Homemade Natural Lip Balm

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For a while now, I actively began pursuing new and greener alternatives to commercial beauty products and cosmetics, cleaning solutions and healthier alternatives to basically anything I eat, inhale, or put on my skin. All this began when I started working for a greener carpet cleaning company. During my training I learned all about the toxins in commercially-bought cleaning products. I didn’t stop at that, but when on to do my research on what’s in cosmetics too.

That being said I believe what we absorb one way or the other directly affects our health and well-being. Beauty products don’t make an exception. The skin is known to be the largest organ of our body and its exposed to the elements, toxins, heat and cold on a daily basis. That being said, it should come as no surprise, that it needs constant care and protection. This is one reason why I would love to tell you more about my lip balm recipe.

Difficulty	Cost	Time	Age	Person	Event
Easy	$1 to $25	30 Minutes	--	--	--

You Will Need...

2 gr Beeswax;
4 gr Pure Cold-Pressed Coconut Oil;
2 gr Cold-Pressed Cocoa Butter;
4 gr Cold-Pressed Almond Oil;
Mineral Pigments of your choice;
1 drop essential oil of your choice (I used orange);

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

Melt the beeswax and the oils (all oils except for the essential oil). For the melting I used chocolate melting pot. It works perfectly. While melting use a wooden stirring spoon;
Step 2

When the beeswax is melted add the coconut oil and the almond oil
Step 3

Stir thoroughly until it melts;
Step 4

When the beeswax and all oils are melted add the mineral pigment of your choice and 1 drop of your favourite essential oil. This will add an irresistible scent and a pleasant colour;
Step 5

Keep on stirring until properly coloured;
Step 6

Transfer to a clean and disinfected container;
Step 7

Beware the mess. Work on clean smooth surface that is easy to clean. Don’t use a table cloth or don’t work near your carpets. If you spill beeswax it will dry very quickly and will get stuck on the fibres.
Step 8

Voila! You can place them in vertical or horizontal containers. and decorate them. They make an excellent Christmas gift for a female colleague or friend.

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