Making your own DIY natural lip balm is a fantastic way to nourish and protect your lips with simple, natural ingredients. Here's a simple recipe to create your own soothing lip balm:
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets or grated beeswax
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon shea butter
- 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil
- Optional: a few drops of your favorite essential oil for fragrance (such as peppermint or lavender)
Instructions:
1. In a heat-safe bowl or glass measuring cup, combine the beeswax pellets, coconut oil, shea butter, and sweet almond oil.
2. Create a double boiler by placing the bowl or cup over a pot of simmering water. Ensure that the water doesn't touch the bottom of the bowl.
3. Stir occasionally until the ingredients melt and blend together into a liquid consistency.
4. Remove the bowl or cup from heat and let it cool slightly for a few minutes.
5. If desired, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil for fragrance, and stir well to incorporate.
6. Pour the mixture into lip balm containers or small jars. You can find empty lip balm tubes or small containers at health food stores or online.
7. Allow the lip balm to cool and solidify completely, which may take an hour or so, depending on the room temperature.
8. Once solid, cap the lip balm containers and they are ready to use!
To use, simply apply a small amount of the lip balm to your lips as needed to keep them moisturized and protected. Reapply throughout the day as desired.
This DIY natural lip balm will leave your lips feeling soft, nourished, and protected. The combination of beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter, and sweet almond oil provides deep hydration and helps seal in moisture.
Feel free to experiment with different variations by adding natural flavorings like cocoa powder for a chocolatey scent or tinted mica for a hint of color. Just remember to test the colorants and essential oils on a small portion of your skin before adding them to the entire batch.
Enjoy the benefits of your homemade natural lip balm and say goodbye to dry, chapped lips!
Article By: Heather Campa, Wyoming Wildflower
