Start making body butter - what basic ingr. should I get?

[Viva]

I'm new to this and haven't even ordered some basic ingredients yet. My question is - what basic ingredients should I stock up with? Shea butter is one I've thought of and some basic oils - which are most used in bath and body products?

And also, what kind of extras, like squalane or preservatives should I get?

So please, recs for basics I need to get started. Specials can always be ordered later

 

[The Queen]

Are you wanting to do a solid oe semi solid whipped body butter or something more like a cream?

 

[Viva]

Are you wanting to do a solid oe semi solid whipped body butter or something more like a cream?

I want it to be like a fluffy body butter.

 

[Healinya]

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