lotion a nice scent of your preference. If you’re going to be using this lotion while you’re out, under the sun, I don’t recommend using any of the citrus essential oils. My favorite scents for body butter are:
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Directions:
Put the shea butter into a bowl. Using a hand mixer, mix the shea butter for a few minutes until it becomes fluffy. Then, add the grapeseed oil and vitamin E oil. Mix the ingredients for a few minutes until all the ingredients are mixed well.
Add the arrowroot powder a little at a time and mix in, using the hand mixer, until the cream is no longer grainy. Then, add the Aloe Vera gel. Mix it a bit more until it feels like a fluffy, soft lotion.
If you prefer for your lotion to have a scent, add your preferred essential oil, mixing in as many drops as you’d like to reach the desired scent level. I usually add about 20-40 drops depending on scent.If you’re going to be using this lotion while you’re out under the sun, I don’t recommend using any of the citrus essential oils.
Store your body butter in an airtight glass container. I usually keep one batch in my bathroom and the rest of the body butter in the fridge since it feels so good to apply cold on hot days.
This is the perfect body butter to apply in the morning, since it absorbs faster than our regular body butter, but you can also use it at night. It’s also safe to use on your kids.
Non-Greasy and Fast-Absorbing DIY Body Butter Recipe Creation
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FAQs
BONUS: A little trick that will help relieve greasiness is adding arrowroot powder (or tapioca starch) to your body butter. It is a light powdery substance with no smell. Adding just a small amount can make a big difference when it comes to keeping that “greased pig” feeling at bay!
How to make body butter absorb faster? ›
BONUS: A little trick that will help relieve greasiness is adding arrowroot powder (or tapioca starch) to your body butter. It is a light powdery substance with no smell. Adding just a small amount can make a big difference when it comes to keeping that “greased pig” feeling at bay!
How do you make body butter not greasy? ›
Adding 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, arrowroot powder, or tapioca starch will help the body butter feel less greasy. I also find applying it directly after showering and letting it sink into your skin for a few minutes helps it absorb and not feel greasy.
What ingredient keeps body butter from melting? ›
To keep your body butter from liquefying in warmer temperature, you need to reformulate your recipe to increase hard oils or include beeswax. For example, a higher percentage of cocoa butter or the inclusion of beeswax would raise the melting temperature of the above product.
How to make truly body butter? ›
Instructions
- Melt the coconut oil, olive oil, cocoa butter and shea butter in a double boiler. ...
- Put the liquid in the freezer until it is firm. ...
- Add in your favorite essential oil.
- Whip the butter using a stand mixer or hand held mixer.
- Store in a glass mason jar with a lid.
Apply Products to Damp Skin
Applying your skincare products to damp skin can also prevent waste. On dry skin, products can evaporate before your skin has a chance to absorb them fully. By applying products to damp skin, you're creating a barrier that helps lock in moisture and prevent evaporation.
How long does it take for body butter to absorb? ›
Typically, shea butter is a thick and heavy butter that takes longer to absorb into the skin compared to lighter creams and lotions. It can take anywhere from 15-30 minutes for the skin to fully absorb shea butter, but this can vary depending on the factors mentioned above.
What does arrowroot powder do in body butter? ›
Arrowroot powder can be added to anhydrous body care products including body balms, salves, and butters to enable the end product to have a more appealing lightweight texture while leaving a non-greasy finish to the skin.
What keeps body butter from hardening? ›
We suggest using a dermatologically safe and organic oil such as coconut oil or almond oil. But the ultimate solution to keep whipped Shea butter from hardening is the use of Jojoba Oil. Jojoba oil offers significant skin advantages, but it also helps preserve whipped Shea butter and prevents it from hardening.
What is the best thickener for body butter? ›
Including a fatty thickener is definitely my favourite way to thicken a lotion. Examples include cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, stearic acid and C10-18 Triglycerides (aka “Butter Pearls”).
Ritamulse SCG (Emulsimulse, ECOMulse), BTMS-50, or Emulsifying Wax NF will work instead of Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate, though they won't feel as nice. BTMS-25 and Olivem 1000 will also work, though I find they thicken up faster and it is harder to make a smooth emulsified body butter with them.
What thickens body butter? ›
Thickeners for skin feel and viscosity
Plant-derived waxes are added at a low percentage to raise the melting point of the whole entire blend of butters and oils.
How do you make body butter feel luxurious? ›
If you're looking to give an expensive feel to your body butters that will make them stand out, try swapping some of the liquid oil in the formulation for a lightweight liquid ester. Like liquid oils, esters are oil-soluble emollients, but their skin feel and slip is lighter and more luxurious.
Do I need a preservative in homemade body butter? ›
Body butter
This is a simple mixture of butter and oil. Because there's no water and it will likely be applied to dry skin, don't worry about a preservative. As always, you can add one if you plan to sell it.
Does body butter absorb? ›
Excellent Skin Care: As body butter absorbs into your skin, it provides long-lasting hydration and helps prevent future dry skin.
How long does it take for shea butter to absorb? ›
When using shea butter, it is actually recommended that you leave it on overnight, allowing it to fully absorb into the skin. While some people may worry that this amount of moisture can clog pores, shea butter is non-comedogenic, meaning that it won't clog pores or cause breakouts.
How can I make oil absorb faster on my skin? ›
How To Make Your Face Oil Absorb Into The Skin?
- Tip #1: Choose the Right Oil.
- Tip #2: Moisturizer After.
- Tip #3: Exfoliate.
- Tip #4: Massage Method.
Body butter tend to be more natural, as they are usually less processed, and use plant fats as the main ingredient. They are also more intensive as they are much thicker and take longer to absorb into the skin. However, it is best not to use body butter too frequently.
