Say Goodbye to Dry Skin with the Ultimate Moisture-Rich DIY Whipped Body Butter

If you’re looking for the ultimate deep moisture solution for dry, parched skin, keep reading for the richest DIY whipped body butter you can easily make at home!

A few years ago, when we moved from sunny, warm Texas to the cold, dark depths of winter in Illinois, I experienced dry skin like never before!

Before we had even fully finished unpacking, dry, red, rough patches showed up on my skin. I truly wasn’t prepared for the cold weather…

I thought I was one of the unlucky few who suffered from intensely dry skin that itched so badly it felt like the sting of painful fire ants back in Texas!

But, as it turns out, extremely dry skin is very common—nearly half the population struggles with those uncomfortable, itchy dry patches during the winter months. If you’re one of them, read on as I share the natural skincare solutions that completely transformed my skin!

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Finding True Comfort For Dry Skin

Learning to restore my skin’s natural moisture barrier without relying on heavy, chemical-laden store-bought lotions took a little time and dedication. Over time, I discovered several natural lifestyle adjustments you can make at home. Here are four that made all the difference for me!

Natural Solutions for Intensely Dry Skin

o1: Staying hydrated can make a big difference in preventing dry skin. So, drink plenty of water and eat foods like watermelon that have a high water content.

02: Sleep can also affect your skin. Not getting at least six hours can raise the likeliness that you’ll wake up with dry skin. Use this simple DIY sleep spray to help you get more zzzs.

03: Soaking in a milk bath with oatmeal and magnesium-rich Epsom salt can help soothe irritation and calm skin discomfort. Try my three favorite recipes for a luxurious milk bath here.

04: Creating and applying an intensive, natural moisturizer with ingredients known to deeply nourish and condition the skin gave me the long-lasting comfort I was searching for. And now, I’m going to share this homemade body butter recipe with you!

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Your Dry Skin Will Drink Up This DIY Whipped Body Butter

I can attest every ingredient in this homemade body butter recipe provides intense moisturizing benefits that your skin will literally drink up!

This recipe features nutrient-dense, plant-based body butters and carrier oils that provide lasting comfort to severely dry skin, along with a powerful combination of vitamins and minerals that work together to deeply condition and support your skin’s natural moisture barrier.

Let’s Make It!

DIY Whipped Body Butter Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons unrefined shea butter
• 6 tablespoons raw cocoa butter
• 1/2 cup virgin coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon sweet almond oil
• 1 tablespoon vitamin E oil
• 1/2 teaspoon lavender essential oil
• 2 8 -ounce airtight containers
• 1 4-ounce airtight container

How to Make Whipped Body Butter:

Begin by adding 6 tablespoons of cocoa butter, 6 tablespoons of shea butter, and 1/2 cup of coconut oil into the top pot of a double boiler.

Fill the bottom pot with about 2 inches of water. Then, place the top pot over the bottom pot and heat the butter and coconut until melted, mixing often with a whisk. (If you do not have one, substitute for a glass or metal bowl over a pan of boiling water.)

Once melted, remove from heat and add 1 teaspoon of sweet almond oil and 1 tablespoon of vitamin E oil to the mixture. Whisk well to combine.

Cover and place mixture in the refrigerator for one hour or until firm.

Next, using a hand mixer, whip until creamy and light. Add 1/2 teaspoon of lavender essential oil and mix again to blend. Spoon whipped body butter into airtight containers.

NOTES:

• Whipped body butter may seem extra moist after whipping; no worries, it will firm up after a few minutes.
• The last steps to chill and whip the butter together are essential for a smooth, silky cream. I know you’ll be dying to try it (especially if your skin feels like you just stepped in a fire ant mound) – but don’t skip the final steps.
• While these natural, plant-based ingredients are deeply hydrating and chosen for their skin-soothing properties, everyone’s skin is beautifully unique. If you are managing severe eczema, always patch-test a small area first and consult with your dermatologist.

The next time you feel the uncomfortable tightness of winter skin coming on, take a long, warm milk bath. Then, lather on this all-natural DIY whipped body butter for lasting, silky softness.

I’d love to hear what your favorite tricks are for keeping dry skin at bay during the winter! Let me know in the comments or tag #lifenreflection on Instagram to share yours! Want more simple skin ideas? Check out the archives for bath and body recipes and tips.Save

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