How to Make Lip Balm

Learning how to make lip balm is easy - the steps are simple and the ingredients are inexpensive and easy to find. This allows you to make the perfect gift for someone else or treat yourself to a personalized product. Who doesn't want silky smooth lips?

The following recipe is one of the easiest and inexpensive lip balm recipes you can follow. If you have a microwave, you can make it. The best part is that the ingredients are easy to find - they're in most grocery, health, or drug stores.

Homemade Lip Balm
Ingredients You Will Need
1 teaspoon of beeswax
1 teaspoon of vanilla
1 teaspoon of Calendula oil
3 drops of lavender essential oil

The first step to make lip balm is to melt the beeswax. When the beeswax is fully melted, gradually add the oils, stirring as you go. Once the oils have been completely added, heat for 30 seconds. When the ingredients are blended, you should pour the lip balm into containers and let the balm cool. You can let it cool at room temperature or place the containers in a freezer. The latter option will result in a smoother appearance and will be faster.

You can use just about anything to store your lip balm. You can reuse old containers or buy new ones at a craft store. If you want to spice up your lip balm, consider adding little extras to your batches. Try using baking products like baking glitter or sprinkles to make your lip balm that much more unique. Additionally, if you want to play with the color of the lip balm, consider adding powder drink mixes or food coloring to the mixture. The more you make the lip balm, the more you will know about your preferences when it comes to texture and taste.