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Last updated on June 26th, 2019

Citrus Bliss Diy Lip Chap

It’s no secret I’m a fan of lip chap (this chocolate peppermint lip chap is my all-time 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.

And that’s what this Citrus Bliss Lip Chap is! It’s a bit softer than my go to chap which means it almost melts onto your lips immediately. As usual it’s full of hydrating ingredients and I find the scent extremely uplifting.

Shae butter has been known for its healing properties as well as it’s hydrating ones which means it’s a great ingredients as the base of a lip chap. Coconut oil is antibacterial and known for its moisture. And of course, beeswax helps keep them together while giving a faint honey scent and providing some health benefits of its own.

Honestly this lip chap is simple to make, it contains simple ingredients and it smells simply amazing. Both lemon and orange are mood enhancers and uplifting making them perfect for spring!

Note: If you’re planning to be out in the sun (especially a strong sun) for a long period, I wouldn’t advise this lip chap. Citrus essential oils heat up in the sun quickly and can cause burns. This is why they should never be used in sunscreens or face creams targeted towards the hot summers sun.

Ingredients For Citrus Bliss Diy Lip Chap

• 1 tbs shae butter
• 1 tbs coconut oil
• 1 tbs beeswax
• 2 four inch long strips of orange peel
• 2 four inch long strips of lemon peel
• 25 drop sweet orange essential oil (depending on your brand)
• 17 drops lemon essential oil (depending on your brand)

Kitchen Tools You May Find Useful

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

How To Make Citrus Lip Chap

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 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.

Enjoy!

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Citrus Bliss Diy Lip Chap

An easy diy recipe to keep your lips silky soft and boost your mood! Using only natural ingredients.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 1 day 25 minutes

Servings 10 lip chaps

Author Fit as a Mama Bear

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp shae butter
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp beeswax
• 2 strips orange peel 4 inches long
• 2 strips lemon peel four inches long
• 12 drops orange or citrus essential oil see note
• 10 drops lemon essential oil see note

Instructions

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Remove from double boiler. With a small knife or fork remove
   the rinds and whisk in essential oil.

4. Moving quickly, pour the mixture into each individual tube
   slowly making sure to stop about a drop from the top.

5. Let the tubes cool on the counter for one hour, place the
   tops on them and let them sit for twenty four hours.

Recipe Notes

Note: do not use this lip chap out in the sun. Citrus essential oils have been shown to cause burns when exposed to lots of sunlight

Oils- depending on your essential oils you may need more or less drops. Pure grade oils require less drops as they're pretty potent. Synthetic oils tend to require more to schieve the scent.

If you’re looking to boost your mood, hydrate your lips and jump into spring this lip chap is perfect for you! It’s quick to whip up, full of simple ingredients and smells delicious!