DIY Body Butter Recipe with Cocoa Butter

DIY Body Butter Recipe with Cocoa Butter

Discover the rich care of cocoa butter, a natural classic within DIY cosmetics. This nourishing butter is known for its intense moisturizing properties and soft, creamy texture. Perfect for making body butters, balms and other care products that keep skin supple and protected.

Cocoa butter melts at body temperature and forms a protective layer on the skin, improving moisture retention. Ideal for dry or sensitive skin, it is also an indispensable base in homemade formulas for a luxurious end result.

Ingredients (100g batch)

• 40 g cocoa butter
• 30 g shea butter
• 25 g sweet almond oil (or jojoba)
• 5 g vitamin E (antioxidant)
• 10-20 drops of fragrance oil or essential oil (optional)

Preparation

1. Melt the cocoa butter + shea butter au bain-marie
2. Remove from heat and add the oil
3. Let cool until mixture becomes semi-solid (refrigerator speeds this up)
4. Beat lightly with a mixer until creamy butter
5. Add fragrance and vitamin E
6. Fill in jars

Tips (important for quality)

• Do not beat too hot → otherwise it will remain liquid
• Use a stabilizer such as beeswax (2-5%) if it becomes too soft
• Perfect as:
  • Body butter
  • Hand Cream
  • Lip balm (with extra wax)