What are coconut oil and beeswax used together in lip balm?

Beeswax is used to give the coconut oil (or carrier oil you choose) more solidity. Beeswax could be omitted from the recipe but your diy lip balm will be more likely to melt. At 76 degrees F, coconut oil will melt to a liquid and may make it a little more difficult to apply to lips.

How do you make lip balm with coconut oil?

How to Make Natural DIY Lip Balm

1. Step 1: Add coconut oil to bowl. Start by adding 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil to a small microwave safe bowl.
2. Step 2: Add natural lipstick to the bowl.
3. Step 3: Microwave ingredients in 30 second intervals.
4. Step 4: Pour melted liquid into small containers.

How much beeswax do I add to coconut oil?

After varying levels of success, I settled on working with 8 ounces of beeswax and 8 ounces of coconut oil (8 ounces = 1 cup). The key to good consistency is a 50/50 beeswax /coconut oil mixture. And make sure there is room at the top of the jar so the wax doesn’t overflow when you pour it in.

What oil do you mix with beeswax?

Here are several carrier oils that are useful for moisturizing and mixing with beeswax. Jojoba Oil: is an excellent moisturizer. A little bit goes a long way, so use it sparingly. One ounce of jojoba oil is usually enough for a salve mix.

How do you make lip balm with 3 ingredients?

3 Ingredient Lip Balm Recipe Ingredients

1. 1 tablespoon natural beeswax pastilles.
2. 2 tablespoon organic sweet almond oil.
3. 2-3 drop therapeutic grade organic peppermint essential oil.

How do you make lip balm without beeswax and coconut oil?

Add in 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of raw honey and 4-5 drops of essential oil.

1. Try peppermint, rose, or a citrus essential oil.
2. If you don’t want to use honey, you can substitute castor oil, which is a vegan ingredient.
3. Instead of essential oil, try adding in a few dashes of ground cinnamon.

Can I mix vaseline with coconut oil?

Useful note, with respect to the choice and value of the ingredients: As Nel137 pointed out in the comments, “petroleum jelly & mineral oil are not moisturizers. They only form a protective barrier that prevents moisture from escaping the skin. The coconut oil will moisturize, so the combination works.”

Can I apply coconut oil on my lips overnight?

While coconut oil may be used in place of your daytime lip balm, it can also work well as an overnight treatment mask. Apply to your lips and then rinse off in the morning.

How do you make lip balm with honey and coconut oil?

Steps

1. Place grated beeswax and coconut oil in heatproof glass bowl.
2. In medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups water to boiling. Carefully place glass dish in boiling water; stir as wax begins to melt.
3. Stir in lemon essential oil, honey and vitamin E oil. Immediately pour into small containers, using small funnel.

How do you make lip balm with simple ingredients?

Ingredients

1. 3 tbs coconut oil (1.38 ounces) virgin or expeller pressed.
2. 1 tbs sweet almond oil (.48 ounces) Jojoba oil, olive oil, avocado oil may also be used instead of almond oil.
3. 2 tbs beeswax pastilles (1 ounce) or use carnauba wax.
4. 20 drops lavender essential oil optional.
5. 1/2 tsp honey* optional.

How do you make lip balm from scratch?

Steps

1. Melt the beeswax, cocoa, and shea butter in a double boiler.
2. Add the hemp oil, almond oil, and honey, and stir until it turns into a liquid consistency.
3. Add honey to this mixture.
4. Blend the ingredients using a milk frother.
5. Once it reaches medium-thick consistency, pour the balm into jars to set.