{"id":363841,"date":"2026-02-03T10:31:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T09:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/geen-onderdeel-van-een-categorie\/make-body-butter\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T10:08:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T08:08:17","slug":"make-body-butter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youwish.nl\/en\/oils-butters\/make-body-butter\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Natural Body Butter in 5 Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you ever turned over a store-bought jar of body butter, glanced at the ingredient list, and felt overwhelmed by a wall of unpronounceable chemicals? You are certainly not alone in questioning synthetic additives and fillers. Crafting your own body butter at home gives you complete control over everything that touches your skin. Without water or harsh preservatives, you can whip up an ultra-rich, deeply nourishing moisturizer customized entirely to your skin\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Basics: Solid Butters and Liquid Oils<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every classic body butter relies on a balanced ratio of solid plant butters and liquid carrier oils. Because this is an anhydrous (water-free) formula, it naturally resists microbial growth and requires no synthetic preservatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shea butter serves as the gold-standard base. It is naturally rich in essential fatty acids like oleic and stearic acid, which lock in hydration and fortify the skin. Our guide on shea butter in cosmetics<\/a> breaks down how these plant lipids actively support the skin barrier. For a warm, nutty scent, reach for raw, unrefined shea butter; if you want a neutral canvas for your own custom fragrances, choose refined shea butter instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want a firmer product that holds its shape during warmer weather, blend your shea butter with cocoa butter, mango butter, or coconut oil. Browse our selection of vegetable oils and butters<\/a> to find the right ingredients for your blend.<\/p>\n\n\n