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I think this would make a lovely gift! correct me if I am wrong here. Blended it in a old electric stand mixer with the beater attachments and oh my, I love this stuff. I have both and hope to try your awesome body butter recipe tomorrow. Follow-up the butter turned out beautifully. I have made this twice now and both times, the butter does not stay in the whipped state and goes solid. If the coconut oil hardens in room temperature where you live, you might want to swap that out too. I get what you mean about not wanting to add more oil. I even use this in Costa Rica during the dry season, and yes yall should visit there. Its amazing how simple it can be, isnt it! Im very confused and angry so if you could help me understand what I did wrong I would love to try it again. It doesnt need to, although where I live its hot, so after a while, it looses its oomph. I would shorten the freezer time if using Shea Butter it hardens quite quick. Pls suggest . For some reason my body butter whipped up nicely but it didnt take it long to melt. This one is better but still not as soft as should be. try waiting until your butter is cooled from the freezer and then adding your essential oils before whipping. The recipe works really well and its not too solid. I have found 11/2 oz and smaller but I would like larger ones. Its best to freeze the butter quickly, so that it doesnt become grainy. Its all about playing with the proportions if its too oily you can try either using less oil or using different types of oil that might suit your skin better. you can try melting it back down just until melted as to not kill important beneficial factors and add some more oil to it. the idea of whipped butter to use is heavenly. I have recently started to purchase clinical grade essential oils and would love to make my own body butter and soaps. I dont like shea butter, so Im going to try mango butter. What about using essential oils? . Just thought Id share. Im in the UK. What to do when the whipped moisturizer hardens? . try adding 1 tbsp of cor starch. Thank you! Just search online. Id love to hear your results!! I used [], I want to try out this body buter recipe but would like to add oils for skin brigtening/glowing, Im an african and the sun makes skin darker, Sweet almond oil It is oily feeling when you first apply it, but all those nourishing natural oils absorb very quickly. This recipe is rich in cocoa butter and coconut oil is good for skin too. ); and thisHomemade whipped body butter is to die for. Set in the freezer to harden, about 20 minutes. if yes qty. If it came out too hard, it often down to outside temperature. I want to know how I can prevent it from melting during shipping. x__x I was going to try remelting it and adding more cocoa butter, but does anyone have any other ideas? Let us know how you get on! Its a journey of experimentation, tweaking the ratios until you find the right consistency for you. Thanks militza! If your body butter comes out too thin, you can remelt it and add in more kokum butter. I measured my cocoa butter after melting because I couldnt figure out how to measure all those asymetrical lumps. This works great. Keep playing with it . I added ingredients which came out to be: 1c cocoa butter, 1/2 c coco oil, 1/4c shea butter and 1.5t vitamin e oil . What to do? Hot water and soap does the job nicely though! Learn what to buy & how to make it yourself! After looking for some help on LittleGreenDot.com I started mixing it with virgin olive oil and its been making even greater progress! Love your website and recipe. Cocoa Butter is solid, so youll need to melt it down in a bain-marie, a hot water bath. As a result we both have gone vegan. Im not really good at DIYS but I will surely take your advice and try it again! This recipe sounds wonderful! Cocoa butter is a rich emollient, it leaves your skin buttery soft. What am I doing wrong? Any thoughts please? You can buy cocoa butter that has been deoderised to limit the cocoa scent. Good idea to do a test batch! I tried again using 75% cacao butter and 25% coconut oil and its a much better consistency for me but will def try adding some powder too. It turned out great. *Customer reviews and ratings solely reflect the views and opinions of the individual contributors and are not created or endorsed by CVS Pharmacy. I find I get tiny, stone like lumps through the butter. Cocoa butter is a very hard butter if it feels rock hard you can remelt the whole thing, add more oil and then re-harden, re-whip. Thanks you so much Militza! lovely recipie, like it a lot, managed to make it as I didnt leave long enough in the freezer to cool, so had to add some cornstarch to help it thicken, seems to have done the trick thank you. The only reason that I dont mention essential oils is because I dont know how to use them! Just wondering how long will this keep? Can I a mix it with more cocoa butter or do I need to just start with a new batch? Looks like Ill be making another batch of body butter so I can try out this to-die-for scent blend. It has a distinct nutty, chocolate scent so yes, you will smell delicious! Grace, thank you for the scent blend of frankincense, sandalwood and geranium. Im one of those people that dislikes chocolate and the batch I made works well but to me, its not at all pleasant. Way to hard! In a double boiler, one can stir almost constantly and achieve even, and slow, thorough melting/heating. Freeze it until its semi-solid not too soft, not too hard. And he starts to itch that day. melt them gently togetheruntil completely liquid. thanks, Hi Nikka! Does it have to be refrigerated post whipping if youve made too much? Now, I want to tell you something up front so that yourenot weirded out when you use it. But either way thanks for sharing your experience! Or you could cook some oats in water until soft, blend it up into a mush and strain in a cheesecloth. Its like a first-aid-in-a-bottle that takes really good care of your skin! I havent worked with apricot kernel, but would love to know your experience with it. Is it cold where you live? Heres the link to the Spring Guide: https://littlegreendot.com/product/simplify-skin-seasons-spring/. After about a week after making a cream wi cocoa butter, oils and tallow I start to notice little grains of cocoa butter, so I have to remelt. Im glad you liked it and more importantly, that you made the recipe work for you! However I have one query, I have a block of Kokum butter at home, can I substitute Cocoa butter. Im so happy you made it and that you love it! It has healing properties & other benefits but Ive found it to be much more cost-effective than jojoba or many other oils. Love it. Hi! Body butters are so much different than lotions because they tend to hang out on the surface of the skin for quite awhile. I created this recipe when I lived in Bali, a very hot and humid environment and cocoa butter helped the body butter stay thick and solid. Thanks! I am looking for jars/containers to store homemade body butter in. Pretty good, though I had a tough time scraping it off the spatulas, whisks and bowls because it melted when I touched it [] for making your own combinations of these to find the perfect match for, there are great options onLittle Green Dot and []. Im in the Midlands and want to make this recipe. It can cuase some skin damage. You can also use mango butter or shea butter, which are softer butters . I am going to try Shea next time and cut down on the cocoa butter so the scent will be different. Package it, and box it as you would for shipping and leave it outside in the hot for a day and then open it up and see how it held up. Sounds absolutely scrummy, Rachel! I made it but it melted after a few minute. I used to make this baby lotion with 1/4 c coconut oil and 1/4 c of cocoa butter, but I recently realized it was not pure cocoa butter in solid form. , Hi Victoria Ive never tried it as I dont have access to raw cacao beans but if you did, you probably could! One last thing , can i add some vit E capsules? I would say more than the brand what will make your body butter come out great is taking into account the temperature and environment where you live. Id like to know if I want to add an oil scent into the butter what could I use and how much? I love it though, and its helped a little with reigning in my acne outbreaks. Would love to talk with you regarding the recipe. Lets say you make a body butter you love by weighing it each time you make it it will be the same. I made a body butter from a different site using Shea, cocoa, coconut, and avocado as liquid choice. Yes! Its about 8 oz, but it does take up more volume as you whip it.. . My coco butter is in uneven chunks. For all the cold climate people out there I had to add about half a cup of olive oil to make this usable! how long can we use the same batch? The ambient temperature in my house at the time I made it was about 14C. [/columns_row] Give grape seed oil and jojoba oil a try. Amazing! . Hi Nickie. If you are using unrefined cacao, note that the scent of chocolate is strong and youll want an oil that compliments that. Hahaha! You can read it here: https://littlegreendot.com/bottle-diy-skincare/, Ive included Amazon links that go directly to the same bottles I use. I had to leave so put saled lid on pyrex bowl and came home it was hard as a rock. Love it!! I then added another 6g of solid oils (2g cocoa butter, 2g shea and 2g coconut oil). Insanely beautiful smell. Store in a clean glass jar and keep in a cool, dark place. And this will give you testimonials before you even launch it on your site! Hiya! Im new to all this and have a problem. Would you suggest adding more coconut oil? Hope that helps! I want to make home made cream recipe from Coco+ Shea butter+argan oil please send me the recipe You can play with the ratio, add more oil than butter to create a softer consistency. Thank you for the recipe. theyre greasy by definition. Hi,Ive been reading comments about the whipped lotion getting hard & disagree with everyone wanting to change it. [column][/column] So creamy, too! I made the recipe 60/40 as suggested but its as hard as a brick and unuseable. Try Real Food, give them a call they stocked Big Tree Farms cocoa butter (which is the BEST!) Like she says it goes on greasy but your body soaks it up. All good . If your skin is oily. When you do, please share a photo with me on Instagram. Hi Lisa! I have had hits and misses, and found that I like grape seed oil for most of my recipes. Using citrus oils and juice can cause very bad sunburn and it can really damage your skin. They can actually last well up to 6 months to 1 year I tend to try to use up my homemade products within 3 months, so its fresh and Im not worried about contamination. Hi Robin thats awesome- Im so happy you liked it! I was searching for an organic lotion and landed on your site. I made a lovely lotion bar by remelting part of my 75% cocoa butter and 25% virgin coconut oil and letting it cool in a mould. [/columns_row]. Mine ended up great! I would love to make up an all-natural body butter, but when I tried using coconut oil as a body moisturizer a few months ago, it completely clogged my shower drain, I guess because the oil solidifies at cooler temps. CVS Health Aftersun Aloe Vera Moisturizing Lotion, 6, CVS Health Aftersun Aloe Vera Moisturizing Lotion, 6 OZ, Harmony Hemp Essential 300mg CBD Hydration Lotion, 8, Harmony Hemp Essential 300mg CBD Hydration Lotion, 8 OZ - State Restrictions Apply. It is truly indulgent, easy and fun to make and for my dry skin and psoriasis its amazing. You didnt do anything wrong! I use the exact same combo with added olive oil and use for both body and hair. Amazaballs. SO I transferred the butter into a tub but it is crumbly and hard. Just made this I added vitamin E oil and orange essential oil. It isnt greasy but it is almost like a film. Try using an essential oil to scent but yes, many citrus oils are not safe with sun exposure. After a just a few minutes of whisking the mixture began to harden. Also, I have added essential oils prior to whipping but the butter does not smell of the oils when finished whipping? I totally hear you on the clean-up! I live in Canada does anyone know the best places to buy the butter and oils from? I just got through making it I love it how ever mind got solid before I can put it into a jar so my question is that I whip it too long only a couple of minutes, Im curious & would like 2 learn more about making lotion different recipes & etc, Homemade Whipped Body Butter How long do you find this lasts in the jar once made? Help please! You can even do a combo of the two (which is what I do for my body oil) grapeseed absorbs very quickly and is great for oily skin, so it may work really well for our hot weather! So I would suggest making an herbal face mask, made of ground herbs, fruits and clay. I just recently started making all natural stuff. Oh! Thank you Billie. Im exited to jar more of it and pass it to friends. It turned out great! Hi Jacki! Love this! Can I had essential oils. Thanks! Thank you for this amazing recipe. I usually only notice it the day after when I apply it. Any suggestions to make it more user friendly? Hi Renee, for hemp oil, I would actually recommend that you use Shea Butter, and whip that using a handheld blender. Hello, Melted after a few seconds of rubbing on my hands. Hi Jessie yes that would be a problem in a cold climate. What can I do to stop this? Is there anything that I can do to keep it from liquefying in room temperature, [] for another option, as I am in need of more supply (I always give lots of it away! I made my first attempt at this body butter using cocoa butter, sweet almond oil and I added a little aloe. If you have a heat-resistant glass container, you can also set that in. I also love doing a blend of mango + shea which gives you that buttery skin feeling and is non-greasy because of the mango butter. ha! You can wear it day and night! Email me at [emailprotected]. Hi Militza , Thanks so much for sharing such wonderful things . It doesnt all soak in, and it makes me worried about it ruining my clothes and sheets. Actually, this article is so attractive for all. The other jar I placed in the freezer. This recipe is pretty forgiving and after you make it you can actually remelt it and adjust if needed: add more solid butter to make it thicker or add more oil to thin it out. Another idea, which I have saved on my Instagram Stories is to make an enfleurage with the rosemary, infusing the scent into solid fat (cocoa butter or shea butter) usually this owuld be done with a refined butter, as the scent of the butter may interfere with the scent of the rosemary. I use this for years. whipped up beautifully. As it sits in the jar for a few weeks, Can I add a few drops of essential oil after the butter/oil has melted? yes, absolutely. Hi Joan! Thank you for posting the recipe. I wanted some scent so I added 15 drops patchouli essential oil, 25 drops ylang ylang essential oil and 10 drops of rose garden fragrance oil. If you need to, you can use a hand held whisk, and a lot of elbow grease! Hi Brenda! Even the liquid oils need to be weighed. If I dont launder my clothes after using the body butter, after a couple weeks, the clothes smell like rancid oil. Whip it up and store it in a timely manner though. Yeah, for any skincare recipe I would always use unrefined, cold-pressed oils. I will be making more as gifts. When were using only butters and oils so beeswax you may find that our environment makes a big difference, where the product can harden or melt. Thats just part of the process of making. I like chocolate, but do not choose to smell like it. Send them a free sample to get that direct feedback about how it held up in travel, how it felt on the skin. That said, if you do your research, adding essential oils can be a great! That way you dont have to worry about transferring the mixture back and forth. Dont compared it to chemical filled, lab made, drug store lotion. If youre in Singapore and looking for bottles, check out the following links: * https://littlegreendot.com/marketplace/hands-on/ Thanks! , Coldclimates, adjust recipe to 60% cocoa butter, 40% oil so that its not as hard.. Hi there, i live in singapore too! Johnson's Dry Skin Baby Lotion with Shea & Cocoa Butter, water*, glycerin*, cocoglycerides*, cetyl alcohol*, zea mays (corn) starch*, phenoxyethanol, carbomer, fragrance, potassium cetyl phosphate*, ethylhexylglycerin, hydrogenated palm glycerides*, sodium hydroxide, disodium edta, p-anisic acid*, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter*, butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter* *naturally-derived ingredients, TO USE: After a warm bath with JOHNSON'S skin nourish shea & cocoa butter wash, gently massage lotion over entire body to leave skin feeling soft and smooth.