Moisturising homemade body butters you should try
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Last updated on - Jan 15, 2020, 09:42 IST01/21Try these homemade body butters
Body butters are a great way to provide your skin with the moisture it needs to look good and stay healthy. These butters are extremely nourishing and keep your skin hydrated for a long time. And of course, we're certain you might have tried your list of body butters that you can find in the market but honestly, nothing beats one with natural ingredients. You can use multiple ingredients like kokum, shea, cocoa and mango to create your own body butters at home. Experimenting is half the fun right? Here are a few homemade body butters you can try.
02/21Body butter base
This recipe is super simple, especially if you are a beginner. All you need is cocoa butter, shea butter and coconut oil. Combine all the ingredients before you add essential oils and spices of your choice.
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03/21Mocha frosting body butter
To make this body butter, you will need white cocoa butter, dark cocoa butter, shea butter, olive oil, and four drops of coffee essential oil. In a double boiler, melt the cocoa butter and shea butter. Next, let it cool off in the fridge for a few minutes before stirring in the coffee essential oil.
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04/21Whipped Body Butter
This body butter is going to be a sheer delight to use. To make this body butter, you will need 1/4 cup each of shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil, and sweet almond oil. You will also need about 20 drops of any essential oil of your choice. Combine all the ingredients in a small pot except for the essential oil. Melt, stir, add the essential oil and whip.
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05/21Cinnamon and vanilla body butter
A DIY cinnamon and vanilla body butter will have you smelling like a freshly baked cake. Its aroma isn't the only upside. It is also loaded with ingredients that can keep the skin soft and nourished. To make this recipe, you will need Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Ground Cinnamon,Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil, and Vanilla Extract.
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06/21Shea and coconut body butter
Shea butter contains amazing moisturizing properties. It helps to restore and lock in moisture in the skin and keep it hydrated for a long time. Meanwhile, coconut oil contains antioxidant properties that can protect the skin from free radical damage. If you have dry or dehydrated skin, give this body butter a try. To make this DIY body butter, you will need3/4 cup of cocoa butter and 1/4 cup of coconut oil.
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07/21Grapefruit body butter
If you love all things citrus, then you will love this nourishing and refreshing body butter. It is loaded with energizing properties that are sure to wake you up and put you in a good mood. This recipe is simple to make. You will need shea Butter, Organic Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, and Grapefruit Essential Oil. Use it in the morning before you head off to work.
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08/21Whipped Gingerbread butter
For this one, you'll need shea butter, coconut oil, almond oil, and 1 tsp.ginger, in a microwave-safe dish. Let it melt in the microwave for about 30 seconds and then mix it well. Once done, let it sit for about 20 minutes and then refrigerate it for about 15 minutes. Your butter is ready to use.
09/21Lavender Mint butter
You'll need some coconut oil, shea butter, dried calendula petals, dried marshmallow root, lavender essential oil and peppermint essential oil. Mix all the ingredients and heat them in a pan for about four hours. Once done, strain the mixture and pour it into a can for storing.
10/21Honey coconut body butter
This one will leave your skin moisturised like never before. You'll need some beeswax, virgin coconut oil, clove bud essential oil, honey and labdanum essential oil. Place a pan in hot water and pour the ingredients in the pan. Stir them well until they form a paste and your body butter is ready to use!