Lip Balm recipe

Beauty

Minty Lip Balm

A smooth, soothing lip balm that will keep your lips kissable all year long!

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Makes
45 mL

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Ingredients

  • 1 Tbsp grated unbleached beeswax or beads (15mL)
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)
  • 1 tsp liquid honey (5 mL)
  • 5 – 6 drops peppermint essential oil

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients a small jar, tin or heat-proof container. Fill a small saucepan with 2.5 cm (1 inch) of water. Place tin in water. Bring to a simmer.
  2. Stir with a wooden stick until completely melted. Remove pan from heat. Pour into pot or tubes. Let sit until completely set (30 minutes).

To use: Rub finger over pot surface a few times, then rub on lips. Repeat as necessary to keep lips feeling smooth and protected.

Yield: 45 mL (3 Tbsp) or 3 15 ml pots.

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