Nowadays, beeswax is used in skincare products to soothe symptoms from skin conditions, such as psoriasis, eczema, diaper rash, and wounds. Variations – Use up to 25 drops of your favorite fruit or spice essential oils in your mixture to make flavored lip balms. FAQ about this recipe for beeswax lip balm is beeswax good for lip balm? First, you must combine the beeswax with a carrier oil like argan oil. This is because beeswax is solid and won’t spread on your lips unless combined with oil.

I know that a lot of the younger girls in my family would absolutely love this swirled lip balm. One of the amazing things about making homemade lip balms is that you can give them to kids and not be worried about what you’re putting on their skin or potentially in their mouths. If making this as a gift for a kid I would probably go as far as to add in some edible glitter too, for some added magic. Start by filling a large pot halfway with water. Heat the water over medium-high heat until it boils.I am a big fan of Burt’s Bees as a brand in general, but their lip balms really are something special.

Thanks to its antibacterial properties, beeswax has a long history of being used for certain skin conditions, such as treating burns and wounds.This recipe is a lot of fun, and although it uses a pre-made lip balm base you could easily use the swirled effect with other lip balm recipes. They have mixed both colors and scents which makes it great for someone as indecisive as me. 4. Natural Lip Scrub No, beeswax is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t clog pores. This makes it a good choice for people prone to breakouts or clogged pores. This pink grapefruit lip balm has a lovely but subtle pink color, coming from natural beet root powder, which you could obviously adjust or entirely remove based on your preferences. The scent can be changed just as easily too, by swapping the grapefruit essential oil for another. This would be a really lovely lip balm for everyday use, as neither the scent nor color is overpowering. 12. EOS Inspired Lip Balm

I really like the scent of honey. I already use some skin and hair products which contain honey that give me great results, so I would love to try out this honey lip balm. It looks like a really nice smooth consistency too.

Let Sit– Let the tubes sit and harden for about an hour until they’re completely solidified. Tips for success:

My only issue with this lip balm recipe, and it is a rather disastrous one, is that I worry I might want to eat it. Honestly, how difficult would it be to resist the temptation of a chocolate truffle scented lip balm. Making our own homemade toiletries and skincare, I know exactly what my family is putting on their skin. No chemicals or artificial fragrances that could lead to a bad reaction or worse health problems down the road. It should take the beeswax lip balm no more than a few hours to solidify at room temperature. You can place it in the refrigerator to speed up the process or simply allow it to harden overnight. Place the beeswax and argan oil in the small pot and heat over medium heat until it has melted completely. Once melted, remove from heat and add in your vitamin E oil. After pouring the lip balm into your containers, allow them to cool to room temperature so they can solidify.Nowadays I would like to think I have become somewhat more sophisticated, and with that my DIYs have too. Homemade lip balm recipes are great in so many ways, you know exactly what you’re putting on your skin, there is a whole range of scents and ingredients you can experiment with, and it can also make a great gift. We recommend using beeswax, argan oil, and vitamin E oil. There is no need to use shea butter if you don’t want to. Melt one part beeswax with two parts argan oil. Next, add a few drops of vitamin E oil. Additionally, you can add a few drops of essential oil for fragrance. The ratio of beeswax to oil is one to two. For instance, if you use one tablespoon of beeswax, you would use two tablespoons of oil.