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How to Make Lip
Balms
Making lip balm is fun, easy and always appreciated as a gift. It
only takes a few ingredients and a little bit of time. The recipe from
Rainbow Meadows is my
favorite, but there are lots of great recipes on the net.
Basic Lip Balm (Courtesy of Rainbow
Meadow)
1 oz beeswax
1 oz apricot kernel oil
.7 oz avocado oil
20 drops essential oil
Makes about 12 tubes
Assemble your oils and beeswax.
Measure your ingredients (except for vitamin E and essential oil
if using) into a pyrex measuring cup which you will use as a double
boiler. I generally use a wide bottom measuring cup so that the
ingredients melt quickly and evenly.
Melt over low heat.
When melted, remove from double boiler and let cool slightly. As it
cools, but before it starts to solidify, stir in vitamin E, essential
oil or flavoring if using. In the recipe above, I add about ½ tsp.
Vitamin E for it’s lip-soothing properties. It isn’t necessary.
As long as you keep the ratio of oils to beeswax the same as the
above, you can play with the oils in the recipe. Some of my favorites
are meadowfoam and hempseed oils.
This recipe is ideal for tubes. If you’d prefer to use tins,
increase the liquid oils a little bit. Pour into chosen containers.
What I find to be the easiest way is to spread out waxed paper on the
counter and pour into tubes. Some people band a group of tubes
together or use cow syringes to get better aim. I just accept the fact
that I am going to have spills and pour as carefully as I can. Be sure
to wipe the tubes then refrigerate until using or giving away.
Technically, these are considered a cosmetic, so please be aware of
the FDA requirements if you want to sell these.
Courtesy of Tami Noyes
Soaps by Tami
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