Best DIY Shimmer Body Butter Stick Recipe
This is the best shimmer body butter stick recipe you will ever make. It’s also a beginner-friendly DIY skincare recipe that’s super easy to make. It only has a few ingredients. And, this recipe will allow you to have a summertime glow year-round. Besides, who said that having a beautiful glow is only for summertime anyway.
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If you have been wanting to add a little shimmer to your life this body butter stick recipe is a must-try. It moisturizes and absorbs easily into the skin. While adding a hint of shimmer that is not overbearing. This body butter stick is the perfect addition to your personal DIY skincare collection.
Ever heard of a COCOA BUTTER stick? Well, I like to call this one a shea body butter stick. SHEA BUTTER is just one of the many skin-loving ingredients used in this DIY SKINCARE RECIPE. The main reason I used shea butter in this recipe is because of the way it moisturizes the skin. The second reason is that it has a ton of skincare benefits.
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BODY BUTTER vs BODY BUTTER STICK
BODY BUTTER
Lots of people have heard of body butter. It’s sold in most of the bath and body stores that you can find in your local mall. But, if you have never heard of body butter let me explain. Body butter is a thick, creamy product that is usually made from natural butter and oils. Butter that it can be made from includes, MANGO BUTTER, shea butter, KOKUM BUTTER, and MURUMURU BUTTER to name a few.
The main purpose of body butter is to nourish and hydrate the skin. It works by creating a barrier over the skin that locks in moisture and prevents water loss. Body butter is usually thick and can sometimes be greasy. Basically, it can be too greasy for some people depending on the ingredients used. This is where I think body butter sticks come in handy.
BODY BUTTER STICK
A body butter stick is basically body butter with all of its same hydrating and moisturizing elements but in a stick form. Meaning, it’s not in a jar but in a push-up stick container. Also, most time the ingredients in regular body butter and stick body butter are different.
When making a body butter stick you normally add ingredients that will give the body butter stick a more firm texture. Almost like a lip balm texture. Therefore making it glide onto the skin super easy. Also, because body butter sticks have a firmer texture they’re easier to travel with and won’t melt as easily as regular body butter if the environment gets really hot!
SHIMMER STICK
Now that I’ve explained the difference between body butter and a body butter stick. You might be wondering what’s a shimmer body butter stick. A shimmer body butter stick is a moisturizing stick of body butter that has ingredients in it to add a shimmery glow to your body.
I will shed more light on this shimmery ingredient a little further along in the post. But, it’s safe to say that a shimmer body butter stick is magnificent!
BENEFITS OF A SHIMMER STICK
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Here are some of the things you will need to make this Shimmer Body Butter Stick
MORE ABOUT BODY SHIMMER STICK INGREDIENTS
CUPUACU BUTTER
Cupuacu Butter is a lovely butter. It is native to the Amazon of South America. Like most natural butter, it’s extracted from the seed of the cupuacu tree. If you are looking for a rich and emollient butter to try outside of this body stick recipe, I highly recommend CUPUACU BUTTER.
Other DIY skincare that it would work great in include, body butter, lip balms, and BODY SCRUBS. Basically, this is a non-greasy butter, that is very moisturizing and has natural anti-oxidant properties.
SHEA BUTTER
Shea Butter is a super popular natural butter. It’s a fatty butter that comes from the Shea Tree indigenous to West Africa. Additionally, the Shea Trees produce nuts which the SHEA BUTTER is then extracted from.
This natural butter has many wonderful uses. In addition to being a great addition to DIY skincare and haircare products, it is also great for cooking.
For this recipe, refined shea butter is used. Refined shea butter goes through a process to remove the butter’s natural yellow color and nutty scent. Using shea butter that has been refined allows you to add fragrances or essential oils without the interference of the butter’s original scent.
SUNFLOWER OIL
When using oils and butter in DIY skincare it’s important to choose products that offer maximum skin benefits. Sunflower oil is one such oil. Additionally, choosing oils high in fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants is a plus for the skin.
Sunflower oil contains Omega 6 fatty acids and is rich in vitamins A, C, D, and E. It’s light to the touch but very moisturizing. It absorbs easily into the skin and has anti-inflammatory properties. If you have sensitive skin, sunflower oil could work for your skin. It won’t clog the skin’s pores and it is an anti-inflammatory.
BEESWAX
Beeswax is a natural substance produced by honey bees. In skin care it is used to provide skin-enhancing properties, proved texture, and improve product stability. Additionally, it is very emollient and helps soften and soothe the skin.
Other benefits of using BEESWAX are that it is an anti-inflammatory, it won’t clog the pores and it helps protect the skin from environmental damage.
Now that I’ve shared some of the skincare benefits of each of the main ingredients. Here is the complete list of ingredients needed for you to make this shimmer body butter stick. If you would like to watch me make the shimmer stick you can WATCH THE FULL TUTORIAL HERE.
Just a few ingredients needed
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE A SHIMMER BODY BUTTER STICK
1: Gather all of the essential measuring tools, mixing bowls, and body butter stick container.
2: Next, using a digital scale, measure 0.94 ounces of cupuacu butter and 0.6 ounces of shea butter.
3: Then measure 1.62 ounces of sunflower oil, 0.8 ounces of beeswax, and 0.02 ounces of Vitamin E.
4. Finally measure 0.02 ounces of your favorite fragrance oil.
5. In a heat-safe bowl combine, the cupuacu butter, shear butter, sunflower oil, and beeswax.
6. Place the heat-safe bowl in a water bath over low heat. And, allow the ingredients to melt.
7. Once all the ingredients are melted and cool to under 120 degrees, add the fragrance oil to the mixture.
8: Now, add 1/8 teaspoon each of shimmer mica and pearlescence mica.
Feel free to customize the amount of mica you add. Adding less will give you a sheer color while adding more will allow for more sparkle and shimmer.
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BEST DIY SHIMMER BODY BUTTER STICK RECIPE
Equipment
- Hand Mixer w/ Whisk
- Digital Scale
- Mixing Bowls
- Beakers
- Double Boiler
- Empty Stick Container
Ingredients
- 0.94 oz Cupuacu Butter
- 0.6 oz Shea Butter
- 1.62 oz Sunflower Oil
- 0.8 oz Beeswax
- 0.02 oz Vitamin E
- 0.02 oz Fragrance Oil
- 1/8 tsp pearlescence mica
- 1/8 tsp shimmer mica
Instructions
- Gather all of the essential measuring tools, mixing bowls, and body butter stick container.
- Next, using a digital scale, measure 0.94 ounces of cupuacu butter and 0.6 ounces of shea butter.
- Then measure 1.62 ounces of sunflower oil, 0.8 ounces of beeswax, and 0.02 ounces of Vitamin E.
- Finally measure 0.02 ounces of your favorite fragrance oil.
- In a heat-safe bowl combine, the cupuacu butter, shear butter, sunflower oil and bees wax.
- Place the heat-safe bowl in a water bath over low heat. And, allow the ingredients to melt.
- Once all the ingredients are melted and cool to under 120 degrees, add the fragrance oil to the mixture.
- Now, add 1/8 teaspoon each of shimmer mica and pearlescence mica.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can a shimmer body butter stick be used on all skin types? Yes, they are normally suitable for all skin types. However, it’s important to check the ingredients to make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients.
Are shimmer body butter sticks greasy on the skin? No, shimmer body butter stick glide onto the skin easily and melt on contact. They absorb relatively quickly and are less likely to leave a greasy feeling on the skin as compared to traditional body butter.
Can shimmer body butter sticks be used on the face? Yes, but I recommend avoiding the eye area.
Are shimmer body butter sticks travel friendly? Yes, that’s the beauty of these shimmer butter sticks. They are less likely to melt and small enough to pack in your travel bag.
How long will body butter sticks last? They can last up to 1 year, however, it will depend on the expiration date of the ingredients you use.
How do you store shimmer sticks? Store the body butter sticks in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
DIY shimmer body butter sticks are a game changer. They allow you to enjoy the moisturizing benefits of a rich natural butter while adding shimmer and glow to your complexion. You can use them all over your body and even targeted areas such as the collarbones and shoulders.
And, body butter sticks are super convenient, meaning you can pack and travel with them without much fear of them melting. So, why not indulge in a summertime glow all year long? Your skin will thank you for the indulgence.
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