Basic Lip Balm

This is my favorite lip balm recipe. You can make it basic or make any changes your wish.

Basic Recipe:

• 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil or other oil
• 2 teaspoons grated beeswax
• 1 Vitamin E capsule (400 IU) or 1/4 teaspoon oil

• essential oil or variations (opt.) (see below)

Place the oil and wax in a heatproof cup (such as a heavy glass measuring cup.) Poke a hole in the Vitamin E capsule and squeeze its liquid into the oil and wax mixture. Place the heatproof cup in a pot of water on the stove and heat on low just until the wax melts.

I like to use this electric candle warmer. It’s easy and a small glass measuring cup works great, but it does melt a little slower.

Remove immediately from heat. Pour the liquid into a small screw-cap jar or lip balm jar or tube. Allow to cool (it will solidify) before using.

Test It

If you want a softer balm, add a few drops of oil. To make harder, add a few little beeswax. Test by dipping a cold spoon in the hot mixture.

Variations

substitute any carrier oil for almond oil (such as olive, avocado, aloe, coconut, argon, etc.)
use herb infused oils instead of plain oil
substitute 1 teaspoon shea butter for 1 teaspoon of the beeswax (will be softer)
add 1/2 teaspoon vegetable glycerin for extra moisture
add a few drops castor oil for more shine
add powdered herb for color such as beet or alkanet (add until desired shade)
honey (needed to be mixed more)

Note: Buy your oils, butter, and glycerin at the health food store, supermarket, or online such as Etsy.