DIY Shimmering Body Butter Easy Recipe

There are a million and one ways to not have dry dull looking skin but the best way, I think, is to make your own DIY Shimmering Body Butter. If you have been looking for a way to make a body butter that makes your skin glow and sparkle then this is the recipe you have been looking for. This recipe is super simple and easy to follow and like always you only need a few ingredients.

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If you have ever wondered if wearing body butter shimmer is something you only do in the summer I’m here to tell you it’s not. Wearing a little shimmer all year long is a thing of the now. I highly encourage it.

This DIY shimmering body butter is not only easy to make, but it’s also fun to wear and it helps to moisturize the skin. Body butter can sometimes be thought of as greasy but not this one. It is non-greasy and spectacular, I had to mention that just in case you were wondering.

It adds a hint of color to the skin and it makes you look like the glowing goddess you were meant to be, in a good subtle way. So you see there is no reason to wait until summer to get your glow on. The time is now!

If you are still not convinced that this DIY shimmering body butter is the way to gorgeous, moisturized, and glowing skin then keep reading. I used what I think are some decadent natural butters to make this shimmer body butter and I’m going to tell you all about the benefits they offer.

Additionally, I’m going to show you the exact steps I take to make this shimmering body butter so we can all have beautiful glowing skin. This recipe is also beginner friendly, just an FYI. So are you ready to give it a try? If so, let the shimmer and shine begin!

NATURAL BUTTERS

WAHT IS MURUMURU BUTTER

Murumuru butter is the first decadent butter I was referring to above. It comes from a palm tree found in the Amazon rainforest. Like many other plant-based butters, murumuru butter is extracted from the nut that falls from the palm tree. It contains many fatty acids which our skin loves.

Murumuru also known as Astrocaryum Murumuru is known to contain vitamins A, C, and E as well as Omega 3, 6, and 9. It is a solid but soft butter that melts on contact with the skin. Additionally, it appears ivory or off-white in color and has a bit of a glossy film. Murumuru butter is also light to the touch.

I have enjoyed using murumuru butter in many of the skincare recipes that I’ve tried in the past including this one. I hope you will too!

WHAT IS KOKUM BUTTER

Kokum butter is the next decadent butter that I used in this recipe. It is a natural butter that comes from the garcenia indica plant which is native to India. This butter has a ton of beneficial uses with skincare and haircare being one of the most popular uses.

If you are looking for a butter that is rich in antioxidants, fatty acids, and vitamins then this is an excellent choice. The thing I love about kokum butter is that it is a very versatile butter.

It is one of my favorite natural butters because it easily absorbs into the skin and it can be used in different skincare DIY’s like lotions, creams, and soaps. One last thing about kokum butter that makes it a winner is that it’s light and non-greasy which makes it a great ingredient for this DIY shimmering body butter recipe.

NATURAL OIL

Sweet Almond Oil

Sweet Almond oil is a very light non-greasy plant-derived oil. It comes from the kernels of sweet almond nuts. It is filled with fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. It does an excellent job of nourishing the skin leaving it feeling soft and supple. Additionally, sweet almond oil is a natural emollient and helps to protect the skin from irritation and dryness.

ABSORBENT

Arrowroot Powder

Arrowroot powder has many uses including being a thicker, stabilizer and emulsifier and it is commonly used in cosmetics such as body butter. In body butter and other cosmetics, it helps to cut down on greasiness and is considered an absorbent or mattifier. It is plant-derived and comes from the arrowroot plant which is usually found in tropical regions.

INGREDIENTS FOR SHIMMER BODY BUTTER

Here is what you will need to get started with this shimmering body butter recipe.

TOOLS NEEDED TO MAKE DIY SHIMMERING BODY BUTTER

HOW TO MAKE DIY SHIMMERING BODY BUTTER

Step 1: First, measure 3 grams of Mica and sit it aside for now in a small bowl.

Step 2: Now, measure 50.5 grams of sweet almond oil in a medium size heat-safe container.

Step 3: Next measure 30.5 grams of murumuru butter and 30.5 grams of kokum butter and place in their own heat-safe container.

Step 4: Now pour 1/2 of the sweet almond oil into the container that has the murumuru butter and the kokum butter and sit the remaining sweet almond oil aside for now.

Step 5: Prepare a heat bath to melt the butter and oils together. Once prepared place the container with the butter and oil mix into the heat bath over low heat and let them melt. Check out the video here to follow along, if this sounds confusing.

Step 6: While the butter and oils are melting, measure 5 grams of arrowroot powder and sit it aside for now.

Step 7: Once the butter and oils have melted, remove them from the heat source and pour them into a mixing bowl and place them into the freezer for about 10 mins or until the mixture begins to firm up.

Step 8: Remove the mixture from the freezer and start blending with a hand mixer on low to medium speed. Whip it until it becomes a creamy fluffy body butter.

Step 9: Now measure out 0.5 grams of vitamin E, add to the body butter, and stir.

Step 10: Next add the mica to the remaining almond oil that you set aside earlier and stir (add the mica to the oil a little at a time to make for a smooth mixture).

Step 11: Pour the mica and oil mix into the body butter mix and blend with a hand blender.

Step 12: Now use a piping bag or a spatula to place the shimmering body butter into a container.

Step 13: Sprinkle a little shimmering mica on top of the finished product and enjoy your DIY shimmering body butter.

HOW TO USE THIS SHIMMERING BODY BUTTER

The best part of any body butter recipe is usually the part where you get to use the actual product you have just made, right? Well here is how you use this body butter.

For starters, it can be used all over your body by scooping out a little with your finger and smoothing it over your body. I love this shimmer body butter because it can also be applied to the high points of your cheeks for a nice shimmery glow.

That’s it, just scoop and apply. Keep in mind if you are applying this to your cheeks, avoid the eye area.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Sweet Almond Oil: Great substitutes for sweet almond oil is jojoba oil, coconut oil or avocado oil.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can this shimmering body butter be used on the face? I would avoid rubbing it over the entire face, but it can be rubbed onto the cheekbones for a little glow.

How long do the butter and oils take to melt over the heat bath? About 15 to 20 mins, depending on the heat source being used. I highly recommend using low heat so the butter and oil melt slowly.

How long does the shimmer body butter last? It can last 6 to 12 months.

How do you store this body butter? It can be stored at room temperature, however, everyone lives in a different climate so it will depend on your climate. It can melt if the environment is too hot. I place mine under the bathroom sink with the rest of my toiletries and have not had a problem with it melting.

DIY SHIMMERING BODY BUTTER-A SIMPLE AND EASY RECIPE

This is an Easy to make DIY shimmering body butter recipe. It is creamy and sparkly and it will have your skin glowing and moisturized in no time. Give it a try and enjoy!

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Total Time 1 hour hr

Equipment

• Hand Mixer
• Spatula
• Beakers or Double Boiler
• Scale
• Mixing Bowls
• Storage Jar

Ingredients

  

• 30.5 g Murumuru Butter
• 30.5 g Kokum Butter
• 50.5 g Sweet Almond Oil
• 5 g Arrowroot Powder
• 0.5 g Vitamin E
• 3 g Mica
• Fragrance (optional)

Instructions

 

• First, measure 3 grams of Mica and sit it aside for now in a small bowl.
• Now, measure 50.5 grams of sweet almond oil in a medium size heat-safe container.
• Next measure 30.5 grams of murumuru butter and 30.5 grams of kokum butter and place in their own heat-safe container.
• Now pour 1/2 of the sweet almond oil into the container that has the murumuru butter and the kokum butter and sit the remaining sweet almond oil aside for now.
• Prepare a heat bath to melt the butter and oils together. Once prepared place the container with the butter and oil mix into the heat bath over low heat and let them melt. Check out the video within the blog post if this sounds confusing.
• While the butter and oils are melting, measure 5 grams of arrowroot powder and sit it aside for now.
• Once the butter and oils have melted, remove them from the heat source and pour them into a mixing bowl and place them into the freezer for about 10 mins or until the mixture begins to firm up.
• Remove the mixture from the freezer and start blending with a hand mixer on low to medium speed. Whip it until it becomes a creamy fluffy body butter.
• Now measure out 0.5 grams of vitamin E, add to the body butter, and stir.
• Next add the mica to the remaining almond oil that you set aside earlier and stir (add the mica to the oil a little at a time to make for a smooth mixture).
• Pour the mica and oil mix into the body butter mix and blend with a hand blender.
• Now use a piping bag or a spatula to place the shimmering body butter into a container.
• Sprinkle a little shimmering mica on top of the finished product.

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