DIY Whipped Body Butter Kit

Make your own light, fluffy whipped body butter at home. Shea and mango butter whipped with sweet almond oil, vitamin E and a warm vanilla & cocoa scent – a rich, cloud-like butter that supports soft, moisturised, glowing skin. Makes several jars – perfect for yourself, for gifts, or to start selling your own body butters.

What's in the kit

• Refined Shea Butter – 500g
• Mango Butter – 500g
• Sweet Almond Oil – 500ml
• Vitamin E Acetate – 100g
• Vanilla & Cocoa Fragrance Oil – 20ml

Why these work together

• Shea butter – the rich base that supports deep moisture and helps lock it in.
• Mango butter – softer and silkier, gives the butter its smooth, whipped feel.
• Sweet almond oil – light oil that makes the butter glide on easily.
• Vitamin E – supports skin softness and the butter's shelf life.
• Vanilla & Cocoa fragrance – a warm, sweet scent that lasts on the skin.

Recipe: Whipped Body Butter (about 300g)

1. Melt 120g shea butter and 80g mango butter in a double boiler on low heat.
2. Remove from heat and stir in 80ml sweet almond oil.
3. Place in the fridge for 30–40 minutes until it is firm around the edges but still soft in the middle.
4. Add 1 tsp vitamin E and 1/2 tsp (about 40 drops) vanilla & cocoa fragrance oil.
5. Whip with a hand mixer for 5–10 minutes until white, light and fluffy.
6. Spoon or pipe into clean jars and close.

How to use: Apply to damp skin after bathing and massage in. Great on elbows, knees and dry areas.

Tip: Buy the 1kg shea and mango to make bigger batches for selling.

Good to know

• For external use only. Patch test before first use.
• Store in a cool place – the butter may soften in hot weather.
• Save R66 compared to buying separately.