Gingerbread Whipped Body Butter DIY Recipe
Indulge in the hydrating benefits and delicious scent of homemade gingerbread body butter. This easy-to-make body butter recipe combines the warm, spicy aroma of gingerbread with deeply moisturizing ingredients to leave your skin feeling soft, glowing, and radiant. Perfect for the holiday season or anytime you need a pampering self-care treat.This butter makes a great DIY Gift for Christmas and the holidays. It’s made with all natural ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and a custom gingerbread essential oil blend.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- heat safe bowl or measuring cup or double boiler
- stand mixer or hand mixer and medium bowl
- glass storage jar with airtight lid
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw shea butter
- ½ cup coconut oil
- ¼ tsp gingerbread spice
- 10-15 drops essential oil see notes for diy gingerbread blend
Instructions
- Add the shea butter and coconut oil to a heat safe bowl or measuring cup.
- Melt the shea butter and coconut oil. To do this, heat in the microwave on high for 1 minute, then remove and stir well. If not fully melted, heat for an additional 30 seconds, then stir well again. Alternatively, you could use a double boiler to melt the butter and oil.
- Transfer to a bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Remove from the refrigerator, and beat on high for 5 minutes, stopping to scrape the sides every minute, until you have a light and fluffy cream.
- Add the gingerbread spice and essential oil, mix on low to incorporate.
- Add mixture to a jar, and cover.
Notes
DIY Gingerbread essential oil blend
- 4 drops Ginger
- 4 drops Cassia (or Cinnamon)
- 2 drop Clove
- 2 drop Vanilla