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Home » Wellness Tips » DIY Skincare » Citrus Body Butter Recipe With Coconut Oil (Only 6 Ingredients, not whipped)

Citrus Body Butter Recipe With Coconut Oil (Only 6 Ingredients, not whipped)

07/20/2017 by fitasamamabear

Pinterest image with text: homemade citrus body butter in a glass jar with orange zest on top and slices orange behind it
Pinterest image with text: homemade citrus body butter in a glass jar with orange zest on top and slices orange behind it and a zester beside it
Pinterest image with text: glass jar with homemade body butter recipe and grapefruit behind it
Pinterest image with text: glass jar with homemade body butter recipe and grapefruit behind it

A six-ingredient body butter recipe with coconut oil to nourish your skin and boost your mood! This citrus homemade body butter is as smooth as my favorite lip chap and made with many of the same ingredients. In addition, it uses real fruit zest (not essential oils) for its amazing scent and is made with all-natural ingredients like coconut oil and beeswax. Use this recipe for body butter for yourself or a thoughtful gift!

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This citrus body butter recipe with coconut oil is perfect for the winter months and makes a thoughtful gift for friends, family, and teachers!

Note: this recipe uses the actual fruit instead of the essential oil for scent. If using the essential oil, do not apply the lotion and head outside. In particular, citrus oils are sensitive to the sun and can cause burns.

 

 

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Benefits Of The Body Butter Recipe With Coconut Oil

  • all-natural
  • no chemicals
  • easy to make
  • cost-effective
  • super hydrating

This is one of my go-to DIY body butter recipes because it's simple, hydrating, and keeps my skin smooth.

Furthermore, since my skin has adjusted to natural products I find that traditional products only dry it out. Those products contain harsher ingredients than my skin is used to and thus they don't work as well.

Besides this, since our skin absorbs what it comes into contact with, I strive to make sure it encounters the best possible ingredients- which is why I always have DIY lotion on hand!

 

The Ingredients 

You can learn more about how to choose butters for a body butter recipe. Cocoa or cacao is one of my favorites.

 All of them have hydrating properties and coconut oil especially has been shown to have healing and anti-bacterial benefits.

Beeswax smells amazing but it also helps keep the lotion together and firm.

Quick Tip: make sure you purchase beeswax pellets to make your life easier. I got the bright idea to buy blocks of beeswax... do you know how hard it is to cut beeswax?! I have to freeze it, hammer it, and then use it. Save yourself the trouble haha

Infusing the oil with grapefruit and orange keeps this homemade body butter refreshing, uplifting, and perfect for summer. When possible I like to use the real product, so the rinds in this case. However essential oils work also!

Keep in mind, if using essential oils, do not use this recipe for body butter and head outside. It's been shown that citrus oils on the skin can cause burns in the sunlight.

 

Pinterest image with text: homemade citrus body butter with coconut oil in a glass jar with orange zest on top and slices orange behind it and a zester beside it

What To Do If You Don't Want To Make Your Own?

Before you give up on making homemade body butter, check out everything you need to know about DIY products and making them simple.

If you still don't want to rock homemade body butter- aim to purchase from a quality company. Look for products that are as close to natural as possible.

One of my favorites is almond vanilla body butter from Primally Pure. Above all, it smells effing AWESOME and Primally Pure uses only natural chemical-free ingredients.

Seriously, I can pronounce and buy them all. #win If you do end up on their site, use code mamabear10 to save yourself 10% off your entire first order!

 

How To Use The Body Butter 

After you whip up a batch either selfishly hoard it to yourself or share it with friends! It makes a very thoughtful homemade spa gift.

I find this citrus recipe for body butter works best on legs. It's a bit oily for my face but that's what makes it perfect on my arms and legs.

After you apply, let it sit on your skin for a couple of minutes before putting on clothes. This gives it time to absorb into your skin instead of any garments and means it won't stain your clothing either!

 

Kitchen Tools You May Find Useful

  • Double boiler
  • Mini whisk
  • Mini mason jars

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Citrus Body Butter

A six-ingredient body butter recipe with coconut to nourish your skin and boost your mood! This citrus homemade body butter uses real fruit zest (not essential oils) for its amazing scent and is made with all-natural ingredients like coconut oil and beeswax.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
1 day
Total Time 1 day 35 minutes
Servings 2 jars
Author fitasamamabear

Equipment

  • Double Boiler
  • Mini Whisk
  • Mini Mason Jars

Ingredients

  • ½ cup almond oil
  • 4 tbs coconut oil
  • 4 tbs beeswax
  • 2 tbs cocoa butter
  • 1 tbs orange zest
  • 1 tbs grapefruit zest

Instructions

  • In a double boiler, combine all ingredients (except oils if using). Bring to a rolling boil and let simmer for fifteen minutes.
  • Stir frequently with a mini whisk until all ingredients are combined. Let boil for another two to three minutes so make sure the beeswax won't leave any chunks.
  • Pour the mixture through a small mesh sieve into two small mason jars. If using essential oils, add in the oils and whisk to combine.
  • Let sit on the counter for twenty for hours to set.

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Notes

If using essential oils in place of the zest, add 5-7 drops of each.
Not sure where to purchase the ingredients? I created a DIY Beauty Product Ingredients for just that purpose!

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If you're looking for a hydrating, uplifting, and easy to make DIY body butter recipe with coconut oil- this is it! The orange and grapefruit scents make you feel refreshed and content while the homemade lotion itself keeps your skin silky, smooth, and soft. This citrus body butter is simple to make and perfect for any pampering!

 

The Best DIY Skin Care Recipes For Busy Moms

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If you’re looking for a natural, simple, effective DIY skincare recipe check out DIY Skin Care For Busy Moms where I've created 21 indulgent but super easy DIY skincare recipes that are perfect for everyday moms. From homemade body butters to DIY face masks and energizing shower melts. Likewise, these DIY skincare recipes share a few things in common:

  • They're simple to make (most are melt + pour + let sit!)
  • They contain minimal ingredients
  • Many ingredients are repeated throughout the book to make them cost-effective
  • All-natural beauty products that are effective

Keep your skincare routine SIMPLE with these DIY recipes. I've also included video demonstrations for each section of the book as well as a download PDF of the ingredients you'll find and of course my best tips.

Grab your copy of the Busy Mom's DIY Skin Care Ebook today.

Shelby aka Mama Bear

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Meet Shelby - a Certified Strength And Conditioning Specialist, Certified Nutrition Coach. As a mom of three young girls and coach for the past ten years, Shelby now strives to make fitness and healthy living practical for busy moms. By sharing her knowledge and the resources on her website, Shelby helps busy moms get fit, happy, and healthy.

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Comments

  1. Bianca

    July 20, 2017 at 5:13 pm

    I feel like this would make a great lip balm too! I wish I wasn't allergic to citrus 🙁

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      July 20, 2017 at 5:20 pm

      Oh no! That would kill me being allergic to citrus! Vanilla would be a yummy one too though 🙂

      Reply
  2. Leigh

    July 20, 2017 at 5:23 pm

    Love this! Cant wait to try it. It's so nice to know what you're putting on your skin!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      July 20, 2017 at 11:23 pm

      Yes! I love knowing what's in my products and so much better when it's simple

      Reply
  3. Shauna

    July 20, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    I never thought to make my own beauty products, but I can definitely see the benefits since I do tend to have sensitive skin. I'm sure this must smell so delicious and perfect for the summer months!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      July 20, 2017 at 11:23 pm

      I never used to but got into homemade products about four years ago and now I love it! They're so simple it's awesome:)

      Reply
  4. Christie Moeller

    July 21, 2017 at 4:22 pm

    This sounds fantastic. I love DIY beauty products. I think my fav would be a vanilla/bergamot blend.

    xoxo Christie
    http://icanstyleu.com/blog/

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      July 22, 2017 at 12:02 am

      Ohh I haven't played around too much with bergamot- I'll need to give it a try! I struggle getting the scent right with vanilla as I find it doesn't come out as much as I'd like it to most of the time. I freaking love the smell though!

      Reply
  5. Jos

    July 21, 2017 at 6:30 pm

    I love homemade beauty products! I'll have to try some of these soon...especially that foot lotion! Looks so creamy!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      July 22, 2017 at 12:03 am

      I love knowing what's in my beauty products and they're so easy to make! I love the foot lotion- it forces you to rub it in lol

      Reply
  6. Monika

    July 21, 2017 at 8:01 pm

    Wow! it looks great. I have never tried to make it home and now would love to give it a try.
    Monika

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      July 22, 2017 at 12:04 am

      Diy beauty products are super simple (and oh so worth it) let me know if you give it try!

      Reply
  7. Luci

    July 22, 2017 at 10:48 pm

    Ooooo, that looks like it will smell really good and feel good as well.

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      July 23, 2017 at 12:39 am

      Smells amazing! And definitely hydrating

      Reply
  8. Tracey

    July 24, 2017 at 10:03 pm

    I am going to try this with my boyfriend. He has really dry patches on his legs and this might take care of it. Plus that it's all natural!!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      July 25, 2017 at 12:01 am

      Definitely give it a shot- the oils make it insanely hydrating so give it a moment to absorb before putting pants/clothes on. Good luck!

      Reply
  9. Katie/Celebrating With The Bug.

    July 26, 2017 at 1:43 am

    I need to try making this my hands are ridiculously dry!

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      July 26, 2017 at 3:36 pm

      It's a great one, super moisturizing and smells so yummy!

      Reply
  10. Zarah

    July 17, 2020 at 2:36 pm

    Hi how did you get the two different brown colours also the even darker bit half way up the bar I can see peaking out ?

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      July 18, 2020 at 4:54 pm

      Hey There,
      My apologies I'm not quite sure what you mean. There's no "bar" in this recipe? The color between the lotion versus it in the jar is from boiling the rinds into it. Not sure if that helps?

      Reply
  11. nidhi

    November 19, 2021 at 8:23 am

    what is the shelf life of this product

    Reply
    • fitasamamabear

      November 19, 2021 at 12:37 pm

      Shelf life is an "it depends". Technically there is no preservative in it so roughly 4-6 weeks. However, in my experience, so long as you don't get water in it (don't use wet hands to dip into the jar etc) it can last up to six months.

      Reply

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