How to Make Hemp Lip Balm
Making hemp lip balm is fun and economical. Hemp oil -- derived from the seeds of the hemp plant -- is green and has a nutty odor. Added to beeswax and vegetable oil, it provides an effective moisturizer that keeps your lips soft and supple. A little peppermint essential oil provides additional smell and flavor. Making a batch of hemp lip balm is easy. Once you pour it into small pots or tubes, you can keep it for personal use or give it away as useful gifts for friends and family. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Measuring cup
- 1/4 cup of beeswax
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp. of hemp essential oils
- 5 drops peppermint essential oils
- Small saucepan
- Tablespoon
- Small pots or tubes
Instructions
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Place a 1/4 cup of beeswax and a 1/4 cup of vegetable oil into a small saucepan. Heat on low heat until the beeswax melts.
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Add 2 tbsp. of hemp essential oils and stir the mixture well until a creamy texture is formed. Add five drops of peppermint essential oils and stir.
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Pour the mixture into small pots or tubes. Allow the oil to cool before use.
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Tips & Warnings
You can use any flavor of essential oils.
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