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homemade body butter for dry skin

Body Butter for Dry Skin

Learn how to make homemade body butter for dry skin in winter with just a few ingredients. This body butter recipe is soft and creamy and will make your itchy, dry skin disappear.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Lora

Materials

  • 80 g Shea Butter
  • 19 g Hemp Seed Oil
  • 15 drops German Chamomile essential oil
  • 8 drops Vanilla essential oil

Tools

  • stick blender
  • 16 oz mason jar

Instructions

  • Melt the shea butter in a double boiler or saucepan over low heat to make body butter. A large Pyrex measuring cup will work if a double boiler is unavailable.
  • homemade body butter for dry skin with shea butter
  • Next, remove the melted shea butter from the heat and mix in the hemp seed oil and essential oils. Mix well to incorporate the essential oils.
  • body butter for dry skin with essential oils
  • Cool the mixture until it starts to solidify. You can speed this up by placing the container in the fridge or freezer and stirring occasionally.
  • Whip with an electric whisk. If it gets soft or liquid during whipping, cool down some more.
  • Continue with the process of cooling and whisking until you get your desired consistency.
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  • Scoop into the desired packaging.

Notes

What can I use instead of hemp seed oil?

When formulating natural skincare products for dry skin, you'll want to look for ingredients known to soothe, moisturize and hydrate the skin. 
You may substitute any liquid oil in place of the hemp seed oil. However, I suggest using avocado oil. It's rich in fatty acids and vitamins A, D, and E, making it an excellent choice for nourishing and hydrating dry skin.

Can I use body butter to moisturize my face?

Since this is body butter without coconut oil, you can. The moisturizing and nourishing qualities of the shea butter and the soothing effect of the chamomile essential oil are also beneficial for the face.

How to use body lotion for dry skin?

Massage a small amount of body butter into the skin using gentle, circular motions. Wait a minute for the lotion to absorb into the skin before putting on clothes. You can use the lotion on your entire body several times daily.
If storing the lotion in a star, clean your fingers before taking out the product or use a cosmetic spatula.
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