Creamy Body Butter
This easy to make, DIY thick and creamy body butter moisturises your skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth.
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Servings: 8 oz
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shea butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup sweet almond oil
- 17 drops essential oil, optional
- 1 1/2 tsp arrowroot powder, optional
Instructions
- To make this body butter, add the shea butter to a microwave safe container and heat for 30 seconds, then remove and stir.
- Continue heating for 30 second intervals, stirring after each heat session, until fully melted.
- If adding the arrowroot powder, mix it with the coconut oil, and sweet almond oil in a bowl.
- Gently stir the oil/arrowroot powder mixture into the melted shea butter mixture.
- Add the essential oil, (if using) and stir well.
- Pour into a jar and place in the refrigerator to set.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to six months.
- To Use: After bathing, apply a small amount of the body butter to your fingertips, and then gently massage the butter on your skin. Apply as needed.
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