This recipe consists of shea butter, coconut oil, lavender, and cornstarch. The coconut oil is a great addition because it helps repair the lipid barrier and is naturally chock full of fatty acids, making it very moisturizing and healing. The shea butter nourishes dry cells in the stratum corncum, while lavender essential oil soothes, heals, and smells wonderful.*
Ingredients
3 tablespoons Shea butter
2 tablespoons coconut oil
5 drops lavender essential oil
2¼ teaspoons cornstarch
Directions for DIY Whipped Lavender Shea Butter
- Melt coconut oil in a double boiler. Remove from heat and mix in the shea butter until both ingredients are mixed together thoroughly.
- Pour into a large metal bowl and place in the freezer for 10 – 15 minutes. Check after 5 minutes—a thick white crust should be forming. When the crust is across the entire surface but the oil beneath is still liquid, take it out.
- Using a blender, whip the mixture for about 3 minutes then add in the cornstarch a bit at a time.
- Whip until you reach the desired consistency. 8 – 10 minutes is a good amount of time to whip. Near the end, add the lavender essential oil, or another favorite oil of your choice.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 months.
This is an incredibly rich body butter, and a little bit goes a long way. Enjoy!
Source
Goodall, Claire, Everyday Roots, everydayroots.com
*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease.
Should I use raw, unrefined shea butter?
I may have missed this, but what is the importance of the cornstarch? Thanks!
Yes, what is the importance of the cornstarch? I have made several ‘whipped’ recipes and this is the first one to add cornstarch. Thanks!
To thicken mixture although I think it’s think enough without it