By Linda Arceo
It is Mom’s moment to shine this weekend. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, what better way to celebrate the Moms in your life than with a little extra pampering? After what has felt like a marathon year for Moms everywhere, carving out special moments of self-care at home have become more important than ever. This do-it-yourself whipped chocolate body butter is a spa treatment in a jar.
Body butters are rich moisturizers used on your skin to help hydrate and leave your skin feeling ultra soft. Body butters are similar to a lotion or body cream, but are not made with water. This all-natural combination of moisturizing shea butter, coconut oil and rich, fragrant ingredients will leave your skin feeling soft and extra pampered.
Shea Butter – Shea butter is the base for this DIY Whipped Chocolate Body Butter. Shea Butter is an excellent product for smoothing, soothing and conditioning your skin. It helps hold moisture in and reduces the risk of dryness.
Coconut Oil – Coconut oil absorbs easily into the skin. It smells great, soothes irritated skin and has antioxidant qualities.
Raw Cocoa Powder – Raw Cocoa Powder can be used to help maintain skin health. The cocoa powder in this body butter recipe helps soften, clear and detoxify the skin. The raw cocoa powder also helps enhance the natural chocolate fragrance in this body butter.
Vanilla Essential Oil (or vanilla extract) – Vanilla Essential Oil adds an aromatic element to this body butter, while also helping with to fight acne, smooth out wrinkles and brighten dull skin.
DIY Whipped Chocolate
Body Butter
Here is an easy DIY gift idea for Mom that can be whipped up in your kitchen in no time with a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients:
10 TBS raw shea butter
10 TBS of coconut oil
2 TBS raw cocoa powder
2 TBS vanilla essential oil (or vanilla extract)
Directions:
Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and whip using an hand mixer until smooth and fluffy. Store in air-tight container and use within two weeks.
Use:
To enjoy this Whipped Chocolate Body Butter scoop out a small amount and massage into your skin until it is fully absorbed. The body butter is non-greasy and will not leave your skin feeling oily. Don’t be tempted by the enticing chocolate scent of this DIY Whipped Chocolate Body Butter because it is not edible.
Note:
If you are making this DIY Whipped Chocolate Body Butter for gift giving you will want to put the body butter in small, decorative jars. To complete, add a personalized label or note listing the ingredients. You can even pair the body butter with a pair of cozy socks, flowers or a plant.
This DIY Whipped Chocolate Body Butter is a gift in a jar that goes really far! The body butter feels indulgent, thoughtful and special. Celebrate Mom this Mother’s Day with something she will love and leave her skin feeling incredible.
Happy Mother’s Day to all!
Linda Arceo is the owner and content creator behind the food, drink and travel blog Giggles, Gobbles and Gulps. Linda is a digital influencer and freelance writer focusing on food, travel, lifestyle and culinary tourism. Linda’s blog can be found at www.gigglesgobblesandgulps.com and you can follow her on Instagram at @GigGobGulp.
