How to Make Peppermint Lip Balm

Whether you are out playing in the summer sun or fighting the cold winter wind, your lips can get dry and painfully chapped if you don't keep them properly moisturized. You can make a flavorful lip balm that will keep your lips soft, smooth and healthy. Or make it as a gift; it makes a great stocking stuffer!

Things You'll Need

• 1 tbsp. beeswax
• 2 tbsp. almond extract
• 3 to 5 drops peppermint extract
• Medium pan
• Water
• Ramekin or other small, heat-resistant container
• Small jar
• Spoon
• Vitamin E oil

Instructions

1. Fill a pan with a few inches of water. Set it on the stove over medium heat. Bring to a slight boil and reduce heat to a simmer.

2. Place the beeswax, almond extract and peppermint extract in the ramekin or similar container and place it in the pan of water. Alternatively, you can use a double boiler; fill the bottom of the boiler with water and place the ingredients in the top pan of the boiler.

3. Stir the ingredients as the water simmers, until the wax has melted completely. Make sure all of the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

4. Pour in one teaspoon of Vitamin E oil, or break a Vitamin E capsule and pour the contents into the ingredients. The Vitamin E acts as a preservative and also improves the health of your skin. Mix all of the ingredients well.

5. Pour the balm into your jar or container and seal the lid tightly. Place into the refrigerator and allow to harden completely.

Tips & Warnings

• For a chocolate-mint variation, add 1 tbsp. of cocoa butter and increase the peppermint oil by 2 to 3 drops.

Resources

• Lip balm containers