LUSH Buffy Body Bar Dupe

Perfect for smoothing and nourishing the skin, this DIY body butter bar combines the rich moisture of cocoa and shea butters with the natural exfoliating properties of rice, almonds, and aduki beans. Enhanced with the calming aroma of lavender oil and the refreshing scent of lemon peel oil, this body butter bar offers a spa-like experience right in your shower.

Equipment Needed

• Digital scale
• Double boiler
• Silicone molds
• Mixing bowl
• Spoon or spatula
• Grinder (for grounding rice, almonds, and beans)

Ingredients and Substitutes

• Cocoa Butter – 160g (provides deep moisture, substitute: mango butter)
• Shea Butter – 120g (softens skin, substitute: kokum butter)
• Ground Rice – 20g (gentle exfoliant, substitute: ground oatmeal)
• Ground Almonds – 20g (exfoliates and nourishes, substitute: ground walnuts)
• Ground Aduki Beans – 20g (polishes skin, substitute: ground lentils)
• Lavender Oil – 10 drops
• Lemon Peel Oil – 10 drops

Method

1. Prepare Exfoliants: Use a grinder to finely ground the rice, almonds, and aduki beans. The finer the grains, the gentler the exfoliation.
2. Melt Butters: In a double boiler, gently melt the cocoa butter and shea butter together. Stir occasionally to ensure they combine well.
3. Mix Ingredients: Remove the melted butters from heat. Let cool slightly, then stir in the ground rice, almonds, and aduki beans.
4. Add Essential Oils: Incorporate the lavender and lemon peel oils into the mixture, ensuring thorough mixing for even distribution of scent.
5. Mold the Bars: Pour the mixture into silicone molds. Use shapes that are easy to hold and apply.
6. Set the Bars: Allow the bars to cool and harden completely, which can take several hours. Placing them in the refrigerator can speed up this process.
7. Unmold and Store: Once solid, carefully remove the bars from the molds. Store them in a cool, dry place or a sealed container.

FAQs

• How do I use the body butter bar?
  • After washing, gently rub the bar over your damp skin. The butters will melt slightly, allowing the grains to exfoliate. Rinse off or leave on for deeper hydration.
• How long do these bars last?
  • When stored properly, these bars can last up to 6 months. Avoid direct sunlight and heat.
• Can I add other ingredients?
  • Absolutely! Consider adding other essential oils for scent or additional exfoliants like salt or sugar for different scrub intensities.