It took a few tries, but we finally made a lip balm that's "just right!" It's a combination that works to permanently heal your lips, rather than offer a short-term solution as is the case with many store-bought brands made from synthetic ingredients.
There are a variety of cute little containers to use at the Dollar Store, and if you really want to go all out, you can even design your own labels on the computer! (Do I smell a business potential here? If you're in the natural skin care business, this recipe is free to use.)
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Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 Tbsp grated beeswax
- 1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1 Tbsp Sweet Almond Oil
- 800 IU (2 capsules) Vitamin E
- 3 drops tea tree oil
- 4 drops spearmint oil
- Combine beeswax, coconut oil, and almond oil in a glass measuring cup (or a double boiler, if you have one).
- Add water to a small saucepan and set the measuring cup inside. Heat slowly until all the ingredients have melted together.
- Remove from heat. Pierce the vitamin E capsules (I used the tine of a fork) and squeeze into the oil mixture. Add the essential oils and stir together.
- Pour into a small container and let it stand for twenty minutes to cool and harden before using.
Looking to make more of our own natural skin care products? Try the DIY Guide by Kristy Howard from Little Natural Cottage. It's a winner of a book and a steal at just $4.00!