If you’ve hit your 40s or 50s and suddenly your skin feels like it’s aged 10 years in 10 days—welcome to the menopausal skin club. Itchy arms? Flaky elbows? Dry patches in places you’ve never even thought about? Yep, that’s what hormonal shifts can do.
During perimenopause and menopause, our estrogen levels drop, and one of the not-so-fun side effects is dry, itchy, crepey skin that seems impossible to nourish. Commercial body lotions often just sit on the surface (or worse, irritate), which is why this DIY menopause body butter recipe has been my go-to rescue remedy.
Made with a few rich, natural ingredients and infused with Me-No-Pause Essential Oil Blend, this hormone-friendly moisturizer melts into the skin and leaves it soft, hydrated, and calm. And no—there’s no weird chemical smell or greasy film left behind.
Why You Need This Natural Body Butter in Perimenopause
- Shea Butter helps deeply hydrate and soothe irritation
- Coconut Oil supports the skin’s barrier and prevents moisture loss
- Sweet Almond Oil is packed with vitamins for hormonal skin health
- Vitamin E Oil adds antioxidant power to fight aging signs
- Me-No-Pause Blend offers emotional calm and hormonal support in one beautiful scent
This blend from Edens Garden combines clary sage, peppermint, geranium, vitex, and fennel—all superstar oils for women’s wellness.
Ingredients for Homemade Menopause Body Butter
- ½ cup shea butter (raw, unrefined preferred)
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 2 tbsp sweet almond oil
- 1 tsp vitamin E oil
- 10–12 drops Me-No-Pause Essential Oil Blend
Step-by-Step: How to Make Your Own Menopause Relief Body Butter
- Melt the base oils
In a double boiler (or a glass bowl over a pot), gently melt the shea butter and coconut oil until liquid. - Let it cool a little
Take it off the heat and wait 5–10 minutes. You want it warm, not hot, before adding the oils. - Add nourishing extras
Stir in the almond oil, vitamin E, and essential oil blend. Mix well. - Whip until fluffy
Using a hand mixer, whip the mixture for 3–5 minutes until it looks like whipped cream. This step makes it light and luxurious. - Store in a jar
Transfer your body butter into a clean jar or tin. It will firm up a bit more as it cools.
How to Use Your DIY Hormone-Safe Body Butter
Apply morning and night—or whenever your skin feels dry, tight, or irritated. Focus on arms, legs, chest, and neck (or anywhere that feels like it’s screaming for hydration).
It melts right into the skin and absorbs beautifully, especially after a shower or bath.
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