How to Make Natural Lip Balm at Home

Creating your own natural lip balm is easy and rewarding! This guide provides a simple recipe and steps to get you started.

Ingredients for Basic Natural Lip Balm

Most recipes use a combination of oils and waxes to create the perfect consistency. Common ingredients include:

Beeswax: Provides structure and firmness to the balm. (Wellness Mama suggests 1 tablespoon).
Shea Butter or Cocoa Butter: Adds moisturizing and softening properties. (Wellness Mama suggests 2 tablespoons of cocoa butter, but shea butter or mango butter are also suitable).
Coconut Oil: Provides moisturizing and adds a smooth texture. (The Coconut Mama recommends 3 tablespoons of virgin or expeller-pressed coconut oil, and The Family Freezer also uses coconut oil).
Sweet Almond Oil (Optional): Adds extra moisturizing benefits. (Martha Stewart mentions using 1 tablespoon).
Essential Oils (Optional): Add fragrance and potential therapeutic benefits (e.g., peppermint for a cooling sensation). (Aberle Home uses peppermint essential oil).

Combine Ingredients: Carefully measure your chosen ingredients. (Blake Hill House notes a basic recipe makes approximately ten tubes).
Melt: Combine all ingredients in a double boiler or heat-safe bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir gently until completely melted and smooth. (Lemons Lavender and Laundry emphasizes the quick preparation time).
Pour: Carefully pour the melted mixture into small containers, such as lip balm tubes or tins.
Cool: Allow the lip balm to cool and solidify completely at room temperature. This may take 30 minutes to an hour. (Martha Stewart shows the balm solidifying).

Customization: Experiment with different ratios of oils and butters to achieve your preferred consistency and level of moisture.
Tinting: Add a tiny amount of natural food coloring or beetroot powder for a subtle tint. (Martha Stewart mentions adding a tint).
Storage: Store your homemade lip balm in a cool, dry place to maintain its quality.

Always perform a patch test before applying any new homemade product to your lips, especially if you have sensitive skin or allergies.