How to Make Lip Balm

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How to Make Lip Balm

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Gather ingredients.... Measurements in the supplies list :)

Gather ingredients.... Measurements in the supplies list :)

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This is what I found at a craft store down the painting aisle..

This is what I found at a craft store down the painting aisle..

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First, grate beeswax.....

First, grate beeswax.....

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Until you get enough for 4 tbs....

Until you get enough for 4 tbs....

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Add in a small/medium bowl....

Add in a small/medium bowl....

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Add Shea butter.... The packet I bought was already a measured ounce. :)

Add Shea butter.... The packet I bought was already a measured ounce. :)

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Add coconut oil.....

Add coconut oil.....

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Micorwave for 30 seconds......

Micorwave for 30 seconds......

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Stir and repeat until fully melted....

Stir and repeat until fully melted....

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Like this!

Like this!

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Transfer a little bit of the mixture to your square of aluminum foil....

Transfer a little bit of the mixture to your square of aluminum foil....

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Wait until it looks like....

Wait until it looks like....

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This!! Now test it on your lips....if you'd like it thicker, add some more grated beeswax and put it back in the microwave for 30 seconds.

This!! Now test it on your lips....if you'd like it thicker, add some more grated beeswax and put it back in the microwave for 30 seconds.

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Now add your essential oil.... Mine is spearmint! :)

Now add your essential oil.... Mine is spearmint! :)

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Mix......

Mix......

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Use a medicine dropper, funnel, etc, to put the mixture in to the paint pots..... Whatever works for you!

Use a medicine dropper, funnel, etc, to put the mixture in to the paint pots..... Whatever works for you!

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The batch makes about 6.

The batch makes about 6.

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Enjoy!

Enjoy!

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Supplies

4 Tablespoons Beeswax

1 Ounce Shea butter

4 Tablespoons Coconut oil

¾ Teaspoons Essential oil

Mix-n-store paint pots

Wooden skewer

Square of aluminium foil

Aqua Torres

Cool

Aqua Torres 4 months ago

Bethany Harrison

Awesome!!

Bethany Harrison 8 months ago

Lisa Bennett

Well done, ladies!!

Lisa Bennett 9 months ago

Megan L

Very good round of applause! Au Natural is very right I am bored of that too!

Megan L 10 months ago

Au Natural

Thank you Danika, it's wonderful to see a simple recipe using real ingredients (not crap like Vaseline etc). I'd like to recommend using a double boiler though as heating beeswax in a microwave can cause it to harden in a way that is less smooth and can feel a bit gritty on the skin. Bridget, the ingredients can all be found on eBay or at soap supplies stores 😊

Au Natural 10 months ago

Bridget Emery

So this is how it is done! Thank you for posting the recipe, where did you find the Shea butter? =)

Bridget Emery 10 months ago

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