How to Make Your Own Lip Balm with Lemon Balm at Home
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Creating your own lip balm at home can be a rewarding and satisfying endeavor, especially when you incorporate the soothing properties of lemon balm. Not only does lemon balm give your homemade lip balm a refreshing scent, but it also offers calming and healing benefits for your lips. In this post, we'll guide you through a simple recipe to make your very own lip balm with lemon balm.
Ingredients You Will Need
To get started, you'll need the following ingredients:
- Beeswax: Provides a sturdy base for your lip balm and helps keep it solid at room temperature.
- Coconut Oil: Adds moisture and a smooth texture.
- Shea Butter: Known for its hydrating properties, shea butter will keep your lips soft and supple.
- Lemon Balm Essential Oil: This is the star ingredient for our lip balm with lemon balm, offering both fragrance and healing properties.
- Vitamin E Oil: Acts as a natural preservative and adds extra nourishment.
- Optional: Tinting Agent: If you want your lip balm to have a slight color, you can add a small amount of natural coloring.
Instructions
- Melt the Base: In a double boiler, combine 2 tablespoons of beeswax, 2 tablespoons of coconut oil, and 1 tablespoon of shea butter. Heat gently and stir until completely melted and combined.
- Add Nutrients: Remove from heat and swiftly mix in 5-6 drops of lemon balm essential oil and 5 drops of vitamin E oil.
- Optional Tinting: If you wish to add color, stir in a small amount of your tinting agent until the desired shade is achieved.
- Pour into Containers: Carefully pour the mixture into small lip balm containers or tubes. Let them cool and solidify at room temperature.
- Enjoy Your New Lip Balm: Once solidified, your lip balm with lemon balm is ready to use! Enjoy the refreshing and soothing effects on your lips.
Shop Ready-made Lip Balm with Lemon Balm
If making your own lip balm sounds like too much work, you can find high-quality options ready for immediate use. Check out Lipoxi's Lip Balm with Lemon for a convenient alternative that captures the essence of lemon balm. For more lip balm options, see our full Lip Balm Collection.
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