How to make homemade lip balm with coconut oil
Homemade lip balm recipe is simple, economical and made with natural and sustainable ingredients
The sun does not give rest even in winter - even in the cold, the lips continue to suffer from radiation, dry air or wind. In summer, then, it's not even talked about. If you're not careful, your lips soon start to crack and peel. Therefore, it is necessary to keep them hydrated at all times. That's why it's good to always have a lip balm in your bag - and if you can make a homemade product, it's better not?
It is possible to make homemade lip balm from coconut oil. The recipe can be very beneficial for the body, for the pocket and also for the environment, as the price of a lip balm is high and the packaging is not usually biodegradable. In addition, conventional lip balm, as well as lipsticks and lip glosses, have many toxic components and pose a risk to your health, learn more:
- Lip balm: petroleum derivatives can cause risks
- Those who use lipstick or lip balm may be slowly ingesting heavy metals
We have selected a homemade and natural recipe that is easy to make and that can be customized to your taste. The basic principle of cooking is simple: you will need a fat (vegetable-based butter or oil) and a wax (beeswax or carnauba wax). Flavoring agents and essential oils are optional. Here's how to make a coconut oil-based lemon flavor lip balm:
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil
- 1 tablespoon of beeswax or 1 teaspoon of carnauba wax
- 10 drops of lemon essence
- A small pot and a medium pot to melt and mix (in a bain-marie)
- A whisk or spoon to stir everything
- Vessels or tubes to be placed after it's ready
Method of preparation
Chop or grate the wax and place in the smaller pan together with the oils. Heat in a bain-marie in the larger pot until the wax melts and mix with the oils. Once everything is melted, remove your coconut oil lip balm mixture from the heat and add the drops of lemon essence.
The smell will dissipate a bit, so feel free to add a few more drops than listed in the recipe. If you find the mixture starting to set, place it back over the heat to melt again. Allow to cool overnight (or for about 10 hours) before closing them. Ready! Now just use this lip balm with coconut oil daily and say goodbye to dry lips.
If you're not a big fan of coconut oil, here's how to make a homemade lip balm with cocoa butter.
