Lip balm is a product that is applied to the lips to moisturize and protect them from dryness, chapping, and cracking. It is typically made from a combination of waxes, oils, and other ingredients that work together to create a barrier on the lips that helps to lock in moisture. Homemade lip balm is a great way to control the ingredients that go into the product and to customize it to your personal preferences. It is also an easy and cost-effective alternative to buying lip balm from the store.
The basic ingredients that are typically used in homemade lip balm include beeswax, which acts as the base and helps to harden the balm; oils, such as coconut oil and sweet almond oil, which provide moisture and nourishment to the lips; and essential oils, which give the balm a pleasant fragrance and can also have additional benefits for the skin. One of the benefits of making your own homemade lip balm is that you can customize the ingredients to suit your individual needs. If you have sensitive skin, you can use hypoallergenic ingredients. If you want a lip balm with SPF, you can use zinc oxide.
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How to make homemade lip balm?
Beeswax and Coconut Oil Lip Balm
Beeswax is a natural emulsifier and thickener that helps to lock in moisture and protect the lips from the elements. It also has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that can help to heal and soothe dry, cracked, or irritated lips. Coconut oil is an excellent natural moisturizer that is easily absorbed by the skin. When combined, beeswax and coconut oil create a homemade lip balm that is nourishing, moisturizing, and protective.
To make a DIY beeswax and coconut lip balm, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Essential oils of your choice (optional)
How to make it?
- First of all, you need to melt the beeswax pellets in a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water.
- After melting, remove from heat and stir in the honey and essential oils, if you are using them.
- Then, pour the homemade lip balm into lip balm tubes or a small container and let it cool and solidify.
- Once it gets solid, the lip balm is ready to use.
Rose Lip Balm
Rosehip oil is extracted from the seeds of the rose plant and is high in essential fatty acids and antioxidants that can help to moisturize and protect the lips. Rose essential oil gives a beautiful aroma and also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help to soothe and heal dry, cracked lips. This homemade lip balm will leave your lips feeling soft, smooth, and hydrated, and also the rose essential oil will give a refreshing and pleasant aroma.
To make a homemade rose lip balm, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon rosehip oil
- 1/2 teaspoon rose essential oil
How to make it?
- Similarly to the first one, you need to melt the beeswax pellets and coconut oil together in the heat.
- Then, take it off from heat and add rosehip oil and rose essential oil in it, and stir properly.
- Replace the homemade lip balm in the lip-blam glass container and let it cool over time. Remember to use a glass container other wise your lip balm will get damaged.
- Once solid, the lip balm is ready to use.
DIY Shea Butter Lip Balm
Shea butter is a natural emollient that can help to soothe and hydrate the lips. Coconut oil and beeswax are also great ingredients for homemade lip balms as they provide a barrier to lock in moisture and protect the lips from the elements.
The optional honey is a natural humectant, which means it can help to attract and retain moisture in the lips. Essential oils like peppermint, vanilla, or lemon can be added for a pleasant aroma and additional benefits in this homemade lip balm.
To make a homemade shea butter lip balm, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon shea butter
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon beeswax pellets
- 1/2 teaspoon honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon of your favorite essential oil (optional)
How to make it?
- Take a pan and put beeswax pellets, shea butter, and coconut oil in it. Put it on the heat to melt.
- After it gets melted, remove it from the heat and stir in the honey and essential oil, if desired.
- Pour the mixture into a lip balm container and let it sit to cool down.
DIY Peppermint
Peppermint essential oil has a refreshing and invigorating scent and also has a cooling effect on the skin. It also has natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties that can help to soothe and protect the lips. Coconut oil and beeswax provide a barrier to lock in moisture and protect the lips from the elements. This homemade lip balm will leave your lips feeling soft, smooth, and hydrated, and also the peppermint essential oil will give a refreshing and pleasant aroma.
To make a homemade peppermint oil lip balm, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon sweet almond oil
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint essential oil
How to make it?
- Once your beeswax and coconut oil gets melted, add sweet almond oil and peppermint essential oil in it and stir well.
- Put the mixture into a glass container and let it cool down and freeze. After freezing, you can use this homemade lip balm.
What ingredient to avoid in a lip balm?
Keep away from lip balms with menthol, camphor, phenol, or any type of alcohol in them. The skin may get irritated by these substances even though they may offer an instant cooling feeling. They may even eliminate the skin’s outer layers in some instances, leaving your lips vulnerable to environmental risks and without any protection.
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