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This is
my favorite lip balm recipe that I am sharing with you. I am addicted to lip balm and put loads on
during the day. I can never have
enough around. I get my lip balm in my purse, in the car, in the pocket of
every coat, by my computer, and the list goes on. This lip balm is also
great used on your cuticles.
Making
your own lip balm and/or gloss is simple, very economical, and it is truly
rewarding. By making your own lip balm, you know what products are going
into it, and that you are using safe ingredients. I have made my own lip
balms for several years now. They also make great gifts.
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An easy guide for creating your own lip balm recipes can be obtained by using
the following proportions. The below measurements are weights.
You can calculate your own recipes in ounces, grams, or pounds.
I, personally, like to measure all my ingredients in grams, as
it is easier to get an accurate measurement. Most kitchen
scales list grams along with ounces.
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20%
Beeswax (white or yellow pellets or solid blocks)
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25%
cosmetic grade oil that is solid at room temperature
(Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Aloe Vera Butter, Palm Oil, Mango
Butter, Shea Butter, etc.)
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15%
cosmetic grade oils that are brittle at room temperature
(Cocoa Butter, Pal Kernel Oil, etc.)
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40%
cosmetic grade oils that are liquid at room temperature
(Caster Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, Aloe
Oil, Jobo Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, etc.)
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Linda's Lip Balm Recipe
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Ingredients |
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Total Grams |
Percent of Total |
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Phase 1 |
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Beeswax |
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21 |
0.220 |
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Coconut Oil |
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6 |
0.057 |
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Shea Butter |
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9 |
0.06 |
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Aloe Vera butter |
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11 |
0.11 |
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Cocoa Butter |
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7.5 |
0.08 |
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Phase 2 |
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Castor Oil |
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14 |
0.15 |
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Other Oils:
Grapeseed Oil - 10 grams
Aloe Vera Oil - 6 grams
Jobo Oil - 5 grams
Hemp Oil - 4 grams
(You can use a combination of other
oils such as avocado oil, olive oil, etc.) |
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25 |
0.26 |
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Phase 3 |
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Vitamin E Acetate
(You can use vitamin E capsule. Just puncture with a needle.) |
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3 |
0.03 |
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Peppermint Essential Oil
(You can substitute your favorite oil) |
2 drops |
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Totals |
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96.5 |
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DIRECTIONS:
Phase 1:
Break Phase 1
solids (beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter, aloe vera butter, cocoa butter) into smaller pieces. This speeds up the melting process.
In a heat-proof glass
container (a pyrex measuring cup will work), add the pieces of solid oils.
Place the container in a shallow pan of water over low heat (the
water level should come up to about half way up the sides). Simmer the water
gently, and let the solids melt until liquefied. Once melted, remove from heat. NOTE: Use
caution and never heat over direct heat.
Phase 2:
Add Phase 2
oils to the hot melted oils; stir together to blend. Be careful not to burn
yourself. Oils and wax get hot very quickly and the temperature can climb
higher than you suspect.
Phase 3:
Add Phase 3
ingredients (vitamin E and essential oil). Stir to blend together. Be
careful when adding essential oil, as they can be overpowering. I like to
just faintly scent my lip balms. You may substitute for any flavor you
prefer.
Pour into
¼-or ½-ounce containers of your choice and let cool thoroughly before
placing lids. Don't let the mixture cool too much before
pouring. If the lip balm begins to solidify and clings to the edges of the
pot or measuring cup, quickly reheat the oil. NOTE? You can purchase
disposable droppers (pipettes) for getting
the hot solution into the containers.
Lip balm tubes will hold
about .15 ounces of product.
Lip balm pots will hold about .25 ounces of product.
Once the solution
cools there will be a slight indentation from shrinkage
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