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Every starter template in the OS, with its full phase breakdown and gram weights for your batch size. Pick one here, then open it in the Formula Builder to swap ingredients and save your version.
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Body Butter
Rich, creamy body butter
Oil phase
- Shea ButterYour main butter — measure solid then melt50%125.00 g≈ ~½ cup (rough — weigh it)
- Mango ButterLightens the texture, won't clog pores13%32.50 g≈ ~2½ tbsp (rough — weigh it)
- Cocoa ButterAdds firmness and staying power11%27.50 g≈ ~2 tbsp (rough — weigh it)
- Kokum ButterStabilizer — a little goes a long way5%12.50 g≈ ~2¾ tsp (rough — weigh it)
- Jojoba OilLightweight carrier that balances heavier butters9%22.50 g≈ ~1¾ tbsp
- Baobab OR Argan OilSkin-boost carrier — vitamins A, D, E, F5%12.50 g≈ ~2¾ tsp
- Cetyl AlcoholMakes texture creamy and silky, not greasy3%7.50 g≈ ~1 tbsp (rough — weigh it)
- Vitamin E OilNatural antioxidant — just a few drops1%2.50 g≈ ~½ tsp
Cool-down phase
- Essential OilsAdd when mixture cools below 104°F1.5%3.75 g≈ ~¾ tsp
Total 98.5% of batch weight. Adjust in the builder to reach exactly 100% — remaining weight is normally taken up by your chosen liquid or butter base.
⚠️ Kitchen volume measurements for solids are rough estimates only. For precise results and formulation safety, we highly recommend using a digital scale to measure in grams.
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