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non-greasy whipped body butter recipe

Non-Greasy Body Butter Recipe

This DIY non-greasy body butter recipe is super nourishing, super versatile, and all-natural.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: A D

Ingredients

  • ½ cup organic refined shea butter
  • ½ cup organic sunflower oil (or other fast-absorbing oil)
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
  • 10 drops essential oils (optional)

Instructions

  • Combine shea butter and sunflower oil and melt in a double boiler.
  • Mix arrowroot powder with carrier oil (optional).
  • Once melted, remove the heat and let it cool down to 40º (113ºF). You can speed this up by placing the container in the fridge or freezer. 
  • Add the 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.
  • Scoop into the desired packaging.

Notes

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place.
Approximate shelf life: six month
This is a basic formula for a 100 g batch
As a matter of fact, you can use more or less the same ingredients to make a solid & non-greasy whipped shea butter with orange essential oils, too! 

Nutrition

Serving: 100g
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