LAVENDER Body Butter (Easy DIY)

WHY DIY?

The DIY Lavender Body Butter is one of my favorite homemade skincare recipes, especially during the dry, cold winter months when my skin needs a little extra moisture. There’s something so comforting about having a rich, natural body butter on hand to soothe dry skin and help keep those rough, dry-cracked areas.

This recipe is especially helpful for areas that tend to take the biggest beating during the winter, like dry hands, cracked heels, elbows and feet. It can also be a wonderful option for those with sensitive or eczema-prone skin who are looking for a simple, gentle moisturizer made with natural ingredients. Of course, everyone’s skin is different, so if you have particularly sensitive skin, it’s always a good idea to patch test a small area first.

A BETTER LOTION

One of the things I love most about this recipe is its texture. Unlike traditional whipped body butter recipes that require whipping the oils and butters for quite a while to achieve that light, fluffy consistency, this version is much simpler to make. It has more of a rich, soothing salve-like texture that melts into the skin and leaves it feeling soft and moisturized without requiring a complicated process.

And then there’s the lavender! Not only does it give this body butter a lovely, calming scent, but it makes the whole experience feel a little more special. I love using this body butter after a bath or shower and especially before bed, as it has an overall calming scent and luxurious feel.

If you’re looking for an easy homemade body butter that is rich, nourishing and perfect for dry winter skin, this DIY Lavender Body Butter is a wonderful recipe to try. It comes together with just a handful of ingredients and makes a lovely addition to your natural skincare routine.

Simple DIY Lavender Body Butter

July 15, 2026

by Beth Jiricek

Category Beauty - DIY Recipes DIY Creams & Lotions

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Ingredients

• 1/4 Cup Shea Butter
• 1/2 Cup Grapeseed Oil
• 1/4 Cup Almond Oil*
• 1 Tablespoon Rosehip Seed Oil
• 2 Tablespoon Beeswax**
• 1 Teaspoon Vitamin E
• 1/4 Teaspoon Xanthan Gum
• 1/8 Teaspoon Sea Buckthorn Oil (optional)
• 10 Drops Lavender Essential Oil (optional)
• 7 Drops Ylang Ylang Essential Oil (optional)
• *You can substitute any of the oils if you have an allergy or prefer a different oil. The oils I would recommend are reflected in the recipe. However, fractionated coconut oil, apricot oil, jojoba oil, olive oil or sunflower oil can be substituted. I would not recommend substituting the Shea butter as it keeps the body butter at the right consistency.
• **I prefer the beeswax pellets because they are easier to work with.

Instructions

1. Heat all ingredients (except the xanthan gum and essential oils) on low heat until completely melted.
2. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes and then stir in xanthan gum.
3. Once xanthan gum is completely dissolved, add in essential oils.
4. I love the Lavender/Ylang Ylang blend best. It is a calming and smells pretty.
5. Pour into desired containers.
6. Let completely set and cool (about 3 hours).

Tags

body,

butter,

calm,

cream,

DIY,

Easy,

Lavender,

lotion,

moisture,

nourish,

salve,

skin,

skincare,

winter

© 2026 Recipe provided by Green Eyed Grace at www.greeneyedgrace.com

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