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Making lip balm at home is a fun little project for both adults and kids. It’s an excellent starting point for homemade beauty projects. However, creating the perfect lip balm requires a bit of finesse to ensure it feels great, works effectively, and has a pleasant taste and scent.
This recipe combines the soothing properties of lemon balm with the moisturizing benefits of avocado oil, cacao butter, and beeswax. Using all-natural ingredients ensures the lip balm feels amazing on your lips and is free from harmful additives.
Follow these simple steps to make your own lip balm at home. This lip balm nourishes and protects your lips, leaving them soft and supple.
Ingredients
- Lemon balm
- Avocado oil (You can use any carrier oil)
- 6 tablespoons lemon balm infused oil
- 3 tablespoons beeswax
- 1 tablespoon cacao butter (Shea butter works well too)
- 10 drops of tea tree essential oil
- 10 drops peppermint essential oil
- lip balm container
Instructions
- Add lemon balm to a glass jar and pour avocado oil over it until fully covered. Let it sit for a few weeks, then strain the oil.
- In a heat-safe glass container, combine the cacao butter, infused oil, and beeswax. Melt the mixture slowly using a double boiler or microwave, stirring occasionally.
- Once completely melted, add the essential oils and mix well.
- Pour the mixture into containers.
- Let it sit until it hardens. Once hardens, you are free to use.
