DIY LIP BALM RECIPE
Here is my DIY lip balm recipe with candelilla wax, or carnauba wax which will keep your lips soft and plump while having less impact on our friends the bees! Vegan lip balms can be hard to find or expensive, which is why making your own lip balm may be the best thing to do. This DIY lip balm recipe is 100% vegan and cruelty-free.
Equipment
- double boiler
- 6 empty lip balm tubes
Materials
- 1 tsp Candelilla wax or Carnauba Wax
- 4 tsp Olive Oil
- 2 tsp Castor Oil
- 2 tsp Cocoa Butter
- 15 drops spearmint essential oil
Instructions
- Steps to Make Your DIY Vegan Lip Balm
- Add the proper amounts of carnauba wax or candelilla wax and cocoa butter to a double boiler.
- Melt your candelilla wax and cocoa butter in a double boiler.
- Add olive oil, castor oil to the boiler and allow melting thoroughly on low heat. Do not overheat!
- Add essential oils (optional) and mix well.
- Place your mixture into lip balm tubes and allow to cool.
