Rose Infused Body Butter Recipe
Fragrant, smooth body butter made with good-for-you ingredients.
Have you noticed that traditional lotions from the store just aren’t as moisturizing as they used to be?
It’s no wonder they don’t seem to last long or provide much relief for dry skin, considering the main ingredient in most “lotions” is water. [source]
As my skin gets plenty of abuse from the sun during gardening season, I’ve learned to look for better ingredients that actually provide lasting moisture.
Not only do most DIY moisturizers work better, they allow you to use healthy, natural ingredients that benefit your skin.
By avoiding preservatives, strong chemicals and synthetic fragrance, you might also see decreased skin issues, allergies and headaches. (True for me!)
Choosing the best ingredients for body butter
Here’s what I love about the ingredients in this recipe: let’s go over them one by one.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is hands down one of the most versatile oils for your skin. It’s a healthy oil I always like to keep on hand (pun intended).
Here’s why:
- It has fatty acids which act as an emollient by repairing the skin’s barrier
- Keeps water from evaporating from your skin
- May heal scratches & minor wounds
- Has antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties
- It’s a completely natural, plant-based oil (unrefined)
With all of these benefits – it makes the perfect base for a smooth, silky body butter recipe.
This is my favorite brand of coconut oil.
Shea Butter
Shea butter is another natural substance made from the nuts of the shea tree. A little goes a long way in skincare recipes.
It’s known for:
- Fatty acids that restore moisture to the skin
- Locking in moisture
- Providing a non-greasy texture
- Repairing and healing skin cells
- Sun protection
- Soothing eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis
- Pain relief/ muscle soother
- Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and antibacterial properties
In body butter recipes, shea butter also provides the structure.
Rose infused oil
This process involves either letting dried rose petals steep in room-temperature carrier oil for a period of time OR heating them together at a low temperature before straining.
In this recipe, rose petals are useful for:
- Natural floral scent
- Antimicrobial, antibiotic, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties found in its compounds
- Fights acne
- Anti-aging
- Hormone balancing properties
Essential oils
Essential oils are optional in this body butter, but can allow you to customize the scent.
You could choose to pair the rose oil scent with several essential oils that are known for skin-friendly properties, like frankincense, lavender, tea tree, jasmine, etc.
Mica Powder
This one is just for color! Pink mica powder is fun for natural coloring, especially if you’re gifting it for the holidays.
You can also use rose petal powder for this recipe. You might need to increase the amount compared to using mica powder, for more color.
Making Rose Infused Body Butter
There are two parts to this recipe:
- Making the rose-infused oil
- Creating the body butter, incorporating the infused oil
Cold Infusion Method
This one takes the longest, but it’s pretty foolproof.
You will simply add the rose petals to a jar, cover with a carrier oil, and let it sit for a few weeks.
Shake it occasionally; then strain out the rose petals after 2-4 weeks.
Quick Heat Infusion Method
If you’d rather get the show on the road and make this body butter today, you can infuse the rose petals in oil over a double boiler.
You will want to keep the heat rather low to avoid degrading the properties of the rose petals (around 90 degrees or so).
- Make sure the water in the bottom pan does NOT get into the infusion in the top pan/bowl.
- Do not boil.
- Infuse, keeping heat very low, for 30 minutes to an hour.
Let cool for a bit to make it easier to measure, then strain out the rose petals.
Creating the Final Product
From here, you will heat together the coconut oil, some of the infused oil and the shea butter.
You can do this in the microwave in short bursts or using a double-boiler method on the stovetop.
After it’s mostly solid but still soft enough to whip, transfer it to a stand mixture and whip it all together.
You should get a light, fluffy consistency when it’s ready. Add essential oils and mica powder (both are optional) and whip until blended.
Rose Infused Body Butter
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 2 Tablespoons shea butter
- 2 Tablespoons rose infused oil
- 20 drops essential oils , optional
- Pink mica powder (OR rose petal powder), optional
Rose Infused Oil
- 1 cup dried rose petals
- 1 cup carrier oil (or enough to cover rose petals) , avocado oil or olive oil works well.
Instructions
- Option 1: Place dried rose petals in a clean glass jar and cover completely with a lightweight carrier oil. Seal and let infuse in a warm, dark place for 2-4 weeks, shaking the jar occasionally. Once infused, strain out the petals.
- Option 2: Infuse the rose petals and carrier oil in a double boiler. Keep at a low heat (around 90 degrees F) for about 30 minutes to an hour. Let cool slightly, then strain out the rose petals.
- Add the coconut oil, 2 Tablespoons of the infused oil, and shea butter to a heat-safe glass jar. Melt slowly using a double boiler until fully liquid. You can also melt gently in the microwave using short intervals.
- Allow it to cool at room temperature or in the refrigerator until solid but still soft enough to whip.
- Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the mixture until light, fluffy, and creamy.
- Add your essential oils* (optional) and whip again briefly to evenly distribute.
- Finally, if you want it to have a slight pink tint, add in a ½ teaspoon of pink mica powder (optional).
- Transfer the whipped body butter to a clean glass jar with a lid. Store in a cool, dry place.
Notes
*A few essential oils that are beneficial for skin include frankincense, lavender, bergamot, tea tree, jasmine, sandalwood.
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