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French Organic Lip Balm

8 Oct

Shea Butter is naturally rich in Vitamins A, E, and F, as well as a number of other vitamins and minerals. Vitamins A and E help to soothe, hydrate, and balance the skin. This is the perfect lip balm to protect your lips from the sudden change of temperature…with a French Flair!

 Natural Emulsifier – 30%

3 teaspoons of Natural beeswax pellets

Oil phase – 70 %

2 teaspoons of organic refined shea butter

2 teaspoons of organic apricot Kernel oil or sweet almond oil

1 teaspoon of organic Coconut oil

2 teaspoons of organic Castor oil

Essential oils:

10 drops of Natural Vanilla extract

10 drops of Organic Lavender essential oil

Directions:

Melt beeswax & oils in a double boiler of low heat. Once melted take it off the heat and add the essential oils – Mix well. Pour it into lip balm containers before it starts to harden.

If it has already starting to harden, simply put it back in the double boiler for a few seconds until it melts again. Voila!

How to stuff stockings with homemade lip balms

17 Dec
Stocking stuffers are all the little gadgets, trinkets and sugar treats… Let me share a great addition to stuff your stockings… a homemade and natural lip balm for cold winters!
Here is one of my favorite recipe:
Beeswax

Natural Beeswax Pellets

Coconut lip balm

Coconut oil is excellent as a skin moisturizer and softener. Add some vanilla essential oil for a subtle exotic scent.  A simple and fun recipe!

Natural Emulsifier – 40 %

2 tablespoon Beeswax

Oil phase – 60 %

3 tablespoon of Coconut oil

1 tablespoon Castor oil

1 capsule of vitamin e

Essential oils:

Optional 10 drops of vanilla essential oil

Directions:

Melt everything in a double boiler of low heat. Once melted take it off the heat and pour the mixture into lip balm containers before it start to solidifier. 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.

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