Luscious, luscious, luscious; this whipped body cream sits firmly in my top 5 favourites! A beautiful and creamy body moisturiser that takes pride of place on my bathroom shelf.
It’s so versatile; sometimes it is my body cream, sometimes it is my face lotion, and sometimes it tames frizzy hair. Even in cool weather, it still maintains its lightness and fluffiness!! A little goes a long way so don’t be too heavy-handed or you’ll end up a slippery oily mess! You simply must try this one.
Whipped Body Cream
Makes: 200 g | 7.1 oz Prep time: < 10 min. (plus setting time)
Ingredients
75 g | 2.6 oz shea butter
75 g | 2.6 oz coconut oil (the type that solidifies)
50 g | 1.8 oz carrier oil (fractionated coconut oil and sweet almond oil are popular choices)
30 drops of essential oils
My choice of essential oils…
My
Method
1. Add shea butter, coconut oil
2. Add essential oils and mix until combined.
3. Place bowl in
4. Scrape down sides of
5. Transfer into
Thermal Appliance Method
1. Add shea butter, coconut oil
2. Add essential oils and mix for 5-10 seconds on low/medium speed, or until combined.
3. Place bowl in
4. Scrape down sides of bowl and whip for 30-40 seconds on medium/high speed or until opaque, white and fluffy. Scrape down sides and whip again if required.
5. Transfer into
To Use
Scoop a generous amount of cream and apply to body.
Recipe Notes
Double the essential oils if you want a more powerful aroma.
It is imperative to wait until your mixture has practically solidified before whipping.
Keep in a cool place!!! If it gets hot it WILL melt!!
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Hi, just wondering if EVOO would work as a carrier oil in this recipe?
Sure does. It’s a heavier oil but works just fine x
Is this cream ok to use on your face to?. Thank you so much
I totally do!
Oh.My.God!! I just made this using Jojoba Oil as the carrier oil, and Doterra’s Whisper essential oil. I quartered the recipe just to give it a try. I am in heaven. It is absolutely divine. Need to store this one in the fridge though I think – it melts very easily. It’s not too oily either – a little bit, but in a good way. A more affordable oil would be lavender and I’ll make that one next. I smell like an ice cream shop!