How to Make DIY Menopause Body Butter for Dry, Itchy Midlife Skin

November 7, 2025 by Shellie Wilson Leave a Comment

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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DIY Herbal Vapor Rub Balm – A Natural Vicks-Style Decongestant for Cold and Flu Relief

When someone in the house starts sniffling, you just know it’s going to make the rounds. That’s when I reach for this homemade herbal vapor rub—our family’s go-to chest balm for easing congestion, coughs, and that heavy-headed sick feeling.

Made with gentle yet powerful essential oils, this balm works just like the classic Vicks rub (but without the synthetic stuff). It’s safe, effective, and smells like a eucalyptus grove with a hint of grandma’s medicine chest—in the best possible way!

Whether you’re treating a toddler’s sniffles or trying to head off a man cold, this DIY vapor rub will be your winter wellness MVP.

Why You’ll Love This Natural Decongestant Balm

No petroleum or nasties – A clean, green homemade Vicks alternative
Gentle enough for kids – With optional adjustments for littlies
Nourishing balm texture – Melts into skin without being greasy
Essential oils – Provide cooling, clearing, and comforting support
Customizable – Make it stronger for adults or extra-gentle for babies

Ingredients

Base:

1/4 cup coconut oil (or olive oil for a softer balm)
2 tbsp shea butter or mango butter
2 tbsp beeswax pellets

Essential Oil Blend (for adults):

10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
8 drops peppermint essential oil
6 drops rosemary essential oil
4 drops tea tree essential oil
4 drops lavender essential oil

Optional for kids under 5:
Replace eucalyptus and peppermint with fir needle and cedarwood atlas, and halve the total essential oil amount.

How to Make Your Own Vapor Rub

Melt the base:
In a double boiler (or a bowl over simmering water), gently melt the coconut oil, shea butter, and beeswax together. Stir until smooth and liquid.
Cool slightly:
Remove from heat and let cool just a few minutes—enough that it’s no longer scalding hot but still liquid.
Add essential oils:
Stir in your essential oil blend. Don’t add them too early or the heat will evaporate their goodness.
Pour into tins or jars:
Carefully pour into a small glass jar or metal balm tin. Let cool completely before putting the lid on.
Label & store:
Store in a cool place away from sunlight. Balm will keep for up to 6 months.

How to Use Your Herbal Chest Rub

For chest and back: Rub a small amount onto chest, upper back, and soles of the feet during cold or flu season.
For steam relief: Add a pea-sized amount to a bowl of steaming water, cover your head with a towel, and inhale.
For headaches: Dab a touch on temples and neck (use caution and avoid eyes).

Mum Tips

Patch test first if you’re unsure about sensitivities.
Keep a tiny jar in your handbag during winter for on-the-go sniffles.
For a nighttime version, add a few drops of Roman chamomile or lavender for extra sleep support.