DIY Whipped Body Butter

Lately I've been paying more and more attention to the ingredients in my every day beauty regime. I've already began to switch out my makeup products one by one to those that are natural or much less harmful. I stopped using harsh face wash and acne cream and switched to coconut oil and fresh lemon. The results? My face finally looking probably the best it's looked in years!

While slathering my dry, chapped hands with my favorite lotion the other day (my mother, sister, and I have all sworn by this lotion for years. YEARS!), I decided to take a gander at the ingredients. Holy crap!! The three that stuck out the most to me were EDTA, imidazolidinyl urea, and methylparaben. In other words, formaldehyde-releaser, paraben, and chelating agent. Basically, that means poison, cancer, and chemical.

While EDTA still remains to have a somewhat positive rap out there in internet land, there still seems to be a lack of information. Either way, I really don't want to put any of that garbage onto my skin, which will ultimately be absorbed into my bloodstream.

If you think that's bad, take a look at your fruity foo-foo body lotions...

What's the alternative? Coconut oil! Just when you thought this literal super food couldn't get any better, it does. Coconut oil makes for a wonderful moisturizer, especially after a hot shower or bath. I swear this stuff is a food MacGyver. It can get a little tough though when it's in the solid form and you almost have to dig for it. Not to mention it has a very faint scent (if you're looking for that).

The answer to that problem? Whip it. Whip it real good. That's right, toss some coconut oil into a mixing bowl and beat with the whip attachment for a good 10 minutes. If you're looking for scent, add your favorite essential oil (be careful choosing for sensitive skin), and whip for a few more minutes. Store the mixture in an air tight container and have perfectly smooth, all natural, organic body lotion right at your fingertips. Quite literally.

Enjoy!