DIY body butter {101 Days of Christmas}

We’ve made shaving cream and aftershave for the guys, and today we’ve got a creamy and luxurious body butter that Christina from Plant Therapy whipped up!

Body butter is a thick and creamy alternative to everyday lotion, and with a combination of lotions and oils, it doesn’t just feel good on your skin but actually helps moisturize and protect it as we head into the cold winter months.

Whip up a batch to pamper your friends or to say thank you to a special teacher, but be sure to keep some for yourself as well!

Supplies:

1 cup shea butter 1/2 cup mango butter 1/4 cup vanilla infused jojoba 1/4 cup avocado oil up to 144 drops of essential oils

Directions:

In a small saucepan, combine the first four ingredients and heat over low until melted, stirring often. (If you’re easily distracted in the kitchen — ahem! — combine them in a double boiler instead, as you’ll have less chance of overheating the mixture).

Remove from heat and cool in the fridge for 20-30 minutes, until the edges begin to harden.

Using a hand mixer, whip the mixture until it’s frothy.

Refrigerate again for 30 minutes.

Add the essential oils and whip again until it’s nice and creamy.

Transfer to a jar or container with a tight lid.

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Mandi Ehman is the blogger behind Life Your Way. She and her husband have four beautiful girls plus one baby boy, and together they live, work and homeschool on a little slice of heaven in wild, wonderful West Virginia. Mandi loves coffee, chocolate, easy meals, beautiful things and minimalist spaces.

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DIY body butter {101 Days of Christmas}

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