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When it comes to holiday gift-giving, nothing screams warm, cozy, and personal like handmade treats. And, if these treats happen to be an indulgence that not only feels good but benefits your skin, it's a win-win situation! Today, we're diving into the wonderful world of body butter recipes, each infused with the power of essential oils to offer luxurious, therapeutic, skin-nourishing benefits.
Let's embark on this aromatic journey and explore five simple yet delightful essential oil-infused body butter recipes that make for perfect holiday presents.
1. Lavender & Shea Body Butter
Ingredients:
1 cup shea butter*
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup sweet almond oil
30 drops of lavender essential oil
This classic pairing of lavender and shea butter creates a body butter that's deeply moisturizing and has a relaxing scent.
*Note: Unrefined shea butter has a very strong scent, refined has a much milder scent. You should consider this when choosing a shea butter.
Instructions:
Begin by melting Shea butter and coconut oil in a double boiler. Once thoroughly melted, remove from heat.
Mix in sweet almond oil and then add your lavender essential oil.
Chill the mixture in the fridge until it's firm but not too hard.
Whisk the mixture until it has a soft, butter-like consistency.
Scoop the mixture into clean glass jars, and it's ready for gifting!
2. Orange & Vanilla Whipped Body Butter
Ingredients:
1 cup cocoa butter*
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup jojoba oil
25 drops of vanilla essential oil
15 drops of wild orange essential oil
This combination gives you a body butter that smells like a creamsicle—yum!
Instructions:
Melt your cocoa butter and coconut oil in a double boiler.
Once melted, remove from heat and stir in jojoba oil.
Let the mixture cool before adding in your essential oils.
Chill the mixture in the fridge until it's firm but not too hard.
Once firm, whip it until creamy and scoop the mixture into jars.
*Note: Pure unrefined cocoa butter should smell like chocolate, refined will not. This is important when you are choosing your cocoa butter.
3. Peppermint & Eucalyptus Body Butter
Ingredients:
1 cup shea butter
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup olive oil
20 drops of peppermint essential oil
10 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
This scented body butter is invigorating and cooling—an excellent pick-me-up in the morning!
Instructions:
Like before, start by melting your base oils (in this case, shea butter and coconut oil) in a double boiler.
Mix in the olive oil once you take it off the heat.
After it has cooled down, add your essential oils.
Chill until firm, then whip and transfer into glass jars.
4. Rose & Frankincense Body Butter
Ingredients:
1 cup mango butter
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup sweet almond oil
20 drops of rose essential oil
10 drops of frankincense essential oil
Here's an elegant body butter that's hydrating and smells divine.
Instructions:
Melt mango butter and coconut oil in a double boiler.
Take off the heat and stir in the almond oil.
Once the mixture has cooled, add the essential oils.
Chill until firm, whip it to achieve a creamy consistency, then scoop it into jars.
5. Grounding Woods Body Butter
Ingredients:
1 cup cocoa butter
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup jojoba oil
15 drops of cedarwood essential oil
10 drops of sandalwood essential oil
5 drops of vetiver essential oil
This earthy blend is perfect for anyone who enjoys more unisex or deep, woodsy scents.
Instructions:
Start by melting your cocoa butter and coconut oil.
Remove from heat, then stir in jojoba oil.
Let it cool down then add in your essential oils.
Chill the mixture until firm, whip it until it's fluffy then store in glass jars.
6. Lemon & Chamomile Body Butter
Ingredients:
1 cup shea butter
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
20 drops of lemon essential oil
10 drops of chamomile essential oil
A refreshing and calming treat for your skin, ideal for an after-shower boost or bedtime ritual.
Instructions:
Melt shea butter and coconut oil in a double boiler.
After removing from the heat, mix in grapeseed oil.
Cool the mixture and add your essential oils.
Refrigerate until it reaches a firm consistency.
Whip to a fluffy consistency and pour your body butter into a glass jar.
7. Calming Lavender & Bergamot Body Butter
Ingredients:
1 cup cocoa butter
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup almond oil
20 drops of lavender essential oil
10 drops of bergamot essential oil
This enticing blend brings the calming benefits of lavender and the uplifting effects of bergamot together, creating a harmonious balance in this body butter.
Instructions:
Melt the cocoa butter and coconut oil using a double boiler.
Take it off the heat and mix in the almond oil.
After it cools, add your essential oils.
Chill the mixture until firm.
Finally, whip it until creamy and transfer it into glass jars.
8. Ylang Ylang & Patchouli Body Butter
Ingredients:
1 cup mango butter
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup jojoba oil
15 drops of ylang-ylang essential oil
10 drops of patchouli essential oil
The sensuous, exotic fragrance of ylang ylang blends well with the warm, earthy notes of patchouli, creating a dense, complex scent perfect for a relaxing self-care night.
Instructions:
Melt the mango butter and coconut oil in a double boiler.
Remove from heat and stir in jojoba oil.
Once cooled, mix in your essential oils.
Refrigerate the mixture until it is firm.
Whip it to achieve a creamy consistency, then scoop into your desired containers for gifting.
With these recipes, you now have a broad palette of body butter gifts to offer, catering to a range of unique tastes and preferences. The natural approach to skincare is more appreciated than ever, and these DIY body butters are sure to be a hit! Don't forget to package these in cute jars with a personalized note tagging along. Happy gifting!
These homemade, essential oil-infused body butters are a thoughtful way to show your loved ones that you care. They offer a luxurious skincare experience, filled with nature's goodness, and nothing beats the charm of a self-made gift. This holiday season, get your DIY hat on and whip up some aromatic, skin-pleasing treats. Every dollop will feel like a celebration!
Note: Always perform a patch test when trying a new essential oil or body butter to ensure it doesn't irritate your skin.
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