Natural Sugar Cookie Lip Balm Recipe
Want soft, sweet-smelling lips this winter? Try this Natural Sugar Cookie Lip Balm Recipe! It's super easy to make at home.
Equipment
- Small mixing bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl
- Stirring spoon or spatula
- Empty lip balm tubes or small tins
- Dropper or small funnel
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons beeswax pellets
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon shea butter
- 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil
- 10 drops vanilla extract
- 5 drops cinnamon essential oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Instructions
- Place beeswax in your double boiler.
- Let it melt completely over low heat.
- This takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Don't rush this step!
- Add coconut oil and shea butter next.
- Stir gently until everything melts together.
- The mixture should look clear and smooth.
- Remove from heat now.
- Add your sweet almond oil.
- Stir well for 30 seconds.
- This helps everything blend perfectly.
- Now add vanilla extract and cinnamon oil.
- The smell will be absolutely amazing!
- Mix thoroughly for another 30 seconds.
- Work quickly before it hardens.
- Pour the mixture into your tubes or tins.
- Use a dropper for better control.
- Fill each container almost to the top.
- Leave your lip balms untouched for 2 hours.
- They need to cool completely.
- Don't move them during this time.
- Once solid, they're ready to use!
Notes
- Always use fresh, quality ingredients.
- Old oils can smell bad.
- Adjust the cinnamon oil to your preference.
- Some people like stronger scent.
- Label your lip balms with the date.
- They last about 6 months.
- Store them in a cool, dry place.
- Heat makes them melt.
- Don't skip the vitamin E oil.
- It helps preserve your lip balm.
- Test the consistency before pouring all of it.
- Put a drop on a cold plate.
- If it's too hard, add more oil.
- Too soft means add more beeswax.