14 Homemade Body Butters You’ll Want to Use Every Day • Schisandra & Bergamot

If you love silky, hydrated skin without harsh chemicals, homemade body butter is your new favorite ritual. These rich, creamy blends melt into your skin, locking in moisture and leaving behind a soft, natural glow. The best part? You can make them easily at home using simple, wholesome ingredients.

Here are 14 irresistible body butter recipes that will make your skin feel smooth, nourished, and completely renewed—no store-bought lotion required.

DIY Whipped Body Butter

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This thick and luxuriously creamy DIY whipped body butter recipe with hints of orange and clove envelops the body in a soothing coat of moisture and a heavenly scent. Making your own body butter is easier than one might think and the results are well worth the effort!

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Body Butter (Tallow Moisturizer)

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Smooth and luxurious, this body butter recipe is the ultimate tallow moisturizer! It's easy to make and will leave your skin soft and glowing.

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Homemade Whipped Shea Butter

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Body butter helps keep skin soft and healthy. It's so easy to make your own at home and you can make it any scent you wish.

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Gingerbread Body Butter

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Gingerbread Body Butter is a rich, nourishing treat that leaves your skin soft and delicately scented with warm holiday spices. Infused with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, it provides a cozy, festive aroma while deeply moisturizing. Perfect for pampering yourself or gifting during the holiday season.

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Homemade Chamomile Body Butter

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Homemade Chamomile Body Butter is a soothing, deeply moisturizing treat for your skin. Infused with calming chamomile, it helps relax both body and mind while leaving your skin soft and silky. Perfect for self-care or as a gentle, handmade gift.

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Homemade Oatmeal Body Butter

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This wonderful homemade colloidal oatmeal body butter can be used all year round to help soften, soothe and moisturise dry, itchy skin.

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Creamy Body Butter

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This easy to make, DIY thick and creamy body butter moisturises your skin, leaving it feeling soft and smooth.

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Spicy Whipped Body Butter

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Spicy Whipped Body Butter is a rich, luxurious moisturizer with a warming kick. Infused with gentle spices like cinnamon or cayenne, it stimulates circulation while deeply nourishing the skin. Perfect for pampering yourself with a cozy, invigorating treat.

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DIY: Body Butter

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DIY Body Butter is a simple, customizable way to deeply moisturize and pamper your skin at home. Made with natural butters and oils, it leaves skin soft, smooth, and nourished. Perfect for creating your own favorite scents and giving handmade gifts.

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Rainbow Body Butter Recipe

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This rainbow body butter is the perfect homemade bath recipe takes just a few minutes to put together. The easy, skin-safe recipe makes it perfect for gifting, as well.

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Whipped Honey Body Butter With Beeswax

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An easy to make, honey-scented whipped body butter with beeswax recipe. Full of natural moisturizing ingredients to keep your skin soft.

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Citrus Body Butter

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A six-ingredient body butter recipe with coconut to nourish your skin and boost your mood! This citrus homemade body butter uses real fruit zest (not essential oils) for its amazing scent and is made with all-natural ingredients like coconut oil and beeswax.

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Calming Homemade Baby Body Butter

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Only five ingredients in this homemade baby body butter. Made with the safest, most natural ingredients to leave your babe's skin silky. Plus, this DIY baby lotion can be infused with lavender to help promote relaxation before bed.

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Homemade Belly Butter

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A simple, DIY body butter recipe for pregnant belly stretch marks. Can be used during pregnancy and postpartum.

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Once you start using these homemade body butters, you’ll never look at store-bought lotion the same way again. Whip up a few jars, and treat your skin to natural nourishment every single day.