Dandelion Body Butter. FINAL

 

Whipped dandelion body butter
the wild apothecary

Dandelion Body Butter

Soothing • Skin-Loving • Gentle
Yield: 4.5 oz
Shelf Life: Use within 3–6 months
Skin Type: All skin types
Texture: Light and moisturizing

About This Recipe

The blossoms of dandelions are bright and cheery and within those bright blossoms are Vitamin A, C and E to feed your skin. They are skin repairing, help UV damage, are wrinkle reducing, and calming for skin (anti inflammatory) and they grow freely and abundantly in the spring.

They are related to calendula and I like to think of them as calendula’s wild and free cousin, growing everywhere and anywhere they want to.

The first step in this body butter is to dry and then infuse dandelion blossoms into a carrier oil. I love using freshly dried herbs for recipes like this, I feel like they still retain some of the vital nutrition of a fresh blossom that gets lost over time being stored dried.

Fresh blossoms that have been dried

Ingredients

Dandelion Oil

  • ½ cup dried dandelion blossoms
  • 1 cup olive oil (or almond/apricot)

Body Butter

  • 1 cup shea butter
  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • ⅓ cup dandelion oil
  • 2 drops vitamin E oil
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
  • Optional essential oils
Slow infusion process

Directions

Part 1: Infused Oil

Pick blossoms that are fully open and from a clean area. Lay them on a towel and allow them to dry 24–48 hours until slightly crisp but still fluffy.

Place dried blossoms into a crockpot and cover with oil. Heat on the lowest setting. Do not overheat.

Infuse for 4–6 hours, then strain into a clean jar.

Part 2: Body Butter

  1. Measure shea butter, coconut oil, and dandelion oil into a double boiler
  2. Melt gently, then remove from heat
  3. Add vitamin E and arrowroot powder
  4. Chill until solid (~1 hour)
  5. Whip until smooth and fluffy
  6. Add essential oils (optional)
  7. Jar and store in a cool place

To Use

Apply to clean, damp skin to help lock in moisture and improve absorption.

Handmade • Small Batch • Plant-Based

Where else you can find this recipe ?

How to Infuse Oils- Online Guide

E-Book guide on everything you need to know to Infuse oils, and beautiful nourishing recipes you can make with them.

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