Looking for a new project to do or
just simply want to make your own eco-friendly lip balm? Homemade lip
balm is a lot easier than one may think.
just simply want to make your own eco-friendly lip balm? Homemade lip
balm is a lot easier than one may think.
I love this recipe so I thought I'd share it here. It's very, very simple. This makes about 3 tubes or pots.
-2 tsp. beeswax (chop or grate it, then measure)
-2 1/4 tsp. jojoba oil (OR coconut oil, olive oil, safflower oil, grape seed etc..whatever you like)
-about 6 drops of peppermint essential oil (again, you can use anything you like. Grapefruit would be good!)
Melt wax and jojoba oil together in the top of a double boiler, or you could probably put it in the microwave for a bit. Stir to combine. Then remove it from the heat and add the essential oil. Pour into your containers,( tubes or pots ) but don't fill up completely yet. Wait a minute or two, keeping the reserved mixture melted, then top the containers with the rest of the mixture. This gives you a nice looking top. Let cool for about 20 minutes and enjoy!
-2 tsp. beeswax (chop or grate it, then measure)
-2 1/4 tsp. jojoba oil (OR coconut oil, olive oil, safflower oil, grape seed etc..whatever you like)
-about 6 drops of peppermint essential oil (again, you can use anything you like. Grapefruit would be good!)
Melt wax and jojoba oil together in the top of a double boiler, or you could probably put it in the microwave for a bit. Stir to combine. Then remove it from the heat and add the essential oil. Pour into your containers,( tubes or pots ) but don't fill up completely yet. Wait a minute or two, keeping the reserved mixture melted, then top the containers with the rest of the mixture. This gives you a nice looking top. Let cool for about 20 minutes and enjoy!
I like a bit of a waxier lip balm, so if you want it glossier just add a bit more jojoba oil.. maybe 3 tsp? Experiment to get it how you like it, that's half the fun!
Warm regards and love,
Erin
