Treat your skin to rich, nourishing moisture with this easy DIY body butter made with cacao butter wafers. Perfect for dry skin, this luxurious body butter combines the natural richness of cacao butter with other skin-loving ingredients to create a creamy, hydrating moisturizer you can feel good about. Not only does it deeply nourish and soften, but the subtle, natural scent of cacao adds a warm, comforting touch. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can whip up your own decadent body butter at home — a perfect self-care treat or thoughtful handmade gift.
DIY Body Butter With Cacao Butter Wafers
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Navitas Organics Cacao Butter Wafers
- 1/2 cup shea butter
- 1/2 cup jojoba oil
- 1/4 tsp. essential oil of choice
- 2 Tbsp. arrowroot powder
Instructions
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Combine cacao butter wafers, shea butter, jojoba oil and essential oil in heat-proof bowl.
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Place bowl over saucepan with 1 inch of simmering water and melt ingredients, stirring occasionally.
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Let cool for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for 1 hour until solid.
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Whip until fluffy. If too greasy, mix in arrowroot powder.
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Scoop into jar and chill for 15 minutes and store at room temperature.
Recipe Notes
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