# DIY Body Cream Make Whipped Shea Butter Lotion with This Easy Recipe By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-02-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-body-cream References: [natajane](http://natajane.com/blog/shea-butter-lotion/) Retailers often charge an arm and a leg for creams and lotions, so why not try to save a buck or two by making it yourself with this DIY [body cream recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-body-cream)? You can make your own [shea butter lotion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheamoistures-new-body-washes) in the comfort of your own home with just a few simple ingredients. Items you need for this lotion-making activity are unrefined shea butter, raw cocoa butter and a few essential oils. Simply boil these ingredients together, pour into a medium-sized container and refrigerate. Once cooled, pour in any essential oils you please, then mix together until you reach that desired consistency. And just like that you have your very own home-made scented lotion. Featured on the blog 'nataJane,' this easy-to-make lotion recipe is perfect for individuals looking to save some money on their beauty rituals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Beauty Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that connects DIY beauty enthusiasts with suppliers of raw materials and essential oils. - **Sustainable Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly packaging solutions for homemade beauty products to reduce waste. - **Personalized Skincare:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build an AI-powered app that analyzes users' skin type and recommends customized recipes for DIY skincare products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch an online marketplace exclusively for selling DIY beauty products and ingredients. - **Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create biodegradable and refillable packaging options for beauty products to promote sustainability. - **Beauty Tech:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a smart device that measures individual skin needs and creates personalized formulas for DIY skincare. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Richly Moisturizing Cream Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shea-butter-hand.md) - [Unrefined Body Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudesauce.md) - [Whipped Body Moisturizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-whip-moisturizer.md) - [Indulgent Skin-Nourishing Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutrius-brazilian-body-butter.md) - [Skincare-Inspired Body Lotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essentially-enriched-body-lotion.md) - [Retinol-Infused Body Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/press-restart-advanced-retinol-body-butter.md) - [Chocolate-Infused Body Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-body-butter.md) - [Nourishing Modern Skincare Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-body-collection.md) - [Silky Body Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-body-cream.md)