Indulge in the sweet and tangy sensation of lemon-vanilla body butter – a luxurious treat for your skin that will leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized!
This homemade Lemon Vanilla Body Butter recipe is a luxurious treat for your skin! Infused with real vanilla beans, this buttery blend nourishes and hydrates, leaving your skin feeling soft and smooth. Plus, it’s a great way to use dried-out vanilla beans or explore using vanilla in non-traditional ways beyond baking and desserts. So go ahead, and pamper yourself with this delightful DIY body butter!
How to Make Vanilla Body Butter
Ingredients for homemade body butter:
- 1/2 cup cacao butter
- 1/2 cup shea butter
- 1/2 cup almond oil
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1 vanilla bean (scraped): This is a good way to use a dried vanilla bean.
- 30-40 drops of lemon essential oils
Lemon Vanilla body butter directions:
- Melt the butter and oils: Begin by melting the cacao butter and shea butter in a double boiler or a heat-safe bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Stir occasionally until fully melted.
- Let mixture cool and thicken: Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool and thicken (but not fully solidify). Put the mixture in the fridge for about 20 minutes to speed up the process.
- Scrape vanilla bean seeds and add essential oils: Scrape the vanilla bean and add it to the mixture with the lemon essential oils. Stir well to combine, then place in the fridge for 1.5-2 hours until thickened.
- Whip the butter: After thickening, use a hand mixer to whip the body butter until creamy.
- Transfer to a jar: Transfer the body butter to a sealable container. Enjoy!
Silly Name…Serious Vanilla
Making your own lemon vanilla body butter is a simple and fun DIY project that can result in luxurious and nourishing skincare. By using premium quality vanilla, you can ensure that your body butter is not only deliciously scented but also made with ethically-sourced ingredients. If you enjoyed this recipe and want to explore more ways to incorporate vanilla into your life, follow @singingdogvanilla on Instagram. From baking to self-care, we have plenty of vanilla-inspired ideas to inspire creativity and indulge your senses.
Lemon Vanilla Body Butter
Equipment
- double boiler or a heat-safe bowl
- hand mixer
- 2 cup jar (or other sealable container)
Ingredients
- ½ cup cacao butter
- ½ cup shea butter
- ½ cup almond oil
- ½ cup coconut oil
- 1 scraped vanilla bean
- 30-40 drops lemon essential oil
Instructions
- Melt the butter and oils: Begin by melting the cacao butter and shea butter in a double boiler or a heat-safe bowl set over a pot of simmering water. Stir occasionally until fully melted.
- Let mixture cool and thicken: Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool and thicken (but not fully solidify). Put the mixture in the fridge for about 20 minutes to speed up the process.
- Scrape vanilla bean seeds and add essential oils: Scrape the vanilla bean and add it to the mixture with the lemon essential oils. Stir well to combine, then place in the fridge for 1.5-2 hours until thickened.
- Whip the butter: After thickening, use a hand mixer to whip the body butter until creamy.
- Transfer to a jar: Transfer the body butter to a sealable container. Enjoy!
