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How to Make Homemade Lip Balm

How to Make Homemade Lip Balm
Do you often get chapped or dry lips?
Don't reach for store-bought products containing parabens and petroleum.
Mineral oils and additives dry out sensitive skin,
they are temporarily soothing but, in the end,
dry out the skin, leaving you needing more and more of the product to keep lips moisturized.
Instead, mix up your own recipe at home.  It can also make a nice little gift.

I will share a basic balm recipe and you may customize it to meet your own needs.  This recipe makes about 2 oz. (8-- 1/4oz. containers)

Ingredients:

  • 1 oz. (1 tablespoon) Coconut oil (solid)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon of beeswax
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon of Vitamin E  
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon shea butter (solid)
  • 4 drops or more of essential oils, orange or peppermint (do not use fragrance oils) I use Young Living.
  • Lip Balm Containers or Metal Lip Balm Containers
You can find the ingredients online. Here are some links:
BEESWAX PELLETS YELLOW 2-LB


Use a double boiler to melt wax & solid oils or use the microwave.
Do not melt Vitamin E with solids.
Remove from heat and add Vitamin E,
and add essential oil(s) and blend well.
Pour into lip balm containers.
You may refrigerate to solidify quicker.
Makes about 8- 1/4 oz. containers.

 Tip:
To add color to your balm, add a small piece of inexpensive lipstick to the mix.

Hope you enjoy your new lip balm!





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