3 Easy Beeswax Lip Balm Recipes

Beeswax lip balm recipe for smooth and healthy lips. Find the perfect homemade lip balm and make it in minutes with few natural ingredients.

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• adding essential oils, flavor and color to lip balm:
• how to measure ingredients
• equipment
• how to make your own beeswax lip balm
• ingredients
• lip balm packaging ideas
• faqs
• beeswax lip balm (printable)

Have you ever wondered what makes the skin on your lips look different from the rest of your face? Probably not, but I'll tell you anyways: the top layer of the epidermis is extremely thin on your lips, so thin that your blood vessels shine through - hence, the red color. It also lacks oil glands, sweat glands, melanin and hair follicles. Making lips extremely prone to drying, chapping, cold sores and sunburns. That's why your lips need protection.

Enter beeswax - the classic and main ingredient in many lip balm recipes. It's emollients properties are perfect for nourishing dry lips. Beeswax will create a protective layer to lock in moisture and shield delicate skin from winter winds and dry air. Anti-bacterial properties found in beeswax can help heal chapped lips.

Together with my whipped body butter, DIY face serum and oatmeal bath, these lip balms are perfect for keeping your skin healthy and nourished, especially in the winter time.

Making your own lip balm can be as easy as combining two ingredients, melting and pouring them. They make the perfect gift, are great stocking stuffers and you can customize them in which ever way you like.

adding essential oils, flavor and color to lip balm:

Essential oils are a great addition to natural lip balm. A small amount can lend scent and even taste to your natural product. But there are some things to keep in mind when choosing an essential oil:

1. Some citrus essential oils can cause skin irritation when exposed to sunlight (photosensitivity). Stay clear of lemon, lime and bergamot. Sweet orange, tangerine and mandarin are ok to use.
2. Some essential oils are simple too spicy and will leave an unpleasant tingling sensation on your lips. Use cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg essential oil either not at all or very sparingly.

Essential oils that are great for lip balm:

• peppermint
• spearmint
• sweet orange
• vanilla
• lavender
• rosemary

Some very nice aromas can come from raw unrefined ingredients. Raw cocoa butter for example has a lovely chocolate scent to it. Some fruit derived oils also carry some deliciously fruity scents like cranberry seed oil. Raw beeswax smells of warm honey.

Stay away from unrefined lanolin, shea butter and neem oil - they smell pretty bad.

If you're looking to add some sweetness to your lip balm my preferred choice is stevia - it readily dissolves and adds just a little touch of sweetness. You can experiment with adding honey, but you will have to stir it in really good and even stir between pouring into each tube.

Some companies sell artificial flavor oils that are specifically designed to be used in lip products. If you're looking for a flavor that can't be found in nature this might be a good option for you.

If you want to add a little sparkly color to your lip balm, then micas are your friend. They come in all colors of the rainbow, are super easy to dissolve and give just a touch of shimmer to your lips. Make sure to look for lip safe micas, though. For the recipes below you can add up to 1 ½ teaspoon of mica for a pop of a nice color.

how to measure ingredients

There are two ways to measure ingredients: by weight with a scale or by volume using measuring spoons and cups. Since the amounts listed are relatively small and sometimes tricky to measure, I highly recommend using a digital kitchen scale.

I did, however, include weight by volume in the ingredient list. Since I didn't want not having a scale to hold you back from making your own products. Know that slight changes in weight can affect the consistency of the final product. So you may have to tweak the recipe a little after your first batch.

Here are some tips if measuring by volume:

• cut your solid ingredients into very small pieces
• try to place those pieces as close together as possible on measuring spoon/cup
• use beeswax pellets (they're way easier to measure)

Ok, my friend, let me show you how you can make the perfect DIY lip balm.

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equipment

• lip balm tubes or lip balm tins
• small glass measuring cup (with spout)
• digital kitchen scale
• small pot (to create water bath)
• silicone spatula

how to make your own beeswax lip balm

1. melt the beeswax, butters and oils in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water or double boiler
2. once the ingredients are fully melted, remove from heat and stir in vitamin e oil and essential oil (if using).
3. carefully pour the mixture into lip balm containers or small jars
4. allow the lip balm to cool to room temperature and solidify before using
5. clean your equipment with a paper towel while still warm
6. remove waxy residue outside the tubes with rubbing alcohol before sticking on labels

ingredients

for 10-11 lip balms you'll need:

simple beeswax lip balm recipe

• 1.2 oz / 35 g (2 ½ Tbsp) olive oil
• 0.5 oz / 15 g (1 ½ Tbsp) raw beeswax

diy beeswax lip balm recipe with coconut oil

• 0.5 oz / 14 g (1 ½ Tbsp) yellow or white beeswax
• 0.4 oz / 12 g (1 Tbsp) coconut oil
• 0.1 oz / 3 g (1 tsp) cocoa butter
• 0.7 oz / 20 g (1 ½ Tbsp) sweet almond oil or avocado oil
• 0.25 g drops of essential oils
• 0.25 g (¼ tsp) vitamin e oil

diy lip balm recipe with shea butter

• 0.6 oz / 17 g (⅛ cup) refined shea butter
• 0.5 oz / 14 g (1 ½ Tbsp) white or yellow beeswax
• 0.7 oz / 20 g (1 ½ Tbsp) jojoba oil
• 0.25 g drops of peppermint oil
• o.25 g vitamin e oil

lip balm packaging ideas

Choosing and decorating the packaging of your lip balm can be a great way to add a little personal touch to homemade gifts.

There are two main types of containers for lip balms: tubes and tins (square or round). I prefer tubes since you don't have to worry about clean hands before applying. I also think they look more professional if you're thinking of selling. But small tins are easier to fill.

For decorating, I like to use washi tape. They look fun and come in many different designs. You can also use cute labels that are already printed for you. When I had my bath and body company, I found these professional looking labels and customized them with my logo, etc.

pro tip no.1: Clean your lip balm tubes with rubbing alcohol on a paper towel before labeling. To make sure there's no waxy residue and your label stays put.

pro tip no.2: For a smooth top (without the little hole in the middle), carefully hold a lighter to the top of the lip balm tube and gently melt top layer of lip balm.

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