Body Butter Making Class 101

Introduction

• Hosted by Charisma, owner of the skincare business "Embracing Charisma"
• Motivation: Not many people helped Charisma when starting her skincare business, so she wants to pass on her knowledge and recipe to others.
• Body butters are expensive to make and sell at $23 a pot.
• Charisma aims to help those who cannot afford to buy by teaching them how to make their own.
• Emphasis on cleanliness and patience in the process.

Unboxing and Sponsorship

• First sponsorship on the channel by Teddy Blake New York.
• Teddy Blake offers personalized handbags.
• Encouragement to check out their website and use discount code "TB embracing Charisma 30" for $30 off.

Body Butter Making Tips

Preparations

1. Supplies:

   • Use separate sponges and utensils specifically for body butter making.
   • Use new and sanitized tools for preparing butters.

2. Safety:

   • Hand hygiene and sanitized environment are crucial.
   • Wear an apron and gloves, and use a face mask to avoid contamination.

Recipe

• Ingredients:
  • 2 lbs shea butter
  • 1 lb mango butter (or cocoa butter, kokum butter)
  • 8 oz jojoba oil
  • 7 oz apricot oil (reserve 1 oz for fragrance)
  • Vitamin E oil
  • Arrowroot powder (to prevent greasiness)
  • Fragrance oil and mica powder for color

Process

1. Melting Butters:

   • Use a double boiler to melt shea and mango butter.
   • Add arrowroot powder to melted butters and stir.

2. Mixing Oils:

   • Combine oils separately and mix into cooled butter mixture.

3. Piping and Coloring:

   • Use piping bags to add color and pipe the body butter into containers.
   • Practice different piping techniques for desired effect.

Common Mistakes and Tips

• Ensure thorough mixing to avoid grainy texture.
• Be patient; whipping takes time.
• Avoid over whipping to maintain the right texture.
• Clean as you go to maintain a tidy workspace.

Post-Production

• Clean all tools and surfaces thoroughly after the process.
• Use hot water and Dawn dish soap for cleaning greasy utensils.
• Store products properly in designated areas.

Troubleshooting

• Issues such as piping bag bursting can occur; handle with care and prepare for mishaps.
• Adjust the mixing process if textures are not as desired.

Final Notes

• The process is time-consuming and requires attention to detail.
• Charisma shares her journey to help others and encourages feedback for improvement.
• Orders and production details are managed through a website with early access for email list subscribers.

Conclusion

• Charisma supports creating quality products and maintains a transparent production process.
• Encourages viewers to reach out with questions and requests for future tutorials.