Homemade Lip Balm
A quick and easy homemade lip balm recipe that's all natural and will leave lips silky soft.
Servings: 1
Calories: 1kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Bottle dropper
- Lip balm containers or small pots
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp beeswax pastilles
- 2 tbsp shea butter
- 30+ drops peppermint essential oil or any other essential oil of your choice
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- In a double boiler, melt the beeswax pastilles, shea butter, and coconut oil until all melted and combined together.
- Remove pan from heat, but leave the mixture over the water to keep the mixture melted.
- Start by adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil and then smelling the mixture to make sure the scent is to your liking. If you like the scent, add 30-40 drops and stir well.
- Use a dropper to fill the lip balm tubes or pour the mixture into small pots.
- Do this quickly as the mixture will harden in no time!
- Leave the balm at room temperature for a few hours until they're completely hardened.
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Notes
If you'd like a harder, longer lasting lip balm, add a tsp or two of beeswax, and if you'd like a softer lip balm, use a little less.