Whipped Shea Body Butter

How to make it

1. 1
   Melt shea butter and coconut oil gently

   Combine shea butter and coconut oil in a glass bowl set over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method). Stir until just melted — do not overheat. Remove from heat as soon as everything is liquid.

2. 2
   Add almond oil and stir

   Stir in the sweet almond oil while the mixture is still warm. This keeps everything fluid and ensures the oils combine evenly.

3. 3
   Cool in the refrigerator until solid

   Place the bowl in the refrigerator for 30–45 minutes until the mixture is completely solid and opaque. Do not skip this — whipping liquid oils produces nothing. The mixture must be cold and firm.

4. 4
   Whip with a hand mixer

   Using a hand mixer or stand mixer with a whisk attachment, whip the solidified mixture on medium-high speed for 5–8 minutes. It will become light, fluffy, and white — like thick whipped cream. Scrape down the sides every couple of minutes.

5. 5
   Add essential oils and whip briefly

   Add lavender essential oil and vitamin E oil and whip for another 30 seconds to incorporate. The body butter is ready when it holds soft peaks.

6. 6
   Transfer to a jar

   Spoon the whipped body butter into a clean glass jar. It will keep its fluffy texture at room temperature (below 28°C). If it melts and re-solidifies, simply re-whip.

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