Life can get busy, and sometimes a simple self-care routine is just what you need to slow down and reset. This DIY Whipped Body Butter combines rich, moisturizing butters and oils with the warm, woody aroma of doTERRA Balance® Grounding Blend.
Balance is a favorite essential oil blend for creating a calm, relaxing atmosphere. Its comforting aroma makes it a wonderful addition to your evening routine, a quiet moment after a shower, or anytime you want to slow down and enjoy a little extra self-care.
Why Balance?
doTERRA Balance® Grounding Blend combines Black Spruce, Ho Leaf, Frankincense, Blue Tansy, Blue Chamomile, and Osmanthus with Fractionated Coconut Oil.
Together, these oils create Balance's signature warm, woody aroma. Frankincense, Blue Tansy, Blue Chamomile, and Osmanthus are also known for their skin-soothing properties, making Balance a great choice for a homemade body butter.
Pair it with moisturizing shea butter, cocoa butter, and coconut oil, and you have a luxurious DIY that's simple enough to make at home.
DIY Balance Whipped Body Butter
Ingredients
- ½ cup shea butter
- ½ cup cocoa butter
- ½ cup coconut oil
- ½ cup doTERRA Fractionated Coconut Oil
- 30 drops doTERRA Balance® Grounding Blend
- Glass jar with lid
Directions
- Add the shea butter, cocoa butter, coconut oil, and Fractionated Coconut Oil to a glass bowl or jar.
- Create a double boiler by placing the container in a saucepan containing about 1–1½ inches of water.
- Gently heat the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the butters and oils are completely melted and combined.
- Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for about 5–10 minutes.
- Add 30 drops of doTERRA Balance and stir well.
- Place the mixture in the refrigerator or another cool place until it begins to set.
- Once set, use a hand or stand mixer to whip the mixture for approximately 3–5 minutes, or until it becomes light and fluffy.
- Spoon your finished body butter into a clean glass jar and store it in a cool place.
How to Use Your Balance Body Butter
Massage a small amount into your hands, arms, legs, feet, or other areas that need a little extra moisture.
Try keeping a jar beside your bed and incorporating it into your nighttime routine. Massage a little onto your hands and feet, breathe in the warm aroma of Balance, and give yourself a few quiet moments to unwind before bed.
You can also apply it after a shower while your skin is still slightly damp to help leave your skin feeling soft and moisturized.
A Simple DIY for Gifting
Balance Whipped Body Butter also makes a beautiful homemade gift or make-and-take activity.
Spoon the finished butter into small glass jars and add a label such as "Find Your Balance" or "Grounding Body Butter." Add a ribbon and a small instruction card, and you have an easy handmade gift for teachers, friends, neighbors, or anyone who could use a little extra self-care.
Sometimes finding a little more balance in your day can start with something as simple as slowing down, taking a deep breath, and creating a few minutes just for yourself.