If you've ever wondered how to make body butter at home, you're in the right place. Body butter is one of the most luxurious, skin nourishing products you can create and it's surprisingly simple once you know the right formula.
Whether you're making it for personal use or building a skincare business, this guide walks you through everything you need to know.
What Is Body Butter?
Body butter is a rich, whipped moisturizer made from natural butters and oils. Unlike lotions, it contains no water which means it's deeply hydrating, long lasting and free from harmful chemicals. It melts into the skin on contact, leaving it soft, smooth, and glowing.
Basic Body Butter Ingredients
Here's what you'll typically need to get started:
- Shea butter – the base; deeply moisturizing and skin-softening
- Mango or cocoa butter – adds richness and a creamy texture
- A carrier oil – jojoba, sweet almond, or fractionated coconut oil work beautifully
- Fragrance oils – for scent (lavender, vanilla, and citrus are popular)
How to Make Body Butter
- Melt your butters. Gently melt shea and mango butter together using a double boiler.
- Add your oils. Stir in your carrier oil and let the mixture cool to room temperature. For a faster set, place it in the fridge for 20–30 minutes until it begins to semi-solidify.
- Whip it. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the mixture on medium-high speed for until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Add fragrance and extras. Fold in your fragrance oils.
- Package and store. Spoon into clean glass jars. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Tips for a Professional Quality Body Butter
- Always use cosmetic grade ingredients
- Keep your workspace and tools sanitized
- Test your formula on a small patch of skin before selling
- Label your products with ingredients and usage instructions
Ready to Turn Your Recipe Into a Business?
Making body butter at home is just the beginning. If you're serious about creating a product line and selling it, you need more than a recipe — you need a proven formulation system, packaging strategy, and structure.
That's exactly what The Body Butter Blueprint was designed for. It's a complete guide to formulating, branding, and selling your own body butter — even if you're starting from scratch.
And if you're ready to launch your full skincare brand, the The Body Care Boss Bundle gives you everything you need in one place.
Your formula is ready. Now it's time to build the business around it.