Every share supports this site. Thank you!
I love making the products we use at home!I’ve been at this for years now and it is so incredible easy to make the products that it’s become one of my passions.
Why do I make my own products? It’s simple – I want to keep my children and myself away from toxic chemicals (like endocrine disruptors) that are in conventionalproducts. You can buy safer products now but making them only takes a few minutes and you know EXACTLY what’s in each product. Plus you save a lot of money by making the products you use on a daily basis.
Making your own products is so easy that I wrote an entire e-book with 40 DIY recipes. Each of these recipes only takes about 5-10 minutes to make and this non-greasy body butter is one of the recipes you will find in this book. Check it out!
About fouryears ago I made my first body butter and I love it. It left my skin feeling so moisturizedbut there was one problem, it was a bit greasy, which meant if I put it on in the morning I would have to walk around naked a few minutes before I could put my clothes on. We don’t always have time to spare in the morning so I started using that butter body only at night while I figured out how I could come up with a less greasy body butter.
I spent countless hours researching and trying to figure out how I could make this butter less greasy but ultimately to do that I would have to make a lotion and use water. The problem with water is that it grows mold/bacteria really fast so if you’re making a water based product you need to use preservatives. I make my own product to avoid preservatives so this wasn’t a solution for me.
Eventually I came up with a moisturizing hand lotion recipe that not only left my hands feeling soft but there wasn’t any greasy residue. I knew I was onto something! I made a bigger batch of that recipe and started using it on my body every morning. I could not believe it! I had finally found the perfect body butter recipe.
This recipeabsorbs really fast and doesn’t leave a greasy residue so you can put it on your body and put your clothes right after. The best part, it’s very very easy to make since all you have to do is whip up the ingredients together, no melting or cooking required.
As you can tell, I love this recipe! I love it so much I keep making it in bigger batches and giving it to my friends because it’s so just awesome. So naturally, I now want to share this recipe with you and I hope you love it as much as we do.
Non-Greasy and Fast-Absorbing DIY Body Butter Recipe
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons OrganicShea Butter
- 4 teaspoonsAloe Vera Gel
- 4 teaspoonsGrapeseed Oil
- 2 teaspoonsVitamin E Oil
- 4 teaspoons OrganicArrowroot Powder(if you suffer from really dry skin use half the amount)
- Essential Oils: you can add essential oils to give this lotion a nice scent of your preference. If you’re going to be using this lotion while you’re out, under the sun, I don’t recommend using any of the citrus essential oils. My favorite scents for body butter are:
Did you know we have an e-book with 40 DIY recipes for bath and body products
⇒⇒Check it out⇐⇐
Directions:
Put the shea butter into a bowl. Using a hand mixer, mix the shea butter for a few minutes until it becomes fluffy. Then, add the grapeseed oil and vitamin E oil. Mix the ingredients for a few minutes until all the ingredients are mixed well.
Add the arrowroot powder a little at a time and mix in, using the hand mixer, until the cream is no longer grainy. Then, add the Aloe Vera gel. Mix it a bit more until it feels like a fluffy, soft lotion.
If you prefer for your lotion to have a scent, add your preferred essential oil, mixing in as many drops as you’d like to reach the desired scent level. I usually add about 20-40 drops depending on scent.If you’re going to be using this lotion while you’re out under the sun, I don’t recommend using any of the citrus essential oils.
Store your body butter in an airtight glass container. I usually keep one batch in my bathroom and the rest of the body butter in the fridge since it feels so good to apply cold on hot days.
This is the perfect body butter to apply in the morning, since it absorbs faster than our regular body butter, but you can also use it at night. It’s also safe to use on your kids.
Non-Greasy and Fast-Absorbing DIY Body Butter Recipe Creation
Every share supports this site. Thank you!
FAQs
Adding 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, arrowroot powder, or tapioca starch will help the body butter feel less greasy. I also find applying it directly after showering and letting it sink into your skin for a few minutes helps it absorb and not feel greasy.
How to make body butter more absorbent? ›
BONUS: A little trick that will help relieve greasiness is adding arrowroot powder (or tapioca starch) to your body butter. It is a light powdery substance with no smell. Adding just a small amount can make a big difference when it comes to keeping that “greased pig” feeling at bay!
What makes shea butter less greasy? ›
Probably the most popular "remedy" for greasy body butter is adding some sort of starchy powder or clay to the formula. Cornstarch, tapioca starch, arrowroot powder and kaolin clay work quite well in making body butters feel less oily.
Does shea butter absorb fast? ›
Shea butter is typically used for its moisturizing effects. These benefits are tied to shea's fatty acid content, including linoleic, oleic, stearic, and palmitic acids. When you apply shea topically, these oils are rapidly absorbed into your skin.
What additives make body butter less greasy? ›
Arrowroot powder: the secret ingredient that makes this homemade whipped body butter non-greasy! Sometimes called arrowroot flour or starch, it's a grain-free/gluten-free starchy substance that is often used in place of cornstarch.
How do you stabilize body butter? ›
Put your body butter in the fridge if it's melted.
If you open up your body butter and it's all melted inside, pop it in the fridge for about 1 hour until it gets hard again. If the body butter is whipped, it may shrink down to about half the size in its container, but it's still all there!
What is the best thickener for body butter? ›
Richer thickeners like cetearyl alcohol and C10-18 Triglycerides (Butter Pearls) definitely can work—it really depends on the formulation—but I preferred cetyl for this formulation. The second: ensure you've got a blend of liquid oils/emollients and butters.
What is the best emulsifier for body butter? ›
Olivem 1000 (Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate) – this is the go-to for anyone starting out. Olivem 1000 is super easy to work with when you're making oil-in-water emulsions. It is non-ionic and forms liquid crystal structures that help improve skin health by mimicking the skin's natural lipid organisation.
What does arrowroot powder do in body butter? ›
Arrowroot powder can be added to anhydrous body care products including body balms, salves, and butters to enable the end product to have a more appealing lightweight texture while leaving a non-greasy finish to the skin.
What is the best carrier oil for body butter? ›
- Coconut Oil. 4.7. (333) $5.99 - $117.99. ...
- Palm Oil. 4.8. (388) $6.39 - $112.99. ...
- Castor Oil. 4.9. (232) $6.99 - $132.99. ...
- Olive Oil - Pure. 4.9. (96) $8.99 - $173.99. ...
- Avocado Oil. 5.0. (77) $10.49 - $247.99. ...
- Sweet Almond Oil. 4.9. (155) $8.99 - $189.99. ...
- Jojoba Oil, Golden. 5.0. (74) $7.99 - $191.99. ...
- Vitamin E Oil. 4.7. (74) $5.99 - $68.99.
The American Academy of Dermatology supports the idea that shea butter can clog your pores and cause acne. This is especially true if you have acne-prone skin.
How to make body butter not greasy? ›
Whipped body butter recipes can be very greasy! The good news is that there's a simple solution for this issue: add arrowroot flour/starch. Arrowroot is a natural starch (used in cooking to thicken soups, sauces, and stir-fry) that will absorb the greasy feel of the butters and oils, without drying out your skin.
How long does it take for body butter to absorb? ›
Typically, shea butter is a thick and heavy butter that takes longer to absorb into the skin compared to lighter creams and lotions. It can take anywhere from 15-30 minutes for the skin to fully absorb shea butter, but this can vary depending on the factors mentioned above.
When not to use shea butter? ›
Because the shea tree can contain natural latex, it may trigger a reaction in people with a latex allergy. Anyone with an allergy to latex is at risk of having an allergic reaction when using shea butter.
Do you need to rinse off body butter? ›
The answer, in most cases, is no. Body butter is designed to be left on the skin to work its magic throughout the day or night. Washing it off immediately would negate its purpose and the benefits it can offer to your skin. Deep Hydration: Body butter provides long-lasting hydration.
Why wont my body butter stay whipped? ›
Your un-whipped fat blend needs to be soft at room temperature; if it's too hard, your body butter won't stay soft and whippy. If your formulation features lots of brittle/hard solid ingredients try reducing the percentage of those for ingredients that are soft solids.
Can I add oil to my body butter? ›
To add scent to body butter, you can incorporate essential oils, fragrance oils, or natural aromatics. Essential oils are a popular choice because they not only provide a delightful fragrance but also offer potential therapeutic benefits for the skin.
What to do after applying body butter? ›
After you rub the body butter into your skin, let it dry for a few minutes before putting on clothes. If you don't want to apply it to your whole body, try targeting spots that are particularly dry, like your hands, feet, and elbows.
