How to Make Lip Balm

If you are a lip balm addict like myself, you'll appreciate never running out of your favorite flavors. Make them yourself. Plus you get the added benefit of knowing exactly what you're putting on your body!

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 tsp beeswax
• 7 tsp of jojoba oil or sweet almond oil
• 1 tsp honey
• 5 drops essential oil (whatever flavor you like)
• tube or tin

1. Melt the jojoba or sweet almond oil with the beeswax until the beeswax is melted.

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   Remove the mixture from the heat and add the honey.

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   Whisk everything together.

4. When the mixture is nearly cool add the essential oil of your choice and mix together again.

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   Pour mixture into tube, tin, or container of your choice.

Tips & Warnings

• If your lip balm turns out too soft add more beeswax and mix it again.
• Try different oils and flavors to suit your mood or tastes.
• Check thrift stores to find funky old tins and containers to hold your lip balm in.

[CBPope]

on 11/23/2008 My daughter would love to do this. Thanks. This is a good project for Mom and daughter

[02SmithA]

on 7/13/2008 Very nice. Sounds like fun trying this out.

[dreamteller]

on 6/26/2008 I love this all natural recipe.

[somchai]

on 5/21/2008 Why wouldn't i go to the dollar store to buy my lip balm without having to buy the ingredents and make the lip balm on my own . . . what am i missing ?

[somchai]

on 5/21/2008 Why wouldn't i buy lip balm at the dollar store instead of going through this trouble to buy and make my own . . . what did i miss ?