To make DIY body butter, you will need the following ingredients and materials: Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter (shea butter, mango butter, and/or cocoa butter)
- 1/4 cup carrier oil (such as sweet almond, jojoba, grapeseed, coconut, or olive oil)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons arrowroot flour starch (optional)
- 36 drops favorite essential oils (optional)
Materials:
- Small saucepan
- Glass or metal bowl
- Hand mixer
Positive aspects:
- Customizable with natural ingredients
- Provides maximum moisture to the skin
- Suitable for all skin types
- Can be non-greasy if arrowroot flour starch is added
Negative aspects:
- May feel greasy to some people due to its thick and dense nature
Body butter is an anhydrous product, meaning it does not contain water and is made from active ingredients like oils and butters, making it more expensive to make than lotions. It can have a greasy feel, but this can be reduced by adding arrowroot flour starch
