What ingredients do you need to make lip balm?

What You’ll Need To Make Homemade Lip Balm:

1. Coconut Oil (solid, not fractionated)
2. Raw Honey ( This is an optional ingredient.
3. Sweet Almond Oil (you may substitute this with olive oil, avocado oil, or jojoba oil)
4. Essential Oils (optional)
5. Empty Lip Balm Tubes.
6. Beeswax Pellets (or carnauba wax)
7. Double Boiler.
8. Whisk.

How do you make lip balm with 2 ingredients?

Start by adding 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil to a small microwave safe bowl.

1. Step 2: Add natural lipstick to the bowl. Then add a small amount of natural lipstick to the bowl.
2. Step 3: Microwave ingredients in 30 second intervals.
3. Step 4: Pour melted liquid into small containers.

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 long does homemade lip balm last?

A. If you do not use any water based products your lip balm should last for a good 6 months plus. There is no one size fits all with this answer as it depends on the ingredients you are using.

What can I use instead of beeswax in lip balm?

If you prefer not to use beeswax or you just don’t have it on hand, you can still make an awesome lip balm or gloss! Coconut oil, shea butter, honey, and castor oil can all be used in various proportions to make a solid, hydrating lip gloss.

Can you make lip balm with just Coconut oil?

Obviously you can just smear some coconut oil on your lips all on its own to soothe chapped lips, but if you take five minutes and a few supplies that you probably already have, then you can bring it to a whole other level. You’ll need: Coconut oil, preferably organic, virgin, and unrefined.

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.

What ingredients should not be in lip balm?

Avoid lip balms that contain menthol, camphor, phenol or any sort of alcohol. These ingredients may provide an immediate cooling sensation but can irritate the skin. In some cases they even remove the outer layers of skin leaving your lips unprotected and susceptible to environmental hazards.

What makes lip balm soft?

Beeswax or Carnauba Wax Natural wax keeps this balm from being to soft and melty, while also adding a layer of protection for lips.

Does homemade lip balm need preservative?

Yes, you need a preservative. If it contains no water, and will not come into contact with water, or if you’ll be using it immediately: No, you don’t need a preservative.

Can lip balm grow mold?

eos lip balms are anhydrous, which means that the moisture levels within the lip balm are too low to allow for the growth of mold. We have seen comments that some eos lip balms may have mold on the surface. Alternatively, lint or dust from a purse or pocket may become embedded in the surface of the lip balm.

How do you make lip balm last longer?

Take a drop of butter and massage your lips gently. Let it stay overnight. In the morning after you wash your face, apply a coat of lip balm to your lips. You will see that the lip balm stays for a longer period of time!