Deluxe Whipped Body Cream Recipe
Back To Basics ~
Take a nut, a few fruits, a household plant, a flower and mix together. Okay, not quite that simple but those ARE the essence of this body cream recipe.
The gorgeous emollient Shea butter courtesy of the Shea NUT; the beautiful rose petals move aside for its hip FRUIT to shine; the tropical and delicious coconut FRUIT produces a wonder drug in its oil; the healing, soothing Aloe PLANT has so many benefits it’s scary and the fragrant aphrodisiac Ylang-Ylang essential oil is extracted from a FLOWER.
Rosehips
Wild Rosa rubiginosa
Body Cream
Rosehip Seed Oil ~
Rosehips are the fruit of several species of Roses. The commonly cultivated species of the ripened fruit is Rosa rubiginosa also known as Rosa mosqueta. It is native to Europe and Western Asia often seen in the wild and is now seen throughout the world particularly Chile, Spain, Argentina and Tunisia where it is cultivated for the precious oil.
On the flip side, in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa it is classed as an invasive weed. The hips or fruit are formed after the pink flowers have bloomed in the spring to summer months and the hips are often still appearing into winter.
Rosehip oil is an amazing product for the skin. Classed as “dry” oil, it absorbs very quickly into the skin with no greasy residue. Extremely hydrating, it is excellent for dry or damaged skin. A gentle oil, it may be used on its own as a moisturizer or incorporated into lotions, creams, massage oils, face masks, scrubs, lip balms or serums.
This oil should be stored in the fridge as it is delicate oil and may react more easily to changes in temperature, light and oxygen fluctuation.
Many cosmetic companies now include rosehip seed oil in their ingredients such are the incredible benefits it has. Extensive research and scientific studies have been conducted to determine the benefits of this oil. The Chilean people have been using it for centuries on their skin so let’s look at the benefits of rosehip:
Benefits of Rosehip Oil ~
- Heals Surgical Scars
- Stretch Marks
- Burns from Sunburn or Radiation
- Minor Burns
- Minimizes Wrinkles
- Anti-Aging, Premature Aging
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Dermatitis
- Brittle Nails
- Age Spots
- Dry Skin
- Sensitive Skin
- Dry, Damaged Hair
Cananga odorata
Deep Floral Fragrance
Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil ~
This luxurious, rich floral essential oil predominantly stems from the flowers of the large Cananga odorata tree and is known as “the perfume tree”.
This tree grows to an average height of 12 m (40 ft) and the flowers are long and droopy with greenish-yellow petals. It is from these aromatic flowers that the potent essential oil is extracted by steam distillation and then graded according to when it has been distilled.
The tree is native to Indonesia and the Philippines and commonly found throughout the Comoros Islands, Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia and Madagascar. Ylang-Ylang essential oil is predominantly produced in the Comoros Islands and Madagascar.
Therapeutic Benefits - relieves tension, helps ease muscular pain, is calming to body and mind, helpful for fear, anxiety, colds, coughs, fever, impotency, high blood pressure and insomnia. It is said to act as an aphrodisiac.
Skin Benefits – Ylang-Ylang has a soothing and balancing effect on the skin. It will aid both overly-dry skin and overly-oily skin by balancing the natural sebum secretions. Scars, insect bites and wounds will benefit from the healing, antibacterial and antiseptic properties.
African Shea Butter
Funky Whipped Body Cream with Oils and Butters
Beneficial Aloe Vera Plant
Deluxe Body Cream Recipe ~
11/2 cups Coconut Oil
4 tbsp Shea Butter
4 tsp Aloe Vera Gel
1 tsp Rosehip Seed Oil
15 drops Ylang-Ylang Essential Oil
What You Need:
Blender (use stand type or hand held mixer)
2 x 8 oz glass jars or 4 x 4 oz jars.
Spatula
Spoon
Wooden Spoon
Method:
- Place all the ingredients (with the exception of the rosehip oil and the ylang-ylang essential oil) into the mixing bowl of the blender. Mix for approximately 3 minutes on high.
- Pop the bowl into the refrigerator for an hour. Remove and start to break up any hardened oil with the wooden spoon into tiny pieces.
- Add in the ylang-ylang and rosehip oils and blend again on high for 4 minutes.
- Every so often stop the machine and scrape down the sides to make sure all the hard pieces are combined evenly.
- When completely whipped, start spooning your cream into jars. This makes approximately 16 oz so it is up to you how you divide it up.
- Don’t forget to stick a label on with the name and date due to expire. (3-6 months from day it is made).
- If it is very warm where you live, store this body cream in the fridge or it will melt (coconut melts right down to a liquid in heat). If it is cool or cold it should be fine stored in a dark cupboard.
To Apply:
Like many body lotions, creams and oils it is best to apply this straight after a shower or bath when the skin is warm.
Scoop out a teaspoon (or less) amount and massage in all over the body. A little goes a long way, so do not use too much. Once on the skin it starts to melt so spreads very easily.
Whipped Body Butter with Coconut Oil, Shea Butter and Jojoba Oil
Which Do You Prefer to Apply?
Tips and Suggestions ~
Instead of Shea Butter you can use Mango Butter or Cocoa Butter. If you have all three butters, be adventurous and go for the super deluxe version by using 1/2 cup of each.
Instead of Ylang-Ylang if you want an even more scent-sational recipe, add Rose Absolute Oil.
Perfect for making as a gift, this whipped cream may be changed with different essential oils easily by splitting the cream into two bowls before adding the rosehip oil and the ylang-ylang. Replace the ylang-ylang with your essential oil or oils of choice. Remember to only add 7-8 drops in total and not 15 drops.
To get the very best out of your ingredients use organic options whenever possible.
"Creating health awareness through homemade beauty solutions"

Body Cream with Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Sweet Almond Oil and Vanilla Extract
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More Bodylicious Beauty Soltions ~
- How to Make Whipped Body Butter
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For a tropical scent make this versatile and fragrant rich body moisturizer with warming vanilla and yummy coconut. With no artificial flavors or fragrance it is pure indulgence you can make at home. - Homemade Rose and Lavender Body Lotion
Nourishing coconut oil, jojoba , vitamin E and beeswax combine beautifully with fresh floral scents of rose geranium and lavender to make silky smooth body lotion, a luxurious homemade indulgence. - How to Make Scented Body Spray out of Scented Lotion
Scented body spray may be easily made out of your scented body lotion so no need to buy two separate beauty products. Read on for a simple recipe for a body spray plus a blended body lotion and more. - Homemade Anti-Aging Lotion Bars With Frankincense an...
Lotion Bars are quick and easy to make at home with a few incredibly beneficial and versatile ingredients. including Frankincense and Patchouli. Soft, supple and more youthful skin is a recipe away! - How to Transform Bar Soap into Body Wash
Being able to turn an ordinary bar soap into a body wash is something you can easily do in your own kitchen. Soap has been in existence for centuries and soaps such as Castile are ideal to transform. - How to Make Lavender and Patchouli Body Wash
making your own body wash is easy and quick which you can custom blend with you own favorite scents. Here is an inspired recipe with gorgeous lavender and patchouli oil packed with skin care benefits. - How to Make a Homemade Shower Gel Salt Scrub
Combining a shower gel and salt scrub together in one product is an easy to make skin care product. A Sea Salt shower gel scrub is suitable for all skin types and will greatly improve the texture, tone and clarity of your skin.

Suppliers ~
- Aloe Farms
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Deluxe Whipped Body Cream Recipe Comments
What a clever idea Susie to make your own body cream. I would love to give it a go someday. Voted up for useful and interesting!
I haven't seen the Rosehips, personally. Anyway, I have tried this cream and it is very effective and is highly recommendable. I usually use this during winter season, my skin gets dry and flaky and I really hate it. What I like about it, it moisturizes my skin. Every evening before we sleep, I ask my husband to massage my back and use this cream. It feels so great, but we can rarely do this "massage moment" because he was assigned in another place. Aside Ylang ylang, I'm taking also a phytoceramides supplement to have a better healthy skin. It replenishes skin within and it is natural organic supplement so nothing to worry about. You may also read one of its reviews. Read here: http://mommyreinagratis.blogspot.com/2015/01/bri-n...
Very nice hub! Ylang ylang is my favorite essential oil, and I can't wait to go out and find wild rose petals this summer to infuse in olive oil for my face cream recipe, etc. The thought of wild roses being considered an invasive weed! Will try your recipe this summer. Thanks!
Another lovely idea. I am liking creams more and more. I find butters a little to heavy and some lotions are too strong smelling. I guess it just depends on the mood I'm in.
Suzie Hi.Love the look and sound of your Deluxe Body Cream, the ease in which it can be made,also the variations and wonderful information on the different products. Thanks for sharing with us. Up and very interesting. :) :)
You've made the concept of homemade whipped body dream so accessible! As always, I learned so much about all of the ingredients in this wonderful recipe and want to give it a try now. Thanks!
These sound awesome! I especially like the deluxe body cream recipe. Thanks for sharing these wonderful and wholesome ideas for DIY cosmetics.
I am definitely trying this as a fun project with my teen. Winter tends to be very drying, so this should add moisture in a soothing manner with a pleasing scent. I additionally like that you encourage recycling by telling people to start saving their jars and bottles. Voted up, awesome, and pinning.
Ooh, this may be my favorite of all your recipe. I love body cream. I used to buy it from the Body Shop, but it was so expensive and it ran out so quickly. During wintertime, my skin needs the extra moisture that a cream provides. I agree that you should, if you can, sell these amazing concoctions. You have vast knowledge and experience with the creation part and the marketing side, and I think you could really have a great business here. Let me know if you ever decide to do that so I can help promote your website, store whatever in any way I can. Voting up as always, sharing, pinning.
Everytime I think this is the best beauty recipe you come up with a better one. This one has absolutely gorgeous ingredients. Thank you for sharing this.
I like this no cook body butter....And I have the ingredients ...Well Iwill check on that. Sounds delightful...as always. You never seem to run out of ideas. The usual sharing stuff.
Another hit recipe. You are going to put the cosmetics industry out of business with all of your great formulas for beauty lotions and potions. I would never have any time for anything else if I tried each of you great suggestions. :-) Love your choice of scents to add as well. Ylang-ylang is bliss.
Actually, it is still container planting but before I couldn't even do that!
Lordy Goshen, girl! I'm having a hard time keeping up with you! I see I have to need to give you homework, as you enough ideas of your own.
I am intrigued by the properties of Ylang Ylang. Can it be applied to the face? Uh oh. Did I just give you some more homework?? :-)
Love ya, Suzie!!!
Thank you, Suzie! More great ideas! Since we have moved, I have acquired space to start growing my own herbs. I actually got started today and am looking forward to adding to it! I can't wait! Up++ and pinning!
Again, another fabulous article! The rose hips look like the plants that grow on the beach here in Connecticut. The government is trying to keep people away from them for erosion sake. I knew they were some form of wild rose, but didn't know what the name was. I love your articles and enjoy reading them immensely.
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