Homemade Shea Butter Lip Balm

Keep your lips luscious over winter with this soothing lip balm recipe. Make for yourself or gift to someone special.

This is a simple recipe you can make using ingredients you may have at home or everything is available in our store.

Ingredients

• 2 tsp Coconut Oil
• 2 1/2 tsp Shea Butter
• 1.5 tsp Australian Beeswax Pellets or Candelilla Wax Pellets
• 3-4 x 10mL Lip Balm Tins or a small heat proof jar

Optional

• 4 drops Vanilla Extract

At the time of posting, our oils are only available in store. All other items available online.

Method

1.  Melt together in a double boiler or a pyrex jug in the microwave(short bursts of 20 seconds at a time then check)
   • Coconut Oil
   • Shea Butter
   • Beeswax Pellets (or Candelilla)
2. Allow the mix to cool a little - around 2-5 minutes
3. Stir in the vanilla extract if using
4. Pour into the lip balm tins or a small jar and allow to cool
5. Your lip balm is now ready to use!

Recipe makes enough for 3-4 x 10ml tins. Always patch test prior to use. Happy making!