Vanilla Chai Body Butter
Crunchy leaves. Chai lattes. Candles.
Could fall be any more cozy?
If you have ever dreamed of jumping in your chai latte, here is your chance! Just me? Slather yourself in a luxurious Vanilla Chai Body Butter made of natural ingredients and real tea! You will really feel like you jumped in that frothy mug full of chai goodness.
Ingredients
Cocoa Butter is a chocolatey smelling moisturizer that contains healthy fatty acids. It works well on really dry patches and areas of skin, such as elbows, knees, and feet. It also has healing properties which can help with scars and stretch marks. Choose a good quality cocoa butter that is raw and unrefined.
Shea Butter is moisturizing and full of vitamins A, and E. It has skin smoothing, collagen boosting and anti-inflammatory properties. Shea butter is great for sun damaged and aging skin. It also contains healing properties which can help with sunburns, rashes, and other skin irritations. Choose a good quality shea butter that is raw and unrefined (it does have a distinct smell – if you don’t like the smell then opt for refined, but understand that refining removes some of the beneficial properties).
Carrier oils are moisturizing and full of incredible skin benefits. Choose a good quality carrier oil that is organic, cold pressed, and unrefined with no additives. Carrier oils I love for this recipe: sweet almond oil, olive oil, apricot kernel oil, grapeseed oil, hemp seed oil, sunflower oil, and jojoba oil.
How to Make Vanilla Chai Body Butter with Real Tea
This recipe is a body butter, which is made by combining a liquid oil (carrier oils) with a solid butter (shea or cocoa). This means it is thicker and super moisturizing!
Scroll down for an alternative recipe using essential oils.
Begin by infusing the chai spice tea into a carrier oil of choice. Add 1/2 cup of the carrier oil to a clean pot and put on low heat. Open two tea bags or use 2 tablespoons of loose leaf tea and add contents into the oil. Let it sit on low heat for about 45 – 60 mins. Once the tea has infused, strain out the tea leaves.
Melt 1/4 cup of cocoa butter and 1/4 cup of shea butter (refined or unrefined) over a double boiler (bowl over pot of hot water). Once fully melted, remove bowl from hot water. [If using your stand mixer to mix later, use the bowl that comes with it.]
Next, add the chai infused carrier oil and mix it into the bowl.
Then add in 3-5 drops of vanilla essential oil or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
{I use and recommend Young Living Essential Oils and Plant Therapy Essential Oils because they are 100% pure quality essential oils. There are other reputable essential oil companies to purchase from. Your local drug store’s cheap essential oil can give you a rash and not have the same positive effects because most only contain about 10% of the pure oil and the rest is filled with synthetics. Do your research and find a company you feel comfortable purchasing from.}
Put the bowl in the fridge and let it set.
Take out the bowl when it has set. This will probably take under 30 minutes. The mixture is ready when it begins to change from a liquid state to a more solid state. Push into the mixture with your finger and if it makes an indent then it is ready. If it is too hard then let it sit at room temperature until it is ready.
Mix it up! A stand mixer or hand mixer works beautifully for this. Whip it! Whip it real good! Mix for a few minutes until it is nicely whipped.
Finally, transfer to a glass jar or container of your choice and enjoy!
How to Make Vanilla Chai Body Butter with Essential Oils
This recipe is a body butter, which is made by combining a liquid oil (carrier oils) with a solid butter (shea or cocoa). This means it is thicker and super moisturizing!
Begin by melting 1/4 cup of cocoa butter and 1/4 cup of shea butter (refined or unrefined) over a double boiler (bowl over pot of hot water). Once fully melted, remove bowl from hot water. [If using your stand mixer to mix later, use the bowl that comes with it.]
Next, add 1/2 cup of your favourite carrier oil and mix it into the bowl.
Then add in 10 drops EACH of the following essential oils:
- Cinnamon EO (Young Living or Plant Therapy)
- Ginger EO (Young Living or Plant Therapy)
- Orange EO (Young Living or Plant Therapy)
- Cardamom EO (Young Living or Plant Therapy)
- Clove EO (Young Living or Plant Therapy)
- Black Pepper EO (Young Living or Plant Therapy)
Also add in 3-5 drops of vanilla essential oil or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
{I use and recommend Young Living Essential Oils and Plant Therapy Essential Oils because they are 100% pure quality essential oils. There are other reputable essential oil companies to purchase from. Your local drug store’s cheap essential oil can give you a rash and not have the same positive effects because most only contain about 10% of the pure oil and the rest is filled with synthetics. Do your research and find a company you feel comfortable purchasing from.}
Put the bowl in the fridge and let it set.
Take out the bowl when it has set. This will probably take under 30 minutes. The mixture is ready when it begins to change from a liquid state to a more solid state. Push into the mixture with your finger and if it makes an indent then it is ready. If it is too hard then let it sit at room temperature until it is ready.
Mix it up! A stand mixer or hand mixer works beautifully for this. Whip it! Whip it real good! Mix for a few minutes until it is nicely whipped.
Finally, transfer to a glass jar or container of your choice and enjoy!
Psst… some extra tips
A little goes a long way! This body butter is super moisturizing and can feel too greasy and oily if too much is applied. So only use a small dab and allow it to melt and soak into skin. Add more small amounts if needed.
For a deep moisturizing treatment: Slather on lots of body butter on feet (cover with socks) and hands and go to sleep. Wake up in the morning with super smooth hands and feet!
Too greasy? This recipe is made to be super moisturizing. Try using a little less, or remelt and add 1/2 teaspoon of arrowroot powder to help with extra greasiness.
Looking for other scents? Try my Chocolate Peppermint Body Butter or an unscented Natural Moisturizing Body Butter.
Not a DIYer? Here are some natural alternatives to purchase
Happy Chai Spiced Body Buttering 🙂
What is your favourite moisturizing treatment? Do you prefer lotions, creams or body butters?