Lip Balm

Outdoors, Recipes

Supplies:

  • 1/4oz tubs

Ingredients:  

  • 2 Tbs beeswax pellets
  • 1/8 C coconut oil
  • 2 Tbs olive oil or aloe vera
  • 10 drops of Lavender EO

Instructions:  

  • Melt coconut oil, olive oil, & beeswax over double boiler (or low power in microwave).  Let cool slightly.  Add essential oils and mix well. Place in fridge for 30-60 minutes to lightly solidify. Whip & spoon into tubs.

 

Tips & Alternatives:

Add Spearmint for flavor

Add 6 drops of Carrot seed EO for sun protection

Add 6 d of Copaiba EO for anti-inflammatory.

Uses:

  • Apply to prevent dry, cracked, or burned lips

  • Apply to soothe lips or small dry & irritated skin patches

  • Rub over minor scratches.

  • Cuticle or Lip balm
  • Rub on painful gums (Copaiba & Clove)