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Whipped Body Butter Balm (Shea + Sandalwood)
$99.99
Whipped Body Butter Balm (Shea + Sandalwood)
A rich, cloud-light whip that melts on contact to cocoon dry skin—velvety shea butter meets calming sandalwood for a soft, comforting glow.
Tags: DIY, Clean Beauty, Body Butter, Dry Skin
Skin Goals: Deep Nourish · Smooth · Long-Lasting Comfort
🌿 What It Does
This water-free, whipped balm lavishes skin with cushiony Shea butter and a silky blend of light oils. A subtle Sandalwood note lends a serene, spa-like feel. The result: soft, luminous skin without a greasy afterfeel.
🧴 Ingredients (200 g / 7 oz batch)
- Unrefined or refined Shea Butter — 120 g
- Sweet Almond Oil (or Jojoba) — 60 g
- Squalane (olive or sugarcane) — 18 g
- Arrowroot Powder (silky slip, optional) — 2–4 g
- Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) — 1 g (~0.5%)
- Sandalwood aromatic: 8–16 drops total (EO or absolute pre-diluted; keep ≤ 0.5% total aroma)
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🔥 How to Prepare
- Add Shea butter to a heat-safe bowl and soften over a very gentle bain-marie until just pliable (do not fully melt if you want extra fluff).
- Remove from heat. Pour in Almond/Jojoba oil and Squalane. Blend with a hand mixer for 1–2 minutes.
- Sift in Arrowroot powder and whip again until glossy and airy.
- When the mixture is below ~40 °C (warm, not hot), fold in Vitamin E and your Sandalwood (very low dose). Whip 30–60 seconds more.
- Rest 10–15 minutes; whip once more for maximum fluff. Spoon into clean jars.
🌸 How to Use
- Massage a small amount onto clean, slightly damp skin after showering.
- Concentrate on elbows, knees, and heels. A pea-sized amount goes far.
- Great as an overnight hand/foot mask under cotton gloves/socks.
🧭 How You Can Use This Recipe
- For Personal Use: A daily comfort butter for very dry skin and cool weather.
- For R&D / Formulation: Swap part of shea for mango butter (lighter), test different arrowroot levels for slip, or add 1–2% baobab oil for luxury feel.
- For Small Business: Position as “Whipped Body Butter Balm — Shea + Sandalwood.” Offer 100–200 g glass jars; minimal, spa-forward labels.
- For Gifting: Pair with a wooden spatula and a simple “post-shower ritual” card.
🪶 Storage & Shelf Life
Anhydrous (no water) = no added preservative required; Vitamin E helps quality. Store cool and capped. Best within 6–8 months. If it softens in heat, chill briefly and re-whip if desired.
💡 Pro Tips
- Ultra-light version: increase squalane by 5–10 g and reduce almond oil accordingly.
- Summer stability: briefly chill the bowl between whipping rounds to set micro-structure.
- Silky, non-greasy touch: keep arrowroot at 1–2% and don’t over-apply.
- Fragrance sensitivity: use sandalwood hydrosol lightly as a pre-mist on skin instead of EO in the formula.
🌿 Why This Works
Shea butter delivers cushiony occlusion and long-lasting comfort; Squalane adds a feather-light slip; Almond/Jojoba helps spreadability; a touch of Arrowroot reduces tack for a velvet finish; Sandalwood brings a soothing, grounded aroma.
⚠️ Note
- External use only. Patch-test before first use.
- Aroma level is intentionally low; keep total EO/absolute ≤ 0.5% for body use.
- Nut-sensitive users: replace almond with jojoba or fractionated coconut oil.