Hello on Wednesday, and welcome to another Handy Holiday Crafts post. Today, I'm sharing how to make lip balm with beeswax and coconut oil. Enjoy!
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes
This post is part of our 2023 Handy Holiday Crafts Series, running each Wednesday until Christmas. Enjoy!
Have you always wanted to try making your own DIY lip balm? I did, and a few years ago, we made our own harvest cider lip balm. The first batch turned out so well we made a second.
If you suffer from dry lips, a homemade beeswax lip balm could be just what you need. Now, you'll find many different homemade lip balm recipes, with ingredients ranging from olive oil to cocoa butter and beyond. And honestly, it's straightforward to swap ingredients or even a few drops of essential oil to change the scent and properties of this natural lip balm recipe.
Follow this recipe precisely the first time, then switch oils or butters, or even add some of your favorite essential oils in later batches.
This beeswax and coconut oil lip balm works very well, keeping your dry lips (and even dry skin around your mouth) smooth and hydrated, especially when living in a cold climate.
Why We Make Our Beauty Products
In our family, we're constantly striving towards more self-sufficiency and natural living. And that extends to our beauty products.
Making our own health, beauty, and cleaning products means avoiding pesky chemicals and preservatives found too often in commercial lip balms. Plus, there's a definite charm in using natural products handcrafted using DIY recipes.
Ingredient List for This Natural Beeswax Lip Balm Recipe
Creating your lip balm is like cooking a simple recipe. You need the right ingredients in the right amounts. Here's what we'll use today.
- Beeswax Pellets: They give your balm its shape and a natural protective barrier for your lips.
- Organic Coconut Oil: It's the hydration hero that'll make your lips feel silky smooth.
- Shea Butter: This ingredient is a skin superfood, providing essential fatty acids and nutrients.
- Raw Honey: A natural humectant to keep your lips kissably soft.
- Vitamin E Oil: It's like the guardian of your lip balm, keeping it fresh longer.
- Ground Cinnamon: For a bit of zing and a natural plumping effect. Feel free to skip if you're not a fan.
Remember, you can swap out ingredients if you need to. You may have different carrier oils or favorite brands of beeswax pastilles, for example.
No pure beeswax? Use soy wax instead. No coconut oil? Sweet almond oil is a great substitute.
⬇️Want the printable recipe card? It's at the bottom of this post.⬇️
How to Make It
Ready to learn how to make lip balm with beeswax and coconut oil? Follow these simple steps.
- Melt the beeswax, shea butter, and coconut oil together. You can use a double boiler, a small pot in a large pan of water over low heat, or even a microwave to warm the lip balm mixture.
- Once the liquid oils combine and the wax melts, stir in the honey and vitamin E oil.
- Add a dash of cinnamon if you're feeling spicy. Try peppermint or orange essential oil, as we used in our harvest spice lip balm recipe.
- Pour the mixture into small pots, small tins, lip balm tubes or other small containers.
- Let the beeswax and coconut lip balm cool to room temperature and set. Patience is key.
And there you have it, your very own homemade lip balm.
Expanding Your Homemade Beauty Arsenal
Beyond lip balm, there's a world of homemade beauty products to create, each with unique benefits. Not only are these items a treat for yourself, but they also make thoughtful, personalized homemade gifts for any occasion.
- Shampoo Bars: Imagine a bar that cleanses your hair without stripping it of natural oils. As concentrated, water-free versions of traditional shampoo, shampoo bars reduce plastic waste and are ideal for travel.
- Peppermint Foot Scrub: After a long day, a peppermint foot scrub can be a revitalizing treat. The granular texture helps exfoliate, while the peppermint leaves a refreshing tingle, rejuvenating tired feet.
- Goat's Milk Soap: This gentle cleanser is a boon for sensitive skin. Goat's milk is rich in fatty acids and cholesterol, which make up a large portion of the skin membrane, aiding in moisture retention. We love goat's milk soaps.
- Natural Sunscreen: With skincare as a priority, a homemade sunscreen with non-nano zinc oxide can protect you without the harsh chemicals in commercial sunscreens.
- Gardener's soap: For those who love to dig in the dirt, gardener's soap is the perfect gift. With natural exfoliants like pumice or coffee grounds, gardener's soap scrubs away soil, leaving hands clean and soft.
Make these items with natural ingredients so you know exactly what's going into the products you're using and gifting. As part of the 2023 Handy Holiday Crafts Series, these crafts are not just fun and fulfilling to make but also serve as eco-friendly, practical gifts that anyone would be delighted to receive.
Making Natural Lip Balms is Easy
Learning how to make lip balm with beeswax and coconut oil is just the first step.
From nourishing lip balms to invigorating foot scrubs, the power to create natural, effective beauty products is in your hands. Whether you're looking to ditch the chemicals, save some money, or find the perfect handmade gift, these DIY creations are just the ticket. So set aside an afternoon, gather your ingredients, and start crafting.
The Value of Quality Ingredients
While the initial cost for some of these natural items might make you pause, consider this: they're multipurpose marvels. You'll be well-stocked for countless batches of lip balm (and lip balm containers. Plus, many ingredients, such as jojoba oil, appear in various natural recipes.
Also, consider foraging in your area for natural herbs, greens, leaves and berries for your skincare products.
Even better, each ingredient brings its own benefits – soothing, conditioning, and healing your lips while locking in moisture for the long haul.
Note: If you're dealing with already chapped or irritated lips, go easy on or skip the cinnamon, as it can irritate sensitive skin.
Beeswax and Coconut Oil Lip Balm FAQs
Got questions about how to make beeswax and coconut oil lip balm? Here are some answers!
What can I use if I don't have beeswax pellets?
If beeswax is hard to come by, soy wax or candelilla wax are excellent alternatives.
Can I add color to my lip balm?
Certainly! A pinch of natural mica powder or some beetroot powder can add a lovely hue to your balm.
How long does homemade lip balm last?
If stored properly, your lip balm can last up to a year. If it starts looking or smelling funky, it's time for a new batch.
How can I make this a softer lip balm?
So when we were making this, my teenage daughter said, "This is a good lip balm recipe," and she had a lot of fun helping me make it. Yet she wanted one that was softer.
We make many homemade items together as part of our hands-on homeschooling day. So, after some experimenting, we found the best way to make softer lip balms is to use less beeswax. More beeswax makes a firmer lip balm.
Making beauty products like this lip balm isn't just about the final product. It's about the joy of creating something with your hands.
It's about knowing exactly what goes into the recipe and the peace of mind that comes with that knowledge. Give it a try. Your lips will love you for it, and you'll have a blast doing it. Enjoy!
How to Make Beeswax and Coconut Oil Lip Balm
Discover the joys of DIY beauty with our instruction sheet on How to Make Lip Balm with Beeswax and Coconut Oil.
Materials
- 2 tablespoon shea butter
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 tablespoon beeswax pellets
- 1 Tablespoon raw honey
- 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
- ¼- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- You'll also need little pots or tins to hold your lip balm.
Tools
- glass measuring cup with spout
- measuring spoon
- spatula
- wooden spoon or stirring utensil
Instructions
- Place shea butter, coconut oil, beeswax, cinnamon, and vitamin E oil into a microwave-safe container. Because you will need to pour it later, a glass measuring cup with a spout is a great option.
- Melt for 45 seconds, stir, and then repeat in 30-second increments until everything is completely melted.
- Mix in honey until well combined.
- Carefully pour the melted mixture into small pots, this recipe fills two 2-ounce tins or four 1 ounce sized.
- Set aside until it hardens.
Notes
Make this recipe easily in the microwave, or use a heat resistant glass mason jar in a pan of water. Heat to medium, just enough for the ingredients to liquify and melt. It's also possible to make this in a double boiler. Just watch that temperature carefully!
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