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The lip balm is great for those who want to avoid cracking the lips and this natural recipe is simple to make

When the weather is dry, the skin on the lips is often "cracked". To hydrate her without the use of parabens or harmful chemicals, learn to make an uncomplicated homemade lip balm. There are several ways to make a homemade lip balm. Here we bring you a simple preparation recipe that uses essential oils and uses cocoa butter as a base.

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How to make

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon grated beeswax;
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon cocoa butter;
• 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil;
• 1 teaspoon of honey;
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil oil;
• ¼ teaspoon of essential oils (optional).

Method of preparation

• Place all ingredients except essential oil in a small saucepan;
• Place over medium-low heat (start on low and then slowly increase to the heat needed to melt the wax) and stir continuously;
• Be patient and the wax will melt over time;
• Remove the mixture from the heat and add the essential oil (while your future natural lip balm is still hot);
• Then pour the contents into clean containers of your choice - if possible, use stick-shaped vials to facilitate future application or glass containers;
• Allow the lip balm preparation to cool for the necessary time before using.

Note: You can also make homemade lipstick in the same way and with the same ingredients, just add the natural colorings (of your choice) at the same time as inserting the essential oils.

How about testing this recipe for natural lip balm? If you're not a big fan of cocoa butter, or if you want to vary the recipe, here's how to make a homemade lip balm with coconut oil.