The gift-making continues around here, and after our perfume adventures, Keira and I decided to make some lip balm, too.
For our first batch, we used a recipe we found online but it set much too hard. So we scraped out the little pots and re-melted everything and made a second and then third batch. I can't tell you the exact measurements for our lemon + honey lip salve, but we're pleased with the final product!
The ingredients we used: beeswax (not too much), shea butter, almond carrier oil, 1 tsp of manuka honey, 5 drops of lemon essential oil and 5 drops of sweet orange essential oil. We melted this mixture slowly in a double boiler until smooth, then poured into little pots.
For our second batch, we were more careful to keep track of our measurements. Here's our recipe for rose-geranium lip balm, in case you feel like making some too:
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Rose geranium lip balm - makes three little pots
Into a microwave proof jug (or double-boiler on the stovetop), measure:
2 tsp carrier oil such as jojoba or sweet almond
1/2 tsp manuka honey (for sweetness - optional)
9 grams beeswax, grated or chopped
2 Tb coconut oil
2 Tb shea butter
2 thin slices from a commercial lipstick (for a little colour- but this is also optional)
5 drops each of rose and geranium essential oils
Melt in the microwave at 20-second intervals and stir well to combine. When the mixture is completely melted and smooth, pour into your pots or tubes. Leave to set for half an hour.
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