Castor oil is a vegetable oil obtained from the castor bean a natural emollient that penetrates the skin and helps stimulate the production of collagen and elastin which can soften and hydrate the skin. Cinnamon and sweet orange are very comforting making this lip balm perfect for the winter and Christmas season!
Natural Emulsifier – 40 %
4 tablespoon Beeswax (or 3 only if you prefer a softer lip balm)
Oil phase – 60 %
1 tablespoon Castor oil
½ tablespoon of liquid honey
½ tablespoon of calendula oil
2 tablespoon of sweet almond oil
2 tablespoon of raw shea butter
1 capsule of vitamin e
Essential oils:
5 drops of Cinnamon leaf essential oils
5 drops of sweet orange essential oils
Directions:
Melt beeswax, oils, and honey in a double boiler of very low heat. Once melted take it off the heat and start whipping with an electric mixer until the liquid becomes frosty and the honey well blended. (at first you will see the honey at the bottom of the oils, that means it is not well mixed).
Add essential oils and pour the mixture into lip balm container before it starts to solidify.
If it has already starting to solidify, don’t panic! Put it back into the double boiler for a few seconds until it melts again and poor the rest in the containers.
Words of wisdom: Cinnamon leaf essential oil must be use with caution. Please do not increase the percentage of drops in your lip balm. Cinnamon essential oil can be a mucous membrane irritant and strong skin sensitizer. Only the oil from the leaf should be used. I never had any problems with this lip balm which is one of my favorite!
Yield: about 1.5 oz
