whipped body butter

yield: ~20–24 oz

prep time: 15 min
chill time: 30–60 min
whip time: 10–15 min
total: ~1 hr 15 min

ingredients

• 184g shea butter
• 85g cocoa butter
• 85g jojoba oil
• 71g grapeseed oil
• 11g vitamin e oil
• 14g kaolin clay
• essential oils (40–60 drops total)
• lavender: 30 drops
• frankincense: 15–20 drops
  • you can use whatever essential oils you want

instructions

1. in a double boiler melt the shea butter and cocoa butter until fully liquid. remove from heat.
2. stir in jojoba oil, grapeseed oil, and vitamin e oil until combined.
3. place the mixture in the fridge for 30–60 min until semi-solid. it should feel like soft butter, not fully hard.
4. whip with a hand mixer for 3–5 min until it starts to look creamy.
5. sift in kaolin clay slowly to avoid clumps. add essential oils.
6. whip again for 5–8 min until light, fluffy, and forming soft peaks.
7. transfer to jars and store at room temperature.

tips

• chilling to the right texture is key. too soft and it won’t whip, too hard and it won’t get fluffy.
• kaolin clay helps reduce greasiness and gives a smoother skin feel.
• whip long enough to incorporate air. this is what creates the light, spreadable texture.
• store in a cool place to prevent melting.