Beeswax Lip Balm
This minimalist lip balm recipe with beeswax, olive oil, and shea butter provides soothing relief for dry lips, is easy to customize, and makes a wonderful gift.
Yield: 8 tubes
Calories: 50kcal
Materials
Main Ingredients
- 10 g Beeswax Ensure it's cosmetic grade.
- 20 g Olive oil Regular or extra virgin olive oil works.
- 10 g Shea butter Use raw or refined as per preference.
Instructions
Preparation
- Set out your containers first.
- Weigh the beeswax and olive oil into your heat safe jar.
- Place the jar in a saucepan with a few inches of gently simmering water.
- Stir occasionally until the beeswax is fully melted, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, add the shea butter, and stir until smooth and fully liquid.
- Pour carefully into tubes or tins.
- Let it cool uncovered at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes to set.
Notes
To prevent grainy shea butter, use gentle heat and cool at a steady temperature. Avoid moving the containers during cooling.