Carefully remove the tubes of lip balm from the tray. They will have a small rim of lip balm above the top of the tube. The lid will fit around this rim, or you could scrape it off.

When it comes to the flavor/scent choose an essential oil that you like. I went with DoTerra Grapefruit essential oil and am super pleased that I did. It has a bright clean flavor/smell and doesn't have any bitterness to it that a cheaper oil I first tried had. What Type Of Container Should I Use For This Homemade Lip Balm? Let Sit– Let the tubes sit and harden for about an hour until they’re completely solidified. Tips for success: Combine the beeswax, coconut oil, and almond oil and heat slowly in a double boiler over low heat until liquified, stirring often. Use your candy thermometer to ensure the heat doesn’t pass 180 degrees.We go through so much lip balm in the Winter with the dry cold weather. The kids take some to school (never to be seen again), I carry some in my purse. Everyone has one next to their bed at night. It just makes sense to make our own!

This article was co-authored by Tymia Yvette. Tymia Yvette is a Makeup and Lash Artist and the founder of Tymia Yvette Beauty LLC, a makeup artistry and lash extension company focused on customized beauty services based in Baltimore, Maryland. Trained by MAC Cosmetics, Tymia's work has been featured in the Bravo A-List Awards 2008, the BET Honors Award Show in 2011, 2012, and 2013, the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week 2011, 2012, and 2013, and the White House Correspondent's Dinner in 2014. She has also provided makeup and lash services for the Betsy Royal Casting Agency and the Baltimore Raven's cheerleading squad from 2010 to 2012. Her clients include Terrence Howard, Torrey Smith, Lester Holt, Adrienne Lofton, and Natasha Hastings. She has been awarded WeddingWire's Couple's Choice Award in 2017, 2018, and 2019. almond oil– has healing properties that make it helpful with acne and other skin blemishes. Jojoba oil is a good substitute if that’s what you have on hand. As a beekeeper, we have a lot of wax left over from when we harvest honey from the hives. Bees make the wax to create “cells”, which form that hexagonal honeycomb pattern. The cells can be used to lay eggs, raise brood, and keep honey that the bees store for the winter. The honey is stored in these hexagonal cells, and when the moisture has been cured out from the honey, the bees will cover the cells with a wax seal. This is called capping. It preserves the honey for the winter, and keeps the moisture from ruining their honey stores.This recipe is pretty forgiving, so feel free to experiment a bit. See PDF at the bottom for a printable recipe. A filling tray with scraper. That’s the white plastic piece with holes. Ours is from Brushy Mountain Bee Farm. You can use this beeswax lip balm like any other, by applying a small amount to the lips and allowing it to sink in on its own.

We’re using two butters in this beeswax lip balm recipe! This is because we want the best of both worlds. Butter does two jobs in our lip balms formulas – stiffening power, and also for thier moisturizing and conditioning ability. First, you must combine the beeswax with a carrier oil like argan oil. This is because beeswax is solid and won’t spread on your lips unless combined with oil.If the mixture is too soft, the product melts during the hot days of Summer. If the recipe produces a balm that is too hard, cold temperatures make it difficult to apply to your lips. Source your beeswax carefully. It may be tempting to buy bags of beeswax pastilles (small pellets) for a little project like this one, but be careful. Those little pellets are often the worst offenders when it comes to adulterated beeswax. It’s critical to make sure your beeswax is as pure as possible. Otherwise, your lip balms won’t spread well or feel right. They also might contain high levels of pesticides and contaminants. No, beeswax is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog pores. This makes it a good choice for people prone to breakouts or clogged pores. Third, beeswax provides a protective barrier on the lips that can help protect them from environmental damage, such as wind and cold weather. I love adding raw honey to my lip balm and have done so many times. Unfortunately, some readers have said that the honey sunk to the bottom of their containers. I believe this is due to the type of honey used (raw vs pasteurized) and also how well the honey is mixed into the lip balm in step 4. You may leave it out completely if you do not wish to use it. This lip balm is still very good without it. What ingredients do you need to make lip balm?

While you can apply a balm as often as you like, we don’t think you’d get much benefit from applying more than once every few hours. This is extra good if you currently have very dry, chapped lips. I was a little intimidated when I first started making my own homemade beauty products. I never thought of myself as a DIYer, but I realized how easy it was to make my own products once I started. And it’s a ton of fun!! Both white and yellow beeswax can be used in skincare. Although yellow beeswax is more natural since white beeswax has undergone a bleaching process. If you want to know exactly what is in your products, then try making your own natural lip balm at home. It’s also worth noting that you don’t have to use any scented oils in this recipe at all, natural or otherwise! Just up your carrier oils to compensate. What Is Lecithin?Cornara L, et al. (2017). Therapeutic properties of bioactive compounds from different honeybee products. Start by melting the beeswax and oil using a double boiler. You’ll use one part beeswax to two parts oil. For instance, you can use one ounce of beeswax to two ounces of argan oil. One third wax, one third oil that is liquid at (warm) room temperature and one third oil that is always liquid. To extend your lip balm’s shelf life, store it in a cool, dark place. Also, be aware that the lip balm can go bad eventually, resulting in a rancid smell. If you notice a funny smell coming from your beeswax lip balm, discard it and create a new batch.