Updated: Jan 30
This simple balm will keep lips smooth all summer. If you'd like a tinted lip balm, add a bit of alkanet root powder or beet root powder until the desired color is achieved.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon beeswax
1 tablespoon organic cocoa butter
2 tablespoons organic sunflower oil
1 tablespoon organic coconut oil
20 drops organic essential oil of choice (optional)
5 drops vitamin E oil
Directions
Chop or grate beeswax, or measure out beeswax pastilles. Place wax, butter and oils in the top of a double boiler or bain marie and gently heat until melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in essential oils, if using. Add vitamin E and stir again to blend. Immediately pour the mixture into clean 1 ounce tins or empty lip balm tubes. Let cool for several hours or overnight before capping. Label and store in a cool place.
Suggested Essential Oils: Mandarin, Tangerine, Sweet Orange, Lavender, Peppermint
Updated 1/30/24