Who doesn’t love fluffy whipped body butter? It looks like frosting, and feels luxurious on the skin. This Green Smoothie Whipped Body Butter uses avocado butter as the base. Avocado butter is soft and easy to whip. Grapeseed oil is added to give the butter a smoother texture that’s easier to spread on the skin. If you don’t have grapeseed oil on hand, any lightweight liquid oil (like sunflower, sweet almond, or avocado) will do the trick.
The new Green Smoothie Fragrance Oil gives this butter a fresh, herby scent. It’s a unique fragrance that smells amazing on the skin. Arrowroot powder is added to the butter to help cut down the greasy feel on the skin. You can also use tapioca powder. But, because this recipe is 100% oils and butters, there is no way to get rid of the oily feeling completely. I prefer to use body butters at night, or well before I put clothes on to give it time to fully absorb.
If you’re looking for more whipped body butter recipes, check out the How to Make Whipped Body Butter video on Soap Queen TV. To make body butter firmer, try adding melted cocoa butter to the whipped oils. As the butter is whipped and the cocoa butter cools, it creates a firmer texture, as shown in the Whipped Amber Bronzing Body Butter.
What You’ll Need:
15 oz. Avocado Butter
4.2 oz. Grapeseed Oil
5 mL Green Tea Extract
5 mL Green Smoothie Fragrance Oil
5 tsp. Arrowroot Powder
Four 8 oz. Plastic Bail Jars
Droppers
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ONE: In a large bowl, measure out 15 oz. of avocado butter. Using a hand blender or stand mixer, whip the butter on medium speed until it’s fluffy and smooth. This will take about 1-2 minutes. Periodically scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
TWO: Add 4.2 oz. of grapeseed oil, 5 mL of green tea extract and 5 mL of Green Smoothie Fragrance Oil. Turn the hand blender on low so the oil doesn’t splatter out of the bowl, then gradually increase the speed to medium. Whip for another minute, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula periodically, until the liquids are fully incorporated.
THREE: Add 5 tsp. of arrowroot powder. Using a spatula, hand stir the powder until it’s mostly mixed in. Then, mix with the hand blender on low speed and gradually increase to medium. Blend for another 1-2 minutes to fully incorporate all the ingredients. Spoon the butter evenly into jars and enjoy!
- 15 oz. Avocado Butter
- 4.2 oz. Grapeseed Oil
- 5 mL Green Tea Extract
- 5 mL Green Smoothie Fragrance Oil
- 5 tsp. Tapioca Powder
- Four 8 oz. Plastic Bail Jars
- Droppers
- In a large bowl, measure out 15 oz. of avocado butter. Using a hand blender or stand mixer, whip the butter on medium speed until it’s fluffy and smooth. This will take about 1-2 minutes. Periodically scrape the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- Add 4.2 oz. of grapeseed oil, 5 mL of green tea extract and 5 mL of Green Smoothie Fragrance Oil. Turn the hand blender on low so the oil doesn’t splatter out of the bowl, then gradually increase the speed to medium. Whip for another minute, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula periodically, until the liquids are fully incorporated.
- Add 5 tsp. of arrowroot powder. Using a spatula, hand stir the powder until it’s mostly mixed in. Then, mix with the hand blender on low speed and gradually increase to medium. Blend for another 1-2 minutes to fully incorporate all the ingredients. Spoon the butter evenly into jars and enjoy!
For another recipe on here that uses Meadowfoam oil in body butter… that oil is kind of pricey in comparison to what I’m using now (grapeseed). However grapeseed has such a short shelf life. Can you suggest anymore options for oils that are just as lightweight and non greasy as Meadowfoam? Thanks so much!!!
Absolutely, some good lightweight options with longer shelf lives are avocado, argan, or sweet almond oil.
Avocado oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Avocado-Oil-P3198.aspx
Argan oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Argan-Oil-P5574.aspx
Sweet almond oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Sweet-Almond-Oil-P3205.aspx
Find a list of oil shelf lives here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/free-beginners-guide-to-soapmaking-common-soapmaking-oils/
Why do some people add beeswax to their body butters? What would be the pros and cons of doing that? Thanks!
Beeswax has a high melting point (around 145F), so some people like to add it to keep the butter solid in warmer temperatures. It can also add a firmer texture to the butter. If you live in a hot climate and like your butters a bit stiffer, you can try beeswax in your recipe. Start with a small amount (around 2% of the total weight) and melt it before adding to your butters. If you want more, you can add from there.
White beeswax: https://www.brambleberry.com/Premium-White-Beeswax-P4211.aspx
what exactly is an extract? Can it be replaced by a hydrosol?
Our extacts are plant or vegetable materials mixed with fractionated coconut oil. This post talks more about the ones we carry and how to use them: https://www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/sunday-night-spotligh-extracts/
I would recommend an oil-based extract in this recipe, or you can also leave it out. If you want to add a hydrosol, you will also need an emulsifier to prevent separation because hydrosols are water soluble. That would be more like a traditional lotion than a body butter.
Learn more about making lotion here: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/how-to-create-homemade-lotion-recipes/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
I had mixed the grape seed oil with the extract and fragrance. It has sat for a couple weeks. Will it still be OK to now mix with the avacado butter?
Yep, that will be just fine. Just give it a good mix, add to the whipped avocado butter, and whip until everything is incorporated.
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Can I add a color to this recipe like green Kermit mica?
You can! It helps to mix your mica with your fragrance oil before adding to the body butter. That helps it mix in easily without clumping. Also, too much mica can transfer to the skin, so you can start with about 1/8 tsp. If you want more, you can add from there. Just make sure to test it on the skin to make sure there is no transfer. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Kermit Green Mica: https://www.brambleberry.com/Kermit-Green-Mica-P6352.aspx
Do i need to add a preservative to this recipe?
You don’t! Preservatives are needed when the recipe contains water (lotion) or will have water splashed in during use (a scrub kept in the shower). Because this recipe has no water and is stored in a dry area, it doesn’t need one. 🙂
Read more about preservatives here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/talk-it-out-tuesday-preservatives/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
I was wondering about the preservative as well and then I got confused because you stated it has no oil but has grapeseed! Did you mean because it has no water ?
I meant no water. Sorry about that typo, I’ll get it fixed.
I have not tried this recipe but plan on it. I see that the shelf life of grapeseed oil is 3 – 6 months. My bottle states one year. Is that incorrect? Thanks!!!
Our grapeseed has a shelf life of 3 months, but can last up to a year if refrigerated. If you got your grapeseed from a different vendor, you can go by what their expiration date is! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Will this recipe deflate or go stiff after a few weeks?
This butter stays nice and fluffy! It will get more of a moussey texture after 24 hours, but stays soft. Make sure to keep it in an airtight container and store it in a cool, dry place to keep it fresher longer. 🙂
Read more about storing handmade products here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/how-to-store-handmade-bath-products/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
I don’t have Green tea extract? can i leave it out or substitute it for something else?
You can use another extract! There are lots of great options like aloe and calendula extract. Read more about those here: https://www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/sunday-night-spotligh-extracts/
You can also leave the extract out if you like. It’s an optional ingredient. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
I love this. Have been doing something similar: with Shea, mango and cocoa butters, and olive, coconut, avocado, castor, sweet almond, jojoba and argon oils. This was before I started reading anything on oils and butters shelf life and such. However my customers love it especially for their babies’ skin and hair, helps reduce nappy rash, keeps African hair soft etc.
Now, I want to try this but will the arrowroot powder make it unsuitable for kids and hair? I want the main butter to be Shea since we have it in ample supply over here. What butter and oil combination do you suggest?
Thank you
That sounds like an awesome recipe! Body butters feel so great on the skin. We have a few recipes made with shea butter you may like. I’ll link those below. 🙂
Whipped Champagne Shea Butter: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/12-days-christmas-whipped-champagne-shea-butter/
Easy Whipped Shea Butter: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/easy-whipped-shea-butter-2/
You can combine that shea butter with any oil you like! Lightweight oils work well because they absorb quickly and don’t feel as greasy on the skin. Those include argan, avocado, sweet almond, etc.
Argan oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Argan-Oil-P5574.aspx
Avocado oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Avocado-Oil-P3198.aspx
Sweet almond oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Sweet-Almond-Oil-P3205.aspx
The arrowroot powder help absorbs some of the greasy feeling from the oil and butter. It should be just fine on the hair, especially if it’s on the oilier side! You can also skip it if you like. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Thank you so much. I’ll give those recipes a try 👍
You’re welcome! 🙂
Can I use a stick immersion blender vs a beater mixer to make this?
Katherine
A hand or stand mixer is best for body butter! Stick blenders don’t whip a lot of extra air in the mixture so the butter doesn’t get that nice fluffy texture. It can also take awhile to mix the butter as you’ll have to keep moving the stick blender to different areas to ensure it’s all blended. I would recommend a hand or stand mixer instead. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
When do you put the Stearic Acid in?
This recipe doesn’t need stearic acid! Stearic acid is used to thicken and help emulsify lotion recipes with water and oil. Because this recipe doesn’t have water, it doesn’t need an emulsifier. The butter and oils will stay together on their own. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Stearic Acid: https://www.brambleberry.com/Stearic-Acid-by-weight-P4210.aspx
I made this tonight. It’s awesome !!! Feels so great on the skin! I did use 1/2 avocado oil and 1/2 almond oil instead of the grape seed oil as its what I had. I love the fragrance oil (green smoothie) though if I made it again,mi would use slightly less, though it has faded on my skin since I put it on. This is a super easy, wonderful body butter!!
Thank you!!!!!
You’re welcome Shari, so glad you’re enjoying this recipe! I’m a big fan of easy recipes. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Avocado oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Avocado-Oil-P3198.aspx
Sweet almond oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Sweet-Almond-Oil-P3205.aspx
I will have to try this recipe, thank you so much! But I’m worried the Arrowroot powder will shorten the shelf life, or am I wrong? I think I read somewhere that all kinds of starches, clays and powders make the product go bad much faster, but I hope I’m wrong 🙂
The arrowroot powder shouldn’t affect the shelf life of this product! What does affect the shelf life is the oils in the recipe. The grapeseed oil in this butter has a shelf life of about 3-6 months, meaning the butter will last around 3-6 months. After then it can go rancid. If you’d like a longer-lasting butter, you can replace the grapeseed with a longer shelf life oil, like meadowfoam or avocado oil. 🙂
Meadowfoam oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Meadowfoam-Oil-P4978.aspx
Avocado oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Avocado-Oil-P3198.aspx
Read more about common oils and their shelf lives here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/free-beginners-guide-to-soapmaking-common-soapmaking-oils/
This post has more information on product shelf lives as well: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/shelf-life-bath-products-ingredients-rancidity-vs-mold/
To ensure your butter stays nice and fresh, we recommend storing it in a cool, dry place. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Thank you, that was really helpful! I’m gonna make this recipe tonight 🙂
Greetings from Norway 🙂
You’re welcome Anniken! Have fun and enjoy. This butter feels awesome on the skin. 🙂
Would adding a preservative stop it from going rancid?
No, preservatives help protect against mold and bacteria, but they don’t extend the shelf life of oils. Vitamin E oil is thought to extend oil shelf lives, so you can add that at 1%.
Vitamin E Oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Vitamin-E-Oil-P3200.aspx
It also helps to store the butter in a cool, dry place to keep it fresher longer: https://www.brambleberry.com/Vitamin-E-Oil-P3200.aspx
Learn more about when to use preservatives here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/talk-it-out-tuesday-preservatives/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
What is the shelf life of this body butter?
Because the grapeseed oil has a shelf life of about 3-6 months, this butter should last about 3-6 months! If you want a bit longer shelf life, you can switch out the grapeseed for something with a longer shelf life, like meadowfoam or avocado oil. 🙂
Meadowfoam oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Meadowfoam-Oil-P4978.aspx
Avocado oil: https://www.brambleberry.com/Avocado-Oil-P3198.aspx
Read more about common oils and their shelf lives here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/free-beginners-guide-to-soapmaking-common-soapmaking-oils/
This post has more information on product shelf lives as well: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/shelf-life-bath-products-ingredients-rancidity-vs-mold/
To ensure your butter stays fresher longer, we recommend storing it in a cool, dry place. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
hi there,,
can i use mango butter or deodorized coco butter in place of the avocado butter?
You can! Both of those butters are more firm than avocado butter, so I would recommend melting them before whipping. That will ensure they whip smoothly. 🙂
You can see that process in the Whipped Amber Bronzing Butter Tutorial: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/whipped-amber-bronzing-butter/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Mango butter: https://www.brambleberry.com/Mango-Butter-P3221.aspx
Deodorized cocoa butter: https://www.brambleberry.com/Deodorized-Cocoa-Butter-P3199.aspx
I’m making this right away, this is just the project to cheer me after having my wisdom teeth out!!!!!
Have fun Robin! This butter feels so nice on the skin. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
If if I go with coco butter… What amount should I use if I wish to use a different scent
such a Lavender or any other scent? Would love to make this! 🙂
Cocoa butter feels so nice on the skin! Melting it before whipping it ensures a nice smooth butter. 🙂
Cocoa butter: https://www.brambleberry.com/Organic-Cocoa-Butter-Cubes-P6365.aspx
You can use our Fragrance Calculator to find out how much scent to add to your recipe! Just select “Lotion” from the drop-down menu: http://www.brambleberry.com/Pages/Fragrance-Calculator.aspx
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Awesome ingredients, I’ll be making it for sure! 🙂
Have fun Irena! It feels so nice and moisturizing on the skin. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Just FYI the wording says use Avocado Butter and both of the listed recipes say Avocado Oil. This could cause many people problems. Ounces are in weights.
Sorry about that, I updated the post with avocado butter! 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Hi i live in a hot country will the body butter stay fluffy or will it melt? And what can i use to keep it firm
It will melt in the heat. I work at a outdoor market and we cannot sell it there in the summer.
The avocado butter has a melting point of 90F, so if your environment is hotter than that it will melt. If you like, you can keep the butter in the fridge in between uses to keep it firm! You can also try a recipe with cocoa butter. It has a melting point of 100F, so it holds up a bit better than avocado butter. 🙂
This Whipped Amber Bronzing Butter has cocoa butter and feels really nice on the skin: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/whipped-amber-bronzing-butter/
The Soaping in the Summer Heat post has more great tips: https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/soaping-in-the-summer-heat/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
I have the same issue with my whipped shea butter. I started putting it in coolers with ice packs so I didn’t lose any sales. With one sample out for each cent and a sign that says “please ask”. Worked like a charm 2 weeks ago.
That’s great advice Deborah! Ice packs work really well, especially for hot markets and festivals. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
Is it weight or volume measurement on the ounces?
The ounce measurements in this recipe are weight! We find that’s a bit more accurate. The extract, fragrance and arrowroot powder are measured by volume. 🙂
Read more about weight vs. volume here: http://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/a-guide-to-weight-vs-volume/
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry
The blog states using avocado butter but the recipe has avocado oil. Which one is correct? This is so timely as I was just thinking about learning how to make whipped body butter!
Avocado butter is the correct answer, as the pictures show. 🙂
This recipe uses avocado butter! Sorry about any confusion. I updated the blog post. 🙂
-Kelsey with Bramble Berry