What you will need

All available from our body and bath range.

Method

Melt 500ml lotion base in the microwave for about three minutes.
Pour into a pot over low heat and stir in warm water: 500ml base to 1.5 litres warm water makes a thick body butter (1 part base to 3 parts water).
Stir until smooth and creamy, then mix in your fragrance.
Leave to cool, then beat with an electric beater for a thick, rich finish and decant into jars. Tip: more water makes lotion (1:4), face cream (1:5) or hand lotion (1:6).

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Once you have made your body butter, here are a few ways to get a great result and make it your own.

Whip it once cooled but still soft for that light, fluffy texture; too warm and it stays runny.
Keep it away from heat, body butter can melt and lose its whip on a hot day.
Store in a cool, dry spot and use clean, dry hands or a spatula to keep it fresh.

Make it your own: change the fragrance or essential oil, or tweak the colour to suit the season.

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