Homemade Lip Balm - All Natural Recipe

Have you ever wanted to try to make your own homemade lip balm? Our healthy, all natural ingredient recipe is super easy to make. This is a great time to mix up some of your own unique concoctions to give away for the holidays~

Beeswax provides an effective barrier to harsh weather conditions. The olive oil and cocoa butter in this recipe help soften and smooth dry lips. Almond oil adds a sweet, nutty flavor. Additionally, you can add other essential oils depending on your personal preference.

3/4 oz. beeswax

1/2 oz.. lanolin

1/2 oz. cocoa butter

1/2 oz. olive oil

1 1/2 oz. sweet almond oil

2 t. honey

(you can always add 1 tsp. of the following essential oils: peppermint, spearmint, sweet orange, lime, lemon, tangerine, or vanilla)

Melt the beeswax in a double boiler over low heat. In a separate pan, gently heat the lanolin and cocoa butter.. stirring until the mixture is fully liquid. Add the oils, stirring over low heat until fully combined and stir in the melted beeswax. Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool until just beginning to set. Then add the honey and stir thoroughly until fully incorporated. Scoop into glass jar with screw top lid and let set at room temperature.

(Courtesy of The Beekeeper's Bible)