Warming Winter Vanilla: A Cozy DIY Body Butter Recipe
- Sweet Earth
- Jul 18
- 2 min read
There’s something undeniably comforting about the scent of vanilla in winter. Unlike spicy, invigorating blends that awaken the senses, vanilla is grounding, soft, and soul-soothing—like wrapping yourself in a fluffy handmade quilt or sitting beside a wood fire on a quiet night.
Infusing real vanilla bean into a beautiful plant oil and turning it into a body butter is next-level comfort. It’s an act of slow beauty and nourishment, sealing in hydration while wrapping your skin in the gentle aroma of vanilla bean and coconut.
Today, we’ll start with a simple vanilla-infused oil—a decadent yet easy base that you can use as-is or whip into your own Warming Winter Vanilla Body Butter.
Vanilla-Infused Oil
A deeply aromatic and multi-use infusion that captures the magic of real vanilla in a nourishing, skin-loving base.
You’ll Need:
✔ 1 fresh vanilla bean
✔ ¾ cup Jojoba oil or Apricot Kernel oil
✔ Double boiler
✔ Clean glass jar with a tight-fitting lid
Method:
Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the soft, fragrant paste (known as the “caviar”).
Chop the remaining pod into 1–2cm pieces and add both the paste and pod to your double boiler.
Pour in the carrier oil and infuse gently over very low heat for 3–4 hours, keeping the warmth steady and calm.
While still warm, pour into a clean glass jar and seal.
Store in a warm, dark space for 1–2 weeks, giving it a shake every couple of days.
Once the scent reaches your liking, strain into another clean jar.
You now have a golden, vanilla-scented oil perfect for body massage, ritual bathing, or face oils (if your skin loves it).
Warming Winter Vanilla Body Butter
A whipped, velvety-soft butter that melts on contact and leaves your skin deeply nourished and delicately scented. Made without essential oils—just whole ingredients with nothing to hide.
You’ll Need:✔ ½ cup vanilla-infused oil✔ ½ cup organic, solid coconut oil✔ ½ cup refined shea butter (unscented for best vanilla scent)✔ Double boiler✔ Stick blender or hand beater✔ Spatula & mixing bowl✔ Two clean 250ml jars (or three 120ml jars)
Method:
Gently melt the shea butter and coconut oil together in your double boiler.
Remove from heat and stir through the vanilla-infused oil.
Let it cool slightly, then refrigerate until semi-solid—firm but still scoopable.
Whip until fluffy and creamy using a stick blender or beaters.
Spoon into jars and label with love.
Makes approx. 420ml total. Perfect for gifting… or hoarding for yourself. 😉
✧ How to Use & Store
✨ Massage into damp skin straight after a bath or shower to lock in moisture and glow.
✨ Melts on contact, absorbing easily without feeling greasy.
✨ Store in a cool, dry place—this is a heat-sensitive butter, so treat it gently in warm weather.
A winter skin rescue made by your hands and guided by nature. ❄️💛
Not a DIYer?
That’s okay too. If life feels too full or hands too tired, our handcrafted Shower Steamers are a beautiful way to uplift your winter mood, clear the sinuses, and create a little ritual of your own.
Winter care is sacred care. However it looks for you, honour the season and yourself.
With love, always,
Hala x
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