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Summer Body Butter with Bug Repellent Essential Oils

Servings: 3 oz
Author: Standing Stone

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Digital scale (accurate to 0.1g)
  • Heat-safe glass bowl
  • Water bath setup
  • Silicone spatula
  • Hand mixer
  • Small jar or tin (85g or 3 oz) for storing your finished butter. Glass or aluminum works well.
  • Labels for your finished product

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 20 grams Shea Butter
  • 20 grams Mango Butter
  • 8 grams Cocoa Butter
  • 6 grams Coconut Oil
  • 21 grams Black Seed Oil
  • 5 grams Beeswax
  • 4.25 grams Neem Oil
  • 7 drops Lavender essential oil
  • 5 drops Clove essential oil
  • 5 drops Catnip essential oil
  • 3 drops Patchouli essential oil
  • 2 drops Palmarosa essential oil
  • 2 drops Basil essential oil

Instructions

Instructions:

  • Step 1: Melt your base ingredients.
  • Add the shea butter, mango butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil, black seed oil, and beeswax to a heat-safe bowl. Use a water bath and gently melt everything until smooth, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 2: Remove from water bath and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Place the bowl in the fridge or freezer for 15–30 minutes, just until the mixture thickens and becomes opaque but still soft enough to whip.
  • Step 3: Whip it good!
  • Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the mixture on high for 3–5 minutes until it becomes fluffy and light, like frosting.
  • Step 4: Add essential oils and neem oil.
  • Whip again for 30–60 seconds to fully incorporate.
  • Step 5: Transfer to a clean, dry jar with a lid.
  • Label and store in a cool place away from direct sunlight.

Notes

This recipe makes a small batch which is perfect for testing your favorite essential oil blend or giving as a summer gift!