I've been on a DIY-binge lately, I mean why the heck not? It's a great way to make the most of being stuck inside and still feel like you're accomplishing something. I've found that "accomplishing" something daily is super important to stay positive and joyous.
This DIY natural lip balm only has 3 natural and pure ingredients (excluding the essential oil and tint if you add it - that makes it 5 ingredients). It's silky, nourishing and moisturizing for your lips after you've used the DIY Lip Scrub.
Even though you might not have organic beeswax on hand, it's easy to find on Amazon. This is the brand I buy. I like the beeswax beads because they melt faster as opposed to the beeswax bars.
I really love using cocoa (or cacao) butter because it smells AH-MAZING and it's rich in phytonutrients. It benefits your lips because it's incredibly hydrating and nourishing as it's rich in fatty acids. It has healing benefits for the skin too and this is why we have it in our best-selling body butter too!
Cocoa butter is the fat extracted from the cacao bean which is why it smells like chocolate and it feels rich and luxurious on your lips. This is my favourite cocoa butter to use for this lip balm by Giddy Yoyo. You'll want to eat it!
And of course, I add coconut oil for all its skin-beautifying benefits. It's nourishing, healing, anti-bacterial and moisturizing. Simple, wholesome ingredients are what make this lip balm so amazing!
To make this lip balm you'll need a double boiler or you can create one with a large pot of water and a steel bowl on top like I did in the photo above. Once the ingredients are completely melted, you can add your favourite essential oil. I really love peppermint because it feels soothing for dry lips.
You can also add a little bit of tint from Raspberry Powder or Beet Powder -- remember the one I used in my Almond Flour Raspberry Cake ? Yep! That's what I used in this lip balm to make it pink. It's sooo pretty!
Once it's all melted, you've added your essential oil and some tint if you like, pour it into containers. I used amber glass containers I bought on Amazon.
Here's a recipe card and then you can follow along in the video above.
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DIY Natural Lip Balm
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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup beeswax beads
- 1/3 cup raw cacao butter
- 1/3 cup coconut oil
- A few drops of your favourite essential oil
- Optional: Add organic raspberry powder for colour
Instructions
- In a double boiler bring the water to a boil and then reduce temperature to medium, slowly melt the beeswax. Then add cacao butter and coconut oil on medium heat.
- Once all ingredients are fully melted, add a few drops of your favourite essential oil.
- If you're adding the tint, remove the mixture from the heat and vigorously stir in the colour. You may need to put it back on the heat if it starts to solidify.
- Pour liquid mixture into jars. Store at room temperature for up to 3 months.
- For the extra jars of lip balm I'm not using, I keep mine in the fridge to stay fresh longer.
Notes
The key is an approximate ratio of 3:1 of beeswax to butter/oil so it's a softer texture. I realize my measurements are a little under 3 to 1 but it will work nicely with this as that's what I use.
The pink-tinted lip balm I made is very light but I like putting it over top of lipstick, especially because I wear matte lipsticks that are super dry for my lips.
You could also use this lip balm for dry cuticles on your hands and feet.
Happy DIY-ing friends!
Joy xo
Ps. Be sure to check out my DIY Lip Scrub, it's amazing for dry hands too!
could you add a bit of beet juice for color?
ReplyYes definitely!
Where do you get the tint from? Do you mind sharing a link?;)
ReplyOh ya totally, sorry I must have forgotten to include it: https://amzn.to/2K0UT02 It's about $39 - not cheap but I bought a bag months ago for icing for a cake and have gotten so many uses out of it.
I'm going to order the the beeswax and start making this. Danika is always asking me if I have lip balm. We can do this together!
ReplyIt's super fun!! To wash the pots of the beeswax just use boiling water.
Is there something you would recommend to replace the beeswax in this recipe? I find that I react to beeswax so I'm looking to make a lip balm without it that is still extremely moisturizing and has a nice balmy texture...
ReplyYes you can try carnauba wax, soy wax or hemp wax. You'd have to do a little google searching around for carnauba wax though. But Amazon or New Directions might be a good place to start. Also, if you were using non-organic beewax before it could be that your skin was reacting to pesticides or antibiotics in the beeswax.
Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe, Joy!
ReplyMy pleasure Kelly! I hope you try it out!
Hello, wondering how long I used lip balm lasts for and how it should be stored to maximize its life. Thanks!
ReplyTo maximize its life keep it in the fridge if you don't plan on using it right away. As per the recipe card, it will keep for up to 3 months provided it's not the middle of summer :)
How much of the tint/raspberry powder do you use per batch?
ReplyI'm so sorry I just realized I never saw this question. Just use a sprinkle till you reach the desired colour you like.
What else can be used to tint the lipbalm if I don't have raspberry powder
ReplyYou could try beetroot powder?
DO i have to add something to prevent bacteria from growing?
ReplyKeep them in the fridge, that will keep them fresher longer. I wouldn't add any preservatives to this recipe, that kinda defeats the purpose of a clean beauty product!
Should I use regular coconut oil from My cupboard ? Or buy the fractioned coconut oil that stays in liquid state ?
ReplyI would suggest the regular coconut oil :)
How much water do you bring to boil in beginning? I didn’t see that listed. Also recommended raspberry powder brand?
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