How to Make Almond and Vanilla Lip Balm
Almond and vanilla lip balm is a homemade lip balm made of natural ingredients easily purchased in a health food store or online. Almond and vanilla lip balm helps soothe cracked, chapped lips, particularly during the cold winter months when lips lose their natural moisture. The recipe is easily doubled, and almond and vanilla lip balm makes a wonderful gift, especially when packaged in a customized jar. Keep the lip balm in the refrigerator if you plan on keeping it for more than two months. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- 9 tsp. sweet almond oil
- 2 tsp. Vitamin E oil
- 4 tsp. beeswax, grated
- 6 drops vanilla essential oil
- 2 drops peppermint essential oil
- 4 oz. glass jar
Instructions
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Pour the sweet almond and Vitamin E oil into a small saucepan. Heat over low heat for about 2 to 3 minutes or until warm.
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Add the grated beeswax and stir with a wooden spoon or disposable stirrer until melted. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let cool for about 5 minutes.
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Add the vanilla and peppermint essential oils, stirring constantly.
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Pour the final mixture into a sterilized 4-ounce glass jar and let cool completely before sealing.
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Tips & Warnings
Apply the vanilla lip balm before bed and in the morning for soft, healthy lips.
Avoid mixing or storing any type of homemade lip balm or skin care products in aluminum containers, as there is concern about potentially harmful heavy metals getting into the bloodstream.
