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Herbal Non-Greasy Whipped Shea Butter Recipe

Nico · August 23, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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Last Updated on June 1, 2025 by Nico

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This herbal whipped shea butter recipe is non-greasy and uses only four ingredients. Add garden herbs into homemade body butters to create the perfect homemade gift for friends and family.

As the summer fades into autumn, one way you can use the last of your garden herbs is to add them to homemade whipped shea butters. You could also dry or freeze fresh herbs and use them later in the year to make herbal body butter.

Herbs like mint, lavender, lemon balm, and basil make wonderful smelling whipped shea butters and give the moisturiser added nutrients to nourish your skin.

Homemade herbal body butter would make perfect gifts that friends and family. And they are very simple to make. Or you could also consider making eucalyptus linen spray or diy lavender pillow spray.

Most whipped shea butter recipes that I’ve tried, have left my skin feeling greasy. But this recipe includes arrowroot powder, which prevents the shea butter from leaving a greasy feeling.

An overhead shot of whipped shea butter in a small glass jar on a wooden countertop. There are small mint leaves on top of the whipped shea butter.

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FAQ

How Long Does Homemade Body Butter Last?

Homemade body butters will last for about 6 months in an airtight container. To make the body butter last longer, make sure to store it in a non-humid place, such as a bedroom, rather than the bathroom.

What Is Whipped Shea Butter Used For?

Whipped shea butter can be used as a full-body moisturiser, to soften cuticles, or to sooth chapped skin.

What Is The Difference Between Shea Butter And Whipped Shea Butter?

Shea butter is solid and not able to be spread over the body. Whipped shea butter is softened and is able to be used as an all purpose moisturer.

How Do You Whip Shea Butter?

You can whip shea butter in a mixer or a food processor by chopping it into small chunks. Turn the mixer or food processor on a high speed until the shea butter becomes softened.

Tools

Mixer or Food Processor

Sauce Pan

Spatula

Storage Container Of Some Kind

Bowls

Supplies

Shea Butter

Coconut Oil

Herbs of your choice

For complete measurements, see the printable recipe card below.

Instructions

Begin by adding the herbs of your choice to a glass jar.

Pour melted coconut oil overtop of the herbs and add a loose lid.

Place the glass jar(s) into a saucepan with room temperature water. Bring the water to a rolling boil and allow the oil to sit in the boiling water for 5 minutes. Then turn the heat off and leave the oil to sit until the water returns to room temperature. Repeat this one more time: bring the water back to a rolling boil, allow the oil to sit in it for 5 minutes, turn off the heat, and leave the jar(s) in the water until the water has returned to room temperature.

Next, strain off the herbs. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to press down on the herbs squeeze out all of the infused oil into a small bowl and set aside.

Chop the shea butter into small pieces. This will help it to melt more quickly.

Add the shea butter chunks and infused coconut oil to a saucepan. Heat the ingredients on low heat until the ingredients are combined. Use a spatula to make sure the shea butter and coconut oil completely combine.

Remove the mixture from the heat.

Add the arrowroot powder and combine well.

Allow the mixture to nearly harden by placing it into a fridge or freezer. The mixture should not be completely solid but it shouldn’t be liquidy.

Once almost hardened, add the mixture to a food processor. Blitz until the mixture becomes fluffy – this usually takes about 20 seconds.

Use a spatula to spoon the mixture into you storage jar. I use a glass mason jar.

I like to put my whipped shea butter into the fridge overnight to allow it to set up completely.

Store the body butter in a cool place and make sure to keep it sealed so it stays fresh.

Enjoy!

Herbal Addition Ideas

Basil: Basil can amplify the moisturising effect of shea butter and is an herbal acne treatment. It can help to reduce the spread of acne. Basil scented whipped body butter would bring a welcome reminder of warm summer days during a cold winter.

Chamomile: Chamomile can help sooth redness in skin tone and be helpful in reducing inflammation of the skin.

Lavender: Lavender can help to improve skin tone and is anti-inflammatory on the skin. Lavender is a calming scent and would be wonderful in homemade whipped body butter.

Mint: Mint leaves are a mild astringent and can help to clean your pores. It is also calming on your skin. Mint would be a smoothing scent to add to homemade body butter.

Lemon Balm: Lemon balm has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties which can help to reduce irritation on the skin. Lemon balm would be an energising and invigorating scent to add to homemade body butter.

Expert Tips

Make sure to keep moisture out of the body butter by keeping it in an airtight container.

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Natural DIY Eucalyptus Linen Spray Recipe

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Simple DIY Calendula Lip Balm Recipe

All-Natural Vanilla Coconut Sugar Scrub

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An overhead shot of whipped shea butter in a small glass jar on a wooden countertop. There are small mint leaves on top of the whipped shea butter.
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Herbal Non-Greasy Whipped Shea Butter Recipe

This herbal whipped shea butter recipe is non-greasy and uses only four ingredients. Add garden herbs into homemade body butters to create the perfect homemade gift for friends and family.
Active Time20 minutes mins
Additional Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Keyword: Whipped Shea Butter Recipe
Yield: 1 Pint
Author: Nico

Equipment

  • Mixer or Food Processor
  • Sauce Pan
  • Spatula
  • Storage Container Of Some Kind
  • Bowls

Materials

  • 1 Cup Shea Butter
  • 1/3 Cup Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Arrowroot Powder
  • 4 Tablespoons of fresh or dried herbs of your choice

Instructions

  • Begin by adding the herbs of your choice to a glass jar.
  • Pour melted coconut oil overtop of the herbs and add a loose lid.
  • Place the glass jar(s) into a saucepan with room temperature water.
  • Bring the water to a rolling boil and allow the oil to sit in the boiling water for 5 minutes.
  • Turn the heat off and leave the oil to sit until the water returns to room temperature.
  • Repeat this one more time: bring the water back to a rolling boil, allow the oil to sit in it for 5 minutes, turn off the heat, and leave the jar(s) in the water until the water has returned to room temperature.
  • Next, strain off the herbs. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to press down on the herbs squeeze out all of the infused oil into a small bowl and set aside.
  • Chop the shea butter into small pieces. This will help it to melt more quickly.
  • Add the shea butter chunks and infused coconut oil to a saucepan. Heat the ingredients on low heat until the ingredients are combined. Use a spatula to make sure the shea butter and coconut oil completely combine.
  • Remove the mixture from the heat.
  • Add the arrowroot powder and combine well.
  • Allow the mixture to nearly harden by placing it into a fridge or freezer. The mixture should not be completely solid but it shouldn’t be liquidy.
  • Once almost hardened, add the mixture to a food processor. Blitz until the mixture becomes fluffy – this usually takes about 20 seconds.
  • Use a spatula to spoon the mixture into you storage jar. I use a glass mason jar.
  • I like to put my whipped shea butter into the fridge overnight to allow it to set up completely.
  • Store the body butter in a cool place and make sure to keep it sealed so it stays fresh.




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Notes

How Long Does Homemade Body Butter Last?
Homemade body butters will last for about 6 months in an airtight container. To make the body butter last longer, make sure to store it in a non-humid place, such as a bedroom, rather than the bathroom.

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