Cocoa Body Butter
A rich, moisturizing body butter made with cocoa butter, shea butter, and carrier oils, perfect for dry skin.
Yield: 10 oz
Calories: 100kcal
Materials
Body Butter Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Cocoa butter Use food grade or cosmetic grade, ensure it smells fresh.
- 1/4 cup Shea butter or mango butter Optional, helps with softness.
- 1/4 cup Carrier oil (sweet almond, jojoba, grapeseed, or olive oil) Pick based on the feel you like.
- 1/2 teaspoon Vitamin E oil Optional, helps slow down rancidity.
- 10-20 drops Essential oil Optional, flavors like vanilla oleoresin, lavender, or orange.
Instructions
Preparation
- Melt the butters gently. Put the cocoa butter (and shea or mango butter if using) in a heat-safe bowl over a pot of simmering water. Stir occasionally until melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in your carrier oil and vitamin E. If using essential oils, add them after the mix cools a bit.
- Chill the mixture in the fridge for about 30 to 60 minutes until it turns cloudy and thick.
- Using a hand mixer, whip the mixture for 3 to 6 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Spoon the whipped butter into a clean, dry jar. Avoid adding water to the jar.
Notes
If the body butter gets grainy, ensure even cooling and avoid rushing the chilling process.