A rich, whipped blend of plant butters and oils for intensive moisturising of dry body skin.
Thick and airy in the jar, melting to a rich, lasting glide.
Whipped body butter, Intensive dry-skin butter, Pregnancy belly butter, Hand and foot butter
What it is
A body butter is a dense, waterless blend of butters and oils, often whipped with air for a mousse-like texture. It melts on contact and leaves a lasting, nourishing layer on dry areas. The name is also used for very rich creams; those follow the cream profile.
Tapioca or corn starch, silica to reduce greasiness
Antioxidant
Tocopherol, rosemary leaf extract
Benefits and challenges
Benefits
Waterless, low microbial risk.
Rich texture for very dry skin.
Short ingredient lists suit natural claims.
Challenges
Melts or loses its whip in hot transport.
Shea and cocoa butters can turn grainy.
Feels heavy and slow to absorb.
Shelf life
Unopened
18–24 months01236 months
After opening
6–12 months01224 months
Limited by oxidation. Main risks are graininess, collapse of the whip, oil weeping and rancid odour.
Packaging
JarTinTube
In the lab
How it is made
01Melt butters and oilsAt about 70–80 °C to erase crystals.
02Cool quicklyTo a soft set.
03Whip in airIn a planetary or aerating mixer.
04Fill promptlyBefore the whipped butter firms.
cold fill · 20 °CDeposited soon after whipping with a filler that keeps the air in, then rechecked for level and weight after settling.
Specifications
Batch sizes
50 L pilot1,000 L5,000 L production
Lab notes
Preservation
Usually not needed if anhydrous; support with an ISO 29621 risk assessment. Antioxidant recommended.
Stability testing
Heat cycling between 5 °C and 40 °C, graininess, oil weeping, density over time and oxidation checks.
Regulatory, Australia
Cosmetic for moisturising claims; stretch-mark claims need care and evidence. Label ingredients under the Consumer Goods (Cosmetics) Information Standard 2020.
