DIY Orange Chocolate Body Butter: The Moisture Miracle You Can Almost Eat
Welcome to winter in the Great White North—where the air is drier than your sense of humor after scraping the windshield for the third time this week. If you're living on the prairies, you know what I'm talking about: skin so parched it practically begs for help in Morse code.
Enter your new favorite winter savior: DIY Orange Chocolate Body Butter. This stuff is smoother than freshly zambonied ice and smells like a gourmet dessert, but it’s strictly for moisturizing. (Okay, if you accidentally taste it, we won’t judge. It’s all non-toxic.)
Here’s the lineup of skin-loving goodness:
- Cocoa Butter & Shea Butter: These two are the moisturizing dream team—rich, creamy, and they’ll have your skin saying, “What cracked heels?”
- Coconut Oil & Jojoba Oil: A little tropical escape for your skin. They hydrate, soften, and add a touch of luxury to this simple recipe.
- Essential Oils (Orange & a hint of Vanilla): A bright, citrusy burst with just the right amount of warmth—like a sunny day trapped in a jar.
The Recipe (makes over 2 cups):
- Melt 1/2 cup of cocoa butter (not deodorized, you want that rich chocolate smell), 1/2 cup of shea butter, and 1/2 cup of coconut oil in a double boiler (or a heat-safe bowl over a pot of simmering water—because we’re fancy like that).
- Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of jojoba oil.
- Let the mixture cool in the fridge for one hour or until it starts to thicken on the edges, then whip it with a mixer until it looks like frosting.
- Add 10–15 drops of orange essential oil and 5 drops of vanilla (optional but amazing). Whip again until you can't stop smiling at how good it smells.
- Scoop into jars and label it with something cheeky like, “For Your Skin, Not Your Spoon.”
Why You Need This Butter:
- It’s cheaper than buying fancy moisturizers at the store.
- It’s free of nasty chemicals.
- It doubles as the ultimate handmade gift for the personal-care-product lover in your life.
- Your skin will be so soft, you’ll glide across the dry prairie air like a skating rink pro.
So what are you waiting for? Melt that butter and give your skin (and your gift-giving game) the glow-up it deserves.
P.S. If your family eats all the chocolate, this body butter might just save the day.
As the cooler days begin to settle in, our favorite seasonal blend becomes a staple in our household. We prepare this delightful mixture in bulk, making it convenient to fill multiple diffusers with a single bottle. Allowing the oils to meld together creates a unique, harmonious scent, with a sweet touch from Vanilla and Stress Away that evokes the essence of autumn.
Our recipe makes the home smell like the best of the 'ber' months, reminiscent of chai, pumpkin spice, apple pie, and sugar cookies. To craft this blend, use a 60ml (2oz) glass dropper bottle and add 15ml Orange EO, 5ml Cinnamon Bark EO, 5ml Clove EO, 5ml Vanilla Oleoresin, and 15ml Stress Away EO blend. Feel free to experiment with additional oils like nutmeg, ginger, or cardamom to customize the aroma to your preference.
We trust Young Living essential oils due to their impeccable sourcing, stringent standards, and scientific backing. Especially during colder months when indoor air quality can suffer, it's vital to use ingredients that support our wellness goals. Try out this blend and share your experience by tagging @risenshinetribe on Instagram!
