Lip balm is a common must-have, but unfortunately it can contain chemicals, artificial fragrances, and salicylic acid which can actually irritate lips and cause dryness. Go natural with this DIY lip balm full of health benefits and great flavour.
Equipment
- Double Boiler (jug or bowl over simmering water)
- Spoon for stirring
Ingredients
- 15 grams beeswax
- 15 grams coconut oil
- 8 grams shea butter
- 8 grams cocoa butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Essential Oils
- 30 drops Wild Orange essential oil
Instructions
- Fill a large saucepan with 3-5 cm of water and bring to the boil
- Once water is boiling, place everything except for the Wild Orange oil and vanilla extract into double boiler
- Stir every few minutes until all of the ingredients have melted and are combined
- Remove from the heat and let it sit for three minutes
- Add the vanilla extract and Wild Orange oil
- Pour mixture into lip balm containers and leave to cool
This recipe uses the following Ingredients
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Beeswax
$4.50 – $14.00 -
Organic Unrefined Cocoa Butter
$8.00 – $25.00 -
Organic Unrefined Shea Butter
$7.50 – $24.00
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