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    DIY Beeswax Lip Balm Recipe (No Essential Oils)

    Modified: Jun 26, 2025 · Published: Apr 10, 2017 by Shelby Stover · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

    homemade lip balm in a pink lip chap tube with beeswax pellets beside it and sliced lemon and a bottle of oil behind i with text at the top of the image.
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    Featured image with text: homemade lip balm in a pink lip chap tube with beeswax pellets beside it and sliced lemon and a bottle of oil behind it

    Learn how to make your own beeswax lip balm recipe and reap the benefits of soft, nourished lips! With only three main ingredients and no essential oils, this DIY lip balm recipe will save you money and give you silky lips!

    homemade lip balm in a pink lip chap tube with beeswax pellets beside it and sliced lemon and a bottle of oil behind it

    It's no secret I'm a fan of lip chap (this tinted lip balm is a new favorite). I actually keep about four lip chaps on the go at all times in different areas of the house!

    With spring coming though, I was in the mood for something lighter, uplifting, and refreshing.

    This beeswax lip balm is a bit softer than my go-to homemade lip balm which means it almost melts onto your lips immediately. Likewise, it's full of hydrating ingredients and I find the scent extremely uplifting.

     

    Nourishing Ingredients & Benefits

    Shea butter has been known for its healing properties as well as its hydrating ones. It's one of my all-time favorite butters to use as it works beautifully in any homemade body butter with beeswax recipe as well.

    Coconut oil is antibacterial and known for its moisture. Not to mention, beeswax helps keep the natural lip balm together while giving a faint honey scent and providing some health benefits of its own.

    Beeswax is what holds the lip balms together and acts as a barrier on your lips against the elements.

    This DIY lip balm recipe:

    • is nourishing
    • can help heal cracked lip
    • is mood-boosting thanks to the citrus scent
    • contains only natural ingredients
    • doesn't actually require essential oils!

    Storing the Lip Balm

    When it comes to homemade lip balm, you can either make it and pour it into chapstick tubes or use tin and put it onto your lips with your finger.

    Personally, I always use tubes as getting oil on my fingers drives me nuts.

    Nevertheless, as long as you don’t get water into the mixture (either from it boiling and splashing in when melting or in the tubes themselves), the homemade lip chaps will last a couple of months. In fact, I’ve actually had lip chaps for over a year.

    It’s water that causes mold which obviously causes them to go bad so that’s what you need to be cautious of.

    Once the beeswax lip balm is made, store it anywhere you normally would have lip balm on hand!

    Keep in mind that with coconut oil as a base, the lip balm will become softer in warmer areas and harder in extreme cold.

    Homemade lip chap in pink tube with beeswax pellets and a lemon around it.

    Adding Essential Oils

    While I am definitely pro-essential oils, I always find that natural is best. Considering this, essential oils are concentrated versions of something and so I like to opt for the natural version when I can (learning how to make orange peel powder is great for this!).

    While you can make this homemade beeswax lip balm recipe with essential oils, you can also make them by infusing the rind of the fruit into the oil!

    One of the reasons I like this option better is that citrus oils are extremely sensitive to the sun. In fact, they can actually cause burns to your skin if used too heavily in the sun.

    Given that I'm not going to pay attention if I have lip chap on before I head outside, I sometimes believe that using the zest of the fruit for scent is a safer option. Something like a lemon balm tincture would be great too as it's so uplifting.

    Kitchen Tools You May Find Useful

    • Double boiler
    • Small whisk
    • Lip chap tubes
    • Small funnel

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    Frequently Asked Questions About DIY Lip Chaps

    How do I make DIY lip balm?

    Most homemade lip balms are made with just a few simple ingredients. Normally they use an oil like coconut or almond oil combined with a nourishing butter like cocoa and paired with beeswax to hold it together. From there all you need to do is measure, melt, and pour.

    What oil do you use for homemade lip balm?

    DIY lip balm can be made with a variety of carrier oils like coconut oil, almond oil, apricot kernel oil, and jojoba oil.

    How long does DIY lip balm last?

    Homemade lip balm will last 4-6 months when stored in a cool, dark place. Make sure not to get any liquid into the lip balm as that will cause it to go rancid.

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    Citrus Flavored DIY Beeswax Lip Balm

    With only three main ingredients this DIY beeswax lip balm recipe is an easy, all-natural way to nourish and soften your lips!
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes minutes
    1 day day
    Total Time 1 day day 25 minutes minutes
    Servings 10 tubes
    Author Shelby Stover
    Cost $2.75

    Equipment

    • Double boiler or mason jar
    • Lip Chap Tubes
    • Mini Funnel
    • Mini Whisk

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon shae butter
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 1 tablespoon beeswax
    • 2 strips orange peel 4 inches long
    • 2 strips lemon peel four inches long
    • 6 drops orange or citrus essential oil optional in place of peel
    • 6 drops lemon essential oil optional in place of peel

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients except essential oils into a double boiler and heat until everything is liquid and mixed. This takes roughly six minutes but I leave mine going for ten to better infuse the rinds.
    • While this is boiling, set up your lip chap tubes and funnel. Have everything ready because you don't have a lot of time to pour before the mixture starts to harden.
    • Remove from the double boiler. With a small knife or fork remove the rinds and whisk in essential oil.
    • Moving quickly, pour the mixture into each individual tube slowly making sure to stop about a drop from the top.
    • Let the tubes cool on the counter for one hour, place the tops on them and let them sit for twenty-four hours.

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    Notes

    Reminder: if using essential oils in place of the peels, do not use this lip chap out in the sun. Citrus essential oils attract the sun and can cause burns.
    This recipe uses a base of coconut oil which means that the lip balm will be softer if stored in warmer temperatures.
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    If you're looking to boost your mood, hydrate your lips and jump into spring this homemade lip balm is perfect for you! In particular, it's quick to whip up, full of simple ingredients, and smells delicious!

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    Comments

    1. Danielle says

      April 10, 2017 at 6:03 pm

      I totally need to try this! This is one of the first recipes I have seen for lip balm that doesn't use an essential oil and uses just the natural ingredients! Thanks!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        April 10, 2017 at 6:10 pm

        Awesome! I definitely use essential oils sometimes but really enjoy keeping things fresh if I can. I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    2. Kate says

      April 10, 2017 at 6:12 pm

      I love lip balm but have never considered making my own before! I'm very into natural beauty so will definitely be giving this a go xxx

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        April 10, 2017 at 6:33 pm

        Ohh do it! I was totally a lip chap addict (I had to put it on ALL the time). This actually saves me money haha but I also love how simple it is and I know the ingredients are safe. Enjoy xx

        Reply
    3. Luca says

      April 10, 2017 at 6:17 pm

      I love trying anything homemade & natural, this looks so neat!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        April 10, 2017 at 6:32 pm

        Thanks! They definitely smell great- my family loved them!

        Reply
    4. Lisa says

      April 10, 2017 at 6:10 pm

      This is awesome! I need to try this! I love the smell of citrus so I think this would be perfect for me! Thanks!

      XO-Lisa

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        April 10, 2017 at 6:34 pm

        Give em a try and let me know what you think! You literally can't go wrong with citrus- it's super uplifting!

        Reply
    5. Jennifer says

      April 10, 2017 at 10:35 pm

      This looks so easy! I'm totally trying it!

      Reply
      • fitasamamabear says

        April 11, 2017 at 1:26 am

        Let me know what you think!

        Reply

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