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!
Servings 10 tubes
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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