Moisturising homemade body butters you should try
Last updated on - Jan 15, 2020, 09:42 ISTShare fbsharetwsharepinshare
11/21Peppermint pink body butter
If you're looking for something to leave your skin relaxed and clean, this is the body butter to opt for. You'll need Peppermint essential oil, Lavender essential oil, some baking soda and some water. Mix all these ingredients well and let them form a thick paste. Voila! Your peppermint body butter is ready.
12/21Pumpkin body butter
If you are looking for a homemade blend that works to improve and moisturize your skin, try this pumpkin body butter. All you need to make it is shea butter, coconut oil, canned pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla, and vitamin E (oil will do). Mix all the ingredients well before you use it. Apply it regularly to get the most out of it.
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13/21Whipped body butter
This divine butter will give off a heavenly aroma that will leave you wanting more. To make this body butter, you will need shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil, sweet almond oil, and any essential oil of your choice. Apart from the essential oil, combine the rest of the ingredients in a pot and let it melt. Once that is done, add the essential oil while it cools down.
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14/21Hibiscus and rose body butter
Restore your skin's moisture with the help of this nourishing hibiscus and rose body butter. To make this butter,you will need hibiscus and rose-infused avocado oil, coconut oil, shea butter, rosehip seed oil,beeswax, and vitamin E. You will also need about 25 drops of rose essential oil. Combine the ingredients in a heat-safe bowl and then place it in a bigger bowl of water and heat it until all the ingredients mix and melt. Once that is done, let the mixture cool off before you use it.
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15/21Cinnamon Vanilla Whipped Body Butter
For this one, you'll need 1 cup Shea Butter, ½ cup Coconut Oil, 2 tsp. Cinnamon and 2 tsp. vanilla extract. You need to start by heating the shea butter and coconut oil over medium-low heat until they melt. Then cool the butter and refrigerate the mixture for about 20 minutes. Once set, scoop it out into a bowl and whip it until it's fluffy. Add cinnamon and vanilla extract, whip an additional 2 minutes and voila! Your butter is ready.
16/21Gingerbread Body Butter
You'll need ½ cup Shea butter, ½ cup coconut oil, 2 tsp. ground ginger, 1 tsp. cinnamon and 2 tsp. vanilla extract. Start by heating the shea butter and coconut oil until they melt then cool them and store them in your refrigerator for 20 minutes. Once set, remove them and add the cinnamon and vanilla extract and ground ginger. Mix everything well and let your butter set.
17/21Lemon Vanilla Body Butter
You'll need 1 Cup Coconut Oil, ½ Cup Shea Butter, ½ Tsp Lemon Extract and 5 Drops Vanilla Extract. Heat the shea butter and coconut oil in a pan until they melt; then cool and store them in the fridge for 10 minutes. Remove the mixture and add lemon extracts and vanilla extracts then mix until desired consistency is reached.
18/21Shea butter
Shea butter acts as a great moisturiser. It also has loads of therapeutic benefits and anti-inflammatory properties. Shea also contains a rich amount of fatty acids that work to improve your skin's elasticity. To make the butter, melt coconut oil and shea butter in a boiler. Next, add almond oil to the mix. Let it cool in the fridge for a while before you use it.
19/21Almond butter
Almond butter contains mineral, vitamins, monosaturated fatty acids and vitamin E, which are all essential to maintaining the health of the skin. Cold pressed almond butter is also a rich source of antioxidants. It is suitable for all skin types. Grind a good amount of almonds into a smooth paste before mixing it with oil. Boil the mixture and leave it to cool in the fridge before you use it.
20/21Mango butter
Mango butter works extremely well to moisturise the skin. To make the butter, you will need the fat of the fruits, which is rich in vitamins A, C, and E. Some people claim mangoes can help protect the skin from sun damage. It can also tackle fine lines and wrinkles. Using it regularly will help you achieve smooth and soft skin.