Making your own body butter is a great way to save money, and it’s also a fun project that you can do with friends or family.
This tutorial will show you how to make whipped body butter that you can sell online or at craft fairs. Let’s get started!
Homemade body butter is a great way to make some extra money from your home. By whipping up batches of whipped body butter,
you can give yourself a great head start on making a profit by selling it yourself or in small batches at craft fairs and local markets over the weekend.
How does it work? Although there are several different sorts of body butters on the market, they all work in the same way.
Most body butters are made by combining oils with regular butter, sometimes adding an extra moisturizing element to achieve a rich and creamy effect.
If you plan on making a batch of whipped body butter, continue reading to see just how easy it is to do.
What Is Whipped Body Butter?
Whipped body butter is basically just that – body butter that has been whipped into an airy, fluffy consistency that is easy to scoop out of the tub or container.
It’s perfect for homemade bath products because it takes things like salt scrubs, bath bombs, and glycerin soaps to the next level. It’s seriously awesome stuff!
Whipped body butter is also easier to apply than regular body butter, so it’s perfect for people who don’t like the feeling of thick lotion.
Even if you can’t stand the feel of greasy hand cream or something heavy when you put it on your skin, whipped body butter is an excellent way to get started using commercial or homemade moisturizers.
What You Need to Make Whipped Body Butter to Sell
You don’t need much to whip up this creamy concoction, just a few basic ingredients that you can find in most kitchens or craft stores. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Unsalted or Regular Butter
- Beeswax, either grated or in pellets
- Oils, such as sweet almond oil, cocoa butter, coconut oil, Shea Butter, etc.
- Essential oils such as lavender oil for fragrance (if you are using scented oils, make sure you use ones that blend nicely together)
- Hand mixer, stand mixer, or food processor with a mixing bowl attachment
- A Double Boiler Microwave or crockpot to melt your ingredients
- Decorative items for your containers (optional)
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Optionally, if you want to add color to your whipped body butter, you can also include 10 drops of liquid food coloring. This is good for tinting the finished product something fun if you plan on selling it at craft fairs or online.
How to Make Whipped Body Butter to Sell: The Steps
Step 1: Melt Down the Body Butter:
Using a Double Boiler or a crockpot, melt down your body butter using the lowest setting while stirring regularly until it is completely liquid. This may take a while, so you’ll want to have some patience.
You can also use a microwave if you prefer (if using a microwave, check and stir every 30 seconds until melted).
Be careful not to burn it because once Shea butter burns; there is no saving it! Allow cooling slightly before moving on.
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Step 2: Add Beeswax Pellets:
If you are using beeswax pellets instead of grated wax, add them to the melted body butter oil mixture. Stir together thoroughly until it forms a thick lotion consistency.
Before adding the beeswax, make sure you measure it out! You can use 3 tablespoons of beeswax pastilles for every pound of Shea or cocoa butter.
Add the melted beeswax to your measured body butter mixture and give it a stir. The mixture will start to thicken immediately – this is why it’s helpful to have everything measured out beforehand!
Step 3: Add Coconut Oil and Essential Oils (if using)
If you are using coconut oil, add it to your mixture at this time. Stir in the essential oils for fragrance – you can use up to 2 teaspoons of an essential oil per 1 ounce of body butter.
It’s a good idea to mix up all your scents and add them in batches to get an idea of what you like best.
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Step 4: Whip it good!
Once your beeswax mixture has cooled slightly, pour it into your stand mixer or hand mixer bowl along with the whisk attachment, and start whipping! Don’t overheat it.
Otherwise, the mixture will lose its consistency, but you want to avoid it getting too cold as well, or your final product may be a bit chunky.
If using a stand mixer/hand mixer, let the mixer run at medium speed until stiff peaks form and there is no more movement in the lotion mix. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes, but keep an eye on it.
Step 5: Let It Set Up Overnight:
Once you’ve achieved stiff peaks, spoon your body butter into containers. If using decorative items, like dried lavender flowers or rose petals, place them on top!
Let the finished product cool further before sealing tightly to prevent it from liquefying or becoming soft due to heat—store at room temperature for up to 1 year.
Optional: Add color by stirring in 10 drops of liquid food coloring if desired.
Step 6: Package & Sell Your Whipped Body Butter
This is a perfect opportunity to get creative with your packaging! Feel free to be as artsy and crafty as you want.
Wrap up some of this whipped body butter in cellophane, tied off with raffia, and add a tag that reads “Whipped Shea Body Butter,” and you’re good to go!
Frequently Asked Questions about Whipped Body Butter
How Do You Package Whipped Body Butter?
Whipped body butter can be sold in any kind of container. If you are going to sell it in jars, then make sure that you package them in a way that they won’t break in transit.
How Long Does Whipped Body Butter Last?
Whipped body butter can be stored in a cool, dark place for several months. If you are storing it longer than that, then consider adding some kind of preservative to ensure that it stays fresh and lasts even longer!
Does Whipped Body Butter Need A Preservative?
If you want to store it for several months, then add a preservative. They are available on the market and come in either liquid or powder form.
This simple body butter recipe on how to make whipped body butter to sell can make your skin feel amazing without making it greasy or oily.
Whipped body butter is lighter and uses more expensive ingredients typically, meaning you’ll get a better price when you sell it to customers!
It’s great for people with sensitive skin because there are no harsh chemicals in the finished product.