Okay, so I saw this “body butter edible” thing trending, and my curiosity was, like, totally piqued. I mean, body butter… that you can eat? I had to try it. I’m always down for some DIY fun, and this seemed… interesting. And a little weird. Let’s be honest.
The Hunt for Recipes
First, I scoured the internet for recipes. Turns out, there are tons! Some looked super complicated, with ingredients I’d never even heard of. Others were surprisingly simple. I opted for a basic one – I wasn’t about to go all gourmet chef on my first try.
Gathering My Supplies
I grabbed a few things from my kitchen and bathroom:
- Coconut oil (already had it for cooking)
- Cocoa butter (found some at a local health food store)
- Shea butter(From my body lotion)
- Some honey (because, why not?)
- A tiny bit of vanilla extract (for that yummy smell and taste)
The Mixing Begins!
I melted the coconut oil, cocoa butter, and shea butter together in a double boiler (basically, a bowl over a pot of simmering water). I was super careful not to burn anything. Then, I stirred in the honey and vanilla extract. It started to smell really good at this point, like a fancy dessert.
The Big Taste Test
Once it cooled down a bit (but was still kinda liquidy), I dipped my finger in for a taste. Okay, I’ll admit, it was… strange. It tasted like, well, lotion, but also sweet and chocolatey. It wasn’t bad, but it definitely wasn’t something I’d eat a whole bowl of. My boyfriend took a tiny lick and made a face. I was kinda with him, I had to agree.
The Texture Experiment
After it cooled completely, it solidified into a creamy, butter-like consistency. That part was pretty cool. I rubbed a little on my skin, and it felt super moisturizing, just like regular body butter. The texture on skin part was great.
My Final Verdict
So, is edible body butter worth the hype? Honestly, not really. It was a fun experiment, and it’s definitely moisturizing, but the taste is… different. I think I’ll stick to eating regular food and using regular body butter for my skin. But hey, at least I can say I tried it! It was more of a “why not?” kind of adventure, and that’s okay. Sometimes, you just gotta try weird things, right?
