Looking for a new project to do or
just simply want to make your own eco-friendly lip balm? Homemade lip
balm is a lot easier than one may think. To make these lip balms
(thanks to lemelange.com) recipes truly eco-friendly simply replace
the oils, such as almond oil with organic almond oil. Have fun
everyone!
Recipes For Making Lip Balm:
40% of your recipe should be any
cosmetic grade oil that is liquid at room temperature (sweet almond,
apricot kernel, avocado, grapeseed, hemp seed, macadamia, olive,
sunflower, etc.)
25% of your recipe should be any
cosmetic grade oil that is solid at room temperature (coconut,
lanolin, palm, mango butter, shea butter, etc.)
20% of your recipe should be cosmetic
grade Beeswax (white or yellow, pellets or solid blocks)
15% of your recipe should be any
cosmetic grade oil that is brittle at room temperature (cocoa butter,
palm kernel, etc.)
The above measurements are “weights”,
so you can calculate your own recipe in ounces, grams, or pounds.
Directions:
melt all carrier oils, honey, beeswax
and butters over low heat. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then
add the flavored oils, essential oils, vitamin E, etc. Stir until all
ingredients are blended well and pour into containers. The easiest
way to do this, is to purchase those inexpensive “pointy”
paper drink cups (like the kind on the side of a water cooler). Cut
off the point and use it as a funnel. Then you can just toss them out
when you’re finished!
You may have to “play around”
with these recipes by adding a tiny bit more or less of the beeswax
pellets. As with any of these recipes, if it comes out too soft, add
a few more beeswax pellets; if it’s too hard, add a little more
almond oil (or other oil). They’re really hard to mess up, so enjoy
yourself and have fun.
LIP BALM RECIPE #1:
2 Teaspoons Olive Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Grated Beeswax or Beeswax
Pellets
1/2 Teaspoon Shea Butter or Cocoa
Butter
Sweeten to taste, if necessary
Any Flavored Oil To Taste
1 Vitamin E Capsule (as a preservative)
(optional)
LIP BALM RECIPE #2:
3 oz. Almond Oil
Sweeten to taste, if necessary
1/2 oz. Beeswax or Beeswax Pellets
1 Vitamin E Capsule (as a preservative)
1-4 Drops Essential Oil (peppermint or
tea tree or sweet orange, etc.)
LIP BALM RECIPE #3:
2 Teaspoons Grated Beeswax or Beeswax
Pellets
3 – 6 Drops Flavored Oil
1 Teaspoon Sweet Almond Oil or Jojoba
Oil or mix 1/2 and 1/2
1 1/2 Teaspoon Cocoa Butter
1 Vitamin E Capsule (as a preservative)
LIP BALM RECIPE #4:
This one is positively excellent for
dry, cracked lips – even helps heal cold sores (it’s the emu oil….)
1 oz. Emu Oil
1 oz. Almond Oil
1 oz. Avocado Oil
1/2 oz. Shaved Beeswax or Beeswax
Pellets
6 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
2 Drops Tea Tree Essential Oil
3 Drops Lime Essential Oil
I find this very interesting and I love the idea. This way I know exactly what I am eating off my lips.
, it’s just to source the items now.
Wow. These recipes actually seem so simple. I think I will try it and see how easy it really is (or isn’t.)
You refer to palm oil. I cannot believe an eco website refers to the use of an oil that creates such devastation of the Indonesian rainforests, not to mention the habitat of Orangutans and other rare species. Please remove all references to palm oil.
Responses to Rowena
You know you do not need to use ”Palm oil” that is produced commercially. If you happen to live in a hot climate like phoenix you can actually make your own. If all references are removed I would not be able to use the product made in my backyard. I do use it in my soap making but many people say the same thing about my use of it….but if it comes from my own trees (and keep those chickens handy for the scorpions). Then I guess i should dig them up and plant something else instead.
By the by….you really do not need to kill the tree to get the oil….It just takes a bit more work.
I use certified organic palm kernel oil, and the company I buy it from adheres to strict environmental and state laws. They make sure that it is sustainably harvested. Not all palm kernel oil is from a rainforest being deforested.
You refer to existence. I can not believe a eco website refers to the use something that actually exists, not to mention all this stuff that may or may not apply because I didn’t really think it through. Please remove everything now.
I have been looking for sane, eco-friendly lip gloss recipes for a while, and had given up.
I can’t wait to try these out with a little mineral powder for color.
Thanks
I am so glad to have found this article. Commercial lip balms are often full of scary preservatives and petroleum based ingredients. Even one of the natural brands I was using has started adding benzyl-based preservatives.
Actually, these are basically the same ingredients in most commercial lip balms. Often, ingredients are listed by their chemical names and not their common names.
Some product lines charge more for the same ingredients, counting on people not knowing this. It is a great marketing maneuver.
These would be great to make for some nice Holiday presents; made in bigger batches to be made into individual sizes, an inexpensive and caring gift.
I never would have thought of vitamin E as a preservative! Where can you research the different oils and their consistencies? I’d like to try this, but don’t know that much about it.
Great easy recipes….thanks for sharing. I love that the preservatives are all natural. Makes me wonder why the BIG companies can’t just keep it simple…
Responses to Elena
Because, unfortunately, simple doesn’t bring in millions of dollars so to speak. Not everyone likes all natural (or almost all natural) products. Though, I don’t see why they should dislike them.
I think you are right. To some easy means whatever they are used to and comfortable with…even if it means being in denial about the dangers of petroleum and synthetic chemicals. All we can do is be an example of positive change…and look great while doing it
i tried this one its gd but i have a easy and better one that i sell for 50 cent each its amazing its all natural and it has a very good smell !!
Responses to yasmeen
Hi Yasmeen, would you mind sharing your recipe for lip balm.
Yasmeen, I would love your recipe as well but I also might be interested in purchasing so can you post where find you:)
I didn’t make these recipes. Instead I put Honey, shea butter and vaseline, and a small amount of red food colouring. It tastes beautiful [Yes I exidently nibbled my lip XD] and instead of it drying your lips out. it nourishes them and keeps them soft.
Responses to Ren
Ren – that would work well, but vaseline is a petroleum product, just like gasoline is – definitely not eco-friendly, or safe for you to get inside you.
I`ve made my own lipbalms before! they are the best! and so cheap!
I am wondering, because I only have some ingredients right now but I really want to make my lip balm NOW, would I be able to make a lip balm out of any of the ingredients I currently have: Shea butter, Coconut oil, Olive oil, honey, or tea tree essence? I don’t have any beeswax right now and I noticed that that’s one of the ever present ingredients, but can I get away with not having that in my lip balm? Please suggest any lippies I can make without beeswax! Thank you!
Responses to J
J -
You can do it without the beeswax, but you’ll have to put it in a small container with a screwtop lid on it, and it will be really runny. The beeswax is only to firm it up and let it hold its shape.
home made lip balms are the best! I just can’t use bought ones anymore.