Homemade Whipped Body Butter

Homemade whipped body butter is light, fluffy, and incredibly moisturizing.

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This is the best body butter recipe, and it’s made with just a handful of ingredients, like coconut oil and shea butter.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

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In a double boiler over medium low heat, add coconut oil, jojoba oil, and shea butter. Stir occasionally until melted.

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Once it has melted, take it off the heat. You can add essential oils now or after it has started to set up.

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Place it in a cool spot, like the refrigerator, until it starts to thicken a bit. It should thicken without being too hard. If it is too hard, it will not whip properly.

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Place the mixture in a stand mixer or a bowl with a whisk attachment.

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Start whipping the oils slowly and bring it up to medium-high speed until fluffy. It should form stiff peaks and resemble cake frosting.

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