Did you know you can make your own lip balm? It’s super easy, and you will love the way your lips feel with it on!
I have been making my own lip balm now for several years. I love it so much, there is just no going back!
This recipe is amazingly simple, and they make for great stocking stuffers!
DIY Peppermint Lip Balm Recipe
Ingredients
1/2 cup coconut oil
1 ounce beeswax
3-5 drops Vitamin E oil (or squeeze out 1-2 capsules)
3-5 drops peppermint essential oil
lip balm containers
Directions
- Melt coconut oil and beeswax over medium heat (or in a microwave)
- Add Vitamin E and peppermint oil
- Mix thoroughly
- Immediately pour into lip balm containers
- Allow to cool for 20 minutes
This recipe makes approximately 32 lip balms in 0.15 ounce containers.
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Hey, great idea! Gotta try that! But what unit did you give the coconut oil in? Cups? And how many grams or mililitres is that? I’d rhank you for an answer ^^
The coconut oil is measured in cups (sorry- I just edited it to show) and google.com says that 1/2 cup equals 113.4 grams. Thanks for coming by!
Well. I screwed that up good. Mine are like crayons. Lol
Any suggestions? Can I melt them back down and add more coconut oil?
Yes, you can melt them down and add more coconut oil!
To test it, once it’s melted, dip a spoon into the mixture, blow on the spoon or let it sit on the counter a few minutes to cool, once it’s hard test the consistency.
Where do you get lip balm containers??
Amazon is great: http://amzn.to/UVE0AZ
Hi! Hope this isn’t a dumb question, but how do you get the the liquid balm “into” the tiny lip balm containers? 🙂 Thanks
I had it in a glass measuring cup with a pour spout and poured it in. You could probably use a small kitchen funnel, I’ve seen them with spouts that small.
Try a glass eye dropper for the mini lip balm tubes.
FOr the 1/2 c coconut oil, is that 1/2 c packed solid or 1/2 c melted? I tried a batch last night with the 1/2 c measured after melting, and the balm seems a little too oily. Also, the peppermint smell is not sstrong enough for me, so I will probably adjust that. I also added some Aloe concentrate. If you could advise on the coconut oil measurement, that would be great! Thanks!
That is 1/2 cup packed, not melted. It could also depend on the temperature of your region- we’re in Montana, so most of the time the lip balm is a perfect consistency, but during the hottest summer months it seems too oily. (And don’t carry it in your pocket, then it definitely seems too oily)I have added more peppermint, but it burns people with sensitive skin, so I kept it a lower amount in the recipe. It also can depend on the brand of essential oil, some are stronger than others. If you wish, you can remelt it and add some shavings of beeswax. When I was experimenting, if I added too much wax it wouldn’t spread at all, so melt it, add extra wax, test a few drops on wax paper so they cool quickly and you can tell if the consistency is good for you.
Great tips, thanks!
Yes, very awesome tips. Thank you!
Does it leave a weird taste in your mouth after using it?
No taste. You can smell the peppermint, but no taste.
Any ideas what to use as a coconut oil substitution? I’m allergic to nuts.
Coconut is not a nut, if you are allergic to tree nuts, coconut is fine. If you are actually allergic to coconut, then I’m not sure, because palm oil would probably work good, but it’s in the same family as coconut.
I’ve used safflower oil (you can find in the cooking oil section of grocery stores) works well, I’m looking forward to trying it with the coconut oil.
Actually the U.S. FDA declared that coconut was a tree nut in 2006. My allergist (MD & went to Harvard) said that I had to avoid coconut since I am allergic to walnuts & peanuts. If you have a tree nut allergy, avoid coconut until you get clearance from your allergist!!
Thank you for that input.
How about using other essential oils like lavender or chammomile?
You can use any essential oils you would like! I think chamomile would be lovely!
I’ve been using your recipe and love it. My problem is that the flavors aren’t strong enough. I’ve added more oil, but I worried about it becoming too oily. Is there a particular brand of essential oil you use?
Hi Cindy, I prefer very high quality, like the companies that do in-home classes (the hold themselves to a much higher standard), I avoid the generic brands you find in the health food stores. I’ve used up to 30 drops of an essential oil with good success, and the smell is nice, but I’m more careful when it’s a mint. To test a batch, I’ve put some on a spoon allowed it to cool and then tried it on my lips.
I use bergamot I love it
Please make sure you you only use aromatherapy grade oils that can be safely applied to the body. Many oils out there are made using unsafe methods that can introduce toxins.
Thank you, good point!
use vasoline and koolaid 🙂 mix well….
put into WASHED film container 🙂
Well. . .Vaseline is pretty much like motor oil and Kool-Aid has dye in it, which is also petroleum based. Sounds super cute if you aren’t into the natural stuff though. 🙂
Yes Vaseline is a petroleum product… i do not want that on my lips! It is cheap but not healthy
Can’t wait to try this! Have you tried putting the balm in small aluminum tins rather than the plastic tubes? I think that could add a nice “homemade” touch. Just want to be sure the consistency would work and could be applied using your finger…
Yes, I have done that. It looks nice and works well!
Have you ever made it without the peppermint oil? Does it still smell good?
I haven’t, but depending on the beeswax, some have a sweet honey smell, so it would smell like honey. You could also try other essential oils that you would prefer.
If you are using a good food grade coconut oil you would get a nice scent from that as well without the peppermint E.O.
Great recipe! I’ve also done holiday lip balms with flavoring oils as well. 🙂
what can i use instead of coconut? cant use it at our house
I think almond, jojoba or olive oil would work well, you may have to add a little more beeswax, I haven’t experimented with other oils, just because I like the coconut oil so much.
awesome thanks!
Love this , I cut the ingredients in 1/2 and added 1 drop of lavender oil, came out great, no more store bought ever!!!!!!! Thanks
Wonderful! I may have to add lavender to mine next time!
I need a lip balm with spf. Besides coconut oil having some spf in it, would adding a little bit of zinc oxide to it affect the outcome of the product?
I haven’t used zinc oxide in it, so can’t really say. But if you do, please reply and let us know how it worked!
Since Christmas is in t-minus 4 days and I’ll be spending the majority of that occupied by family gatherings, I’m going to make this with flavour extracts. Has anyone tried this, before I get into it?
I have a bunch of banana, brandy and vanilla extract that would be awesome with the coconut oil (separate batches!), it’s not super healthy but I don’t have time to go find the right essential oils…
The first batch I made I used an extract and it worked well. It’s been a while, but I think I had to use more extract then the amount of essential oil I put in the recipe. Simply because the extract isn’t as strong as essential oil.
Those flavors sound lovely!
A few other essential oils to consider would be: Lavender, used for healing, skin care, soothes and calms. Melaleuca (tea tree) kills bacteria & viruses on contact, excellent for cuts and wounds, antiseptic for skin problems. Wild orange is antibacterial, antifungal, energizes, recommended for early stages of cold or flu. I’m going to try a combination of lavender and melaleuca myself. Doterra essential oils are 100% certified pure therapeutic grade and can safely be ingested, used topically or aromatically. They can be purchased here http://www.mydoterra.com/236720/ . Another tip would be to pour the mixture into lip balm pots or tins.
Do you think if i added a chunk of red lipstick to add colour if it would mix well?
I think so, I’ve read of people adding color that way.
Cinnamon and cocoa powder and even paprika for a red tone make great tints.all natural so you dont get the chemicals from the lipstick.
Was just wondering if you knew how long the lip balms keep? I would assume a long while due to the ingredients used…
I think it keeps well 6-8 months. I had some sitting after that and it becan to seperate, still was nice on my lips, but didn’t keep them moisturized as long.
Coconut oil liquifies at 76 degrees fahrenheit.
Color can be natural with cinnamon or cocoa powder all natural so you dont get the chemicals from lipstick
I hope to try this out soon!
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Thank you.
Use a syringe to fill the tube and keep a heating pad close to keep the syringe in liquid state. A recipe is a template, mix n match your ingredients , play with it.
My girls are allergic to tree nuts ie: coconuts. Do you have to use it? Is there something I can substitute?
Please read comments to find suggestions, I know it has come up.
Hi, sorry I’m coming late, but could I half this recipe?
Yes you can!
Is Shea butter safe to use on your lips? And would it take the place of the coconut oil or beeswax? Thanks!
No idea, but I’m sure it wouldn’t take much research to figure it out. 🙂
I can’t wait to try this!!! 🙂
I can’t wait to try this!!! 🙂
Hi! How long does the lip balm stay good for? I was considering making it for a baby shower that is in 2 months. Thank you!
I make it once a year and use it within that time. I think it’s at it’s best within the first 6-8 months though.
Thanks for the recipe! I’m definitely making some up soon. I forgot to look for vitamin e when I was out shopping though. One suggestion, someone talked about using Shea butter. I discovered I am allergic to that. It’s related to rubber & latex. I was surprised! Sadly I had to throw out most of a batch of body butter due to severe itching. Next batch without the Shea butter was just fine.
So, how much lip balm does this make? I want to try some, but only make 1-2 tubes.
Lip balm is my fav! If I use a different essential oil, will the amount change? I was thinking Jasmine essential oil, ’cause I have some at home…
It makes between 30 and 35 tubes. You can try to half or quarter the recipe, you could also store the excess in a glass jar and reheat to refill a tube when needed. I would use the same amount of essential oil, no matter what type of essential oil it is.
So, with that many lip balms.. Will I be able to hold onto them for a while? They won’t go bad for sitting for too long?? Thanks =)
I give quite a few away, and I think they’re best when used the first year at least. They still work after that, just not as smooth, as the oil and wax start separating.