Winter has never been kind to my skin. Think scaly dry skin that flakes off (ugh).
In the past I would slather on tons of store bought lotion, but once I discovered what was in those products I knew I had to find something else.
Many popular brands of personal care products contain some pretty toxic ingredients like parabens, phthalates, and formaldehyde. None of which you want seeping into your skin. Everything you put ON your skin goes INTO your body.
Check out 10 Toxic Beauty Ingredients to Avoid, which goes into more depth on why you want to avoid these chemicals.
I decided to try and make my own lotion in the form of a Peppermint Body Butter. At first, this seemed like it would take a crazy amount of time to do, but it actually wasn’t difficult at all.
Plus the kids love to get involved, which is always fun (well mostly fun, until they get off track and just want to make a mess). This recipe makes a rich and thick body butter that really locks the moisture into the skin.
This recipe makes a rich and thick body butter that really makes your skin feel super velvety.
Whipped Peppermint Body Butter
Ingredients
- 3/4 Cup Shea Butter (purchased from Amazon)
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil (purchased from Costco)
- Peppermint Essential Oil (2-8 drops depending on how pepperminty you want it to be).
Directions
Gather and measure ingredients.
Melt the Shea Butter and Coconut Oil over low heat . I used a glass bowl over a pan so I could just transfer the bowl to the refrigerator.
Place in the refrigerator to cool for about 15 minutes. You want it to be cooled slightly and begin to harden, but not so much that it is sticking to the sides of the bowl.
Transfer to mixing bowl. Using the whisk attachment, mix on low speed until blended well.
Add in drops of Peppermint essential oil. I added 6. You can add more or less depending on how strong you would like it to be.
Mix on medium high until it become fluffy and whipped. It is amazing to see it transform! This was way more fun to watch then one would expect.
Place in container and label! This recipe filled 3 small jars and one small canning jar. I used black sticker labels and gold sharpies from Michael’s.
Cleaning up the whisk attachment and bowl was a little tricky. I found that wiping out as much as possible with a paper towel before washing with soap and water really helped.
The Peppermint Body Butter is slightly greasy but it makes my skin feel great once absorbed.
Plus it smells so amazing. It is a great wintery scent that really wakes you up! The soothing menthol in the peppermint oil makes it good for after workout rub downs too.
If you are interested in ordering essential oils check out the Getting Started page which explains all you need to know about ordering.
I am gonna make this Renee!
Yay! Let me know if you have any questions about how to make it!