Homemade Lavender Whipped Body Butter

I became a wellness advocate for DoTerra back in November and have since been researching new ways to stay healthy using holistic methods. Since using essential oils I feel refreshed, energized, clean, and health conscious. It is amazing. 

I can't wait to share different recipes and experiments I've tried since using these oils. First and foremost, I'm going to share a recipe I used for whipped body butter that I pulled from the DoTerra Blog. The great thing about these recipes are that you can substitute your favorite essential oil for a scent you prefer. If you don't like lavender, try grapefruit, wild orange, citrus bliss, or lemon! I personally love lavender because it calms my nerves and helps me sleep soundly through the night.

What you need:

Double Boiler

Hand Mixer

1/2 cup Shea Butter

1/2 cup Cocoa Butter

1/2 cup Coconut Oil

1/2 cup Fractionated Coconut Oil

20 drops DoTerra Lavender Essential Oil

Directions:

1- Measure all butters and oils in glass jar.

 1. Measure all ingredients except for lavender oil in double boiler. 

2. Place double boiler over skillet/pan with 1-1.5 inches of water. Bring to boil.

3. Stir ingredients frequently using a rubber scraper or wooden spoon for about 10-15 minutes, or until all ingredients are 100% melted into liquid form. 

4. Once melted, remove from heat for 10 minutes.

5. Add 20 drops of lavender to mixture. 

6. Stir and place in refrigerator for approximately 1 hour or until mixture becomes solid.

7. Once chilled,  remove from refrigerator and blend with hand mixer. Start on a low setting and slowly progress to high-speed. Whip mixture until consistency is light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).

When finished, add to a glass jar or container and store in a cool place. If you need to re-whip, you can do so with hand mixer again and again. It's that easy!

Stay tuned for more recipes and ways I use essential oils.

1/2 cup Shea Butter
1/2 cup Cocoa Butter
1/2 Cup Coconut Oil
1/2 cup Fractionated Coconut Oil
15 drops Grapefruit Essential Oil*
15 drops Wild Orange Essential  Oil*
Double Boiler
Hand/Stand Mixer
- See more at: http://doterrablog.com/diy-whipped-body-butter/#sthash.XTGslNxX.dpuf

1/2 cup Shea Butter
1/2 cup Cocoa Butter
1/2 Cup Coconut Oil
1/2 cup Fractionated Coconut Oil
15 drops Grapefruit Essential Oil*
15 drops Wild Orange Essential  Oil*
Double Boiler
Hand/Stand Mixer
- See more at: http://doterrablog.com/diy-whipped-body-butter/#sthash.XTGslNxX.dpuf

1/2 cup Shea Butter
1/2 cup Cocoa Butter
1/2 Cup Coconut Oil
1/2 cup Fractionated Coconut Oil
15 drops Grapefruit Essential Oil*
15 drops Wild Orange Essential  Oil*
Double Boiler
Hand/Stand Mixer
- See more at: http://doterrablog.com/diy-whipped-body-butter/#sthash.XTGslNxX.dpuf