Tinted lip balm

Course DIY

Keyword beeswax, diy beauty, stocking stuffers, tinted lip balm

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter and a little mica or beet powder. A sheer tint for lips in small tins.

What You’ll Need

2 TBSP coconut oil
1 TBSP beeswax pellets
1 TBSP shea butter
1/2 tsp red or rose mica powder
4 drops peppermint essential oil (optional)
10 drops vitamin E oil (optional)
1 drop natural red food color (optional)
Double boiler (or glass bowl over a pot half filled with water) 1 ounce metal tins

Directions

Make a double boiler by setting a glass bowl over a small saucepan that is half filled with water.
Add the coconut oil, beeswax, and shea butter; heat over medium-high, stirring now and then, until melted (about 7 minutes).
Switch off the heat and stir in the essential oil, food coloring, vitamin E, and mica.
Pour carefully into the tins and leave to cool completely.

Notes

Apply with a clean finger. Store in a cool, dark place; lasts about 6-12 months. Safety: use only cosmetic-grade mica labeled lip-safe; hot wax burns; peppermint oil is not for babies or young children; patch test.