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Citrus Flavored DIY Beeswax Lip Balm

With only three main ingredients this DIY beeswax lip balm recipe is an easy, all-natural way to nourish and soften your lips!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 25 mins
Servings: 10 tubes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon shae butter
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 tablespoon beeswax
  • 2 trips orange peel 4 inches long
  • 2 trips lemon peel four inches long
  • 6 drops orange or citrus essential oil optional in place of peel
  • 6 drops Lemon Essential Oil optional in place of peel

Instructions

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  1. Combine all ingredients except essential oils into a double boiler and heat until everything is liquid and mixed. This takes roughly six minutes but I leave mine going for ten to better infuse the rinds.
  2. While this is boiling, set up your lip chap tubes and funnel. Have everything ready because you don't have a lot of time to pour before the mixture starts to harden.
  3. Remove from the double boiler. With a small knife or fork remove the rinds and whisk in essential oil.
  4. Moving quickly, pour the mixture into each individual tube slowly making sure to stop about a drop from the top.
  5. Let the tubes cool on the counter for one hour, place the tops on them and let them sit for twenty-four hours.

Notes

  • Reminder: if using essential oils in place of the peels, do not use this lip chap out in the sun. Citrus essential oils attract the sun and can cause burns.
  • Reminder: if using essential oils in place of the peels, do not use this lip chap out in the sun. Citrus essential oils attract the sun and can cause burns.
  • This recipe uses a base of coconut oil which means that the lip balm will be softer if stored in warmer temperatures.
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