How To Turn Lotion Into Body Butter

Because it is infused with water and uses a lesser concentration of carrier oils it is more quickly absorbed by the skin and it doesnt leave a greasy feeling on the skin.

How to turn lotion into body butter. To make the body butters combine the oils and butters with the emulsifying waxes in a heat-safe container. The former tends to have a higher water content and more liquid consistency while the latter is usually thicker and creamier like well butter. If your house stays moderately cool you can store it at room temperature ideally in a dark place.

Scoop the whipped body lotion into a glass jar and seal the jar. Those ingredients are heated and combined with a stick blender. When the mixture is completely melted remove the boiler from heat.

Do this for a few minutes or until you dont see anymore. Then combine the water and glycerin in a separate heat-safe container. Body butter may have a higher concentration of heavy moisturizers such as shea butter or cocoa butter while body lotion may.

With a regular mixer or hand mixer beat the oils until they are whipped and fluffy. Remove the glass bowl from the stove and let it cool for 30 minutes. Stir it around until all of the gel has been completely dissolved into the moisturiser and then leave it.

Seal and store for 1-2 years. The biggest difference between body lotion and body butter is texture. Pour your lotion into jarsbottles only once it has cooled down to room temperature otherwise there will be condensation inside the container.

Scoop lotion into a freezer bag cut a corner of the bag and squeeze into bottles. Melt the coconut oil and shea butter together in a pot on the stove low heat Pour the contents into a bowl and refrigerate until cool. Give your shower gel a shake and then spoon 2-3 teaspoons of it into the bowl with the body lotion - the amount will depend on how strong you want the body lotion to be.