How to Make DIY Whipped Gingerbread Body Butter

This recipe for DIY gingerbread body butter is easy and smells delicious and perfect for Christmas time! There is nothing like slathering some homemade whipped lotion on your hands in the dry months.

Why you’ll like making gingerbread body butter

all natural ingredients

No worrisome chemicals in this lotion making it a great choice for even sensitive skin types.

easy to make

You can whip up enough lotion to last your family all Winter in just 15 minutes!

super cheap

It only costs a few dollars worth of ingredients to make. That’s a fraction of the cost of store-bought lotion! It might seem pricey the first time you make homemade lotion, but it only takes a little bit of each ingredient to make a jar full, leaving you with plenty leftover to make several more batches!

You can use the leftover beeswax to make beeswax body butter, furniture polish, beeswax candles or lip balm too!

moisturizing

All of the ingredient are naturally hydrating and healing for dry skin.

Check out my homemade baby lotion recipe for sensitive skin.

Thick and creamy Body Butter

The whipping process gives this homemade body lotion a really creamy consistency that literally melts into your skin leaving it feeling soft and smooth, not greasy.

Makes a great homemade Christmas gift!

Homemade lotions and body butters make wonderful and useful gifts! Gingerbread body butter makes a great gift on it’s own, or as a part of a DIY self-care gift basket.

What You Need To Make Gingerbread Body Butter:

ingredients

Shea Butter – Softens your skin, and tones and soothes. Shea butter is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties making it a wonderful ingredient for homemade skin care products. Cocoa butter can be used if you prefer.

Sweet Almond Oil – Almond oil has healing properties that make it helpful with acne and other skin blemishes. You can use your favorite carrier oil like jojoba oil, fractionated coconut oil and olive oil instead if you prefer.

Coconut Oil – Coconut oil helps protect your skin by providing antioxidants as well as minimizing signs of aging.

White Beeswax Pellets – Adding beeswax to DIY lotion recipes helps to make the final product feel less greasy on your skin while still moisturizing.

Ground Ginger – The main ingredient that makes gingerbread cookies spicy and wonderful!

Ground Cinnamon – Cinnamon brings another yummy spicy element to this lotion, perfect for Christmas time.

Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil (optional) – Adding a drop of two of cinnamon bark essential oil makes this lotion smell even more like gingerbread, but feel free to leave it out if you have sensitive skin as it may be too strong for certain skin types.

Vanilla Extract – Adding vanilla just helps bring out the cookie flavors even more. I like to use my homemade vanilla extract in this recipe.

How To Make Gingerbread Body Butter:

Melt – Using a double boiler or a glass bowl on top of a pot with a few inches of water in it, heat the jojoba oil, coconut oil, shea butter and beeswax over medium low heat until there are no solid bits left.

Add Essential Oils – Remove from the heat and add the ginger, cinnamon, vanilla extract and cinnamon essential oil (if using) stirring completely.

Let Cool – Let the mixture cool to room temperature and then place in the fridge for an additional hour until it has started to harden, but is still soft to the touch.

Whip – Using a stand mixer or handheld beaters, whip the lotion mixture until it is light and fluffy, About 3 minutes.

Tips For Success:

To Use : Rub on any areas of your skin that need moisturizing. Keep away from your eyes and sensitive areas since the cinnamon in it ay cause irritation.

To Store – Store at room temperature in a glass container for up to 6 months.

Variations and Substitutions – The cinnamon oil can be left out if you have sensitive skin.

FAQ about homemade gingerbread body lotion

Is Making Body Butter Easy?

Making lotion takes a few ingredients you might need to go out and purchase, but most everything this recipe calls for is probably already in your pantry.

Its a quick process to make a large batch that will last all Winter at a fraction of the cost of all natural store-bought lotion.

How To Make Non-Greasy Homemade Lotion

Adding a few Tablespoons of beeswax pellets, arrowroot powder or cornstarch to your lotion mixture before melting it will help make your homemade lotion less greasy.

Can You Make Homemade Lotion Without Beeswax?

If you don’t want to use beeswax in your homemade lotion, just leave it out. Your lotion will be a bit more greasy as a result. Another option for a non-greasy lotion without beeswax is to substitute arrowroot powder in its place.

How Long Does Homemade Lotion Last?

Homemade lotion has a shelf life of about 6 months stored in a sealed jar at room temperature.

More Homemade Christmas gift Ideas For You:

If you liked making this homemade body lotion recipe, I think you’ll really enjoy these other easy handmade gift ideas on the blog!

• Homemade Strawberry Lip Balm
• Face Wash With Orange Castile Soap
• Homemade Honey Oatmeal Soap – With Pink Clay
• The Easiest Coffee Soap Recipe
• Handmade Orange Lip Balm

I hope you love this DIY gingerbread body butter recipe! If you make it, I’d love for you to come back and leave a comment and rating so that I know how you like it!

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