Oh … and what if I replaced some of the beeswax with organic hemp seed oil (not Shea butter)? What would the correct ratio be? Would I have to use more peppermint oil to cover the strong hemp smell? Would it still be a stick formulation, which is what I want?

If I want a recipe that is a little softer, with less beeswax, what substitute oils do you recommend as a partial replacement for the beeswax?

Very sweet. The honey makes a great lip balm!

1) if I wanted to replace some of the beeswax with Shea butter, how would I do that? (The correct ratio, I mean)

2) how do I get a stick formulation in which the honey is evenly distributed when solidified?

In reply to Natalie Wood.

I love this recipe and make it often. I use a little less beeswax and usually skip the essential oils. Everyone loves it! Thank you.

yes!

instead of sunflower oil can either Olive, grape seed or avacodo oil be used?

thanks natalie, really happy you like my recipe 🙂

I love this recipe I have used it as a base for 2 years now I often change out the oils to hemp seed as coconut drys me out which defeats the point for me. That being said this is a great base to adjust and make your own recipe and one of the few genuine recipes that ive found that makes a stick rather than a balm. Ive never stored it in the fridge even in the summer it stays solid.

an electric whip would work best.