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Method 1: Simple Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and Beeswax Balm

Published in Homemade Skincare 2 mins read

How to Make Homemade Face Balm

Create a luxurious, homemade face balm easily with this simple guide. Several methods exist, depending on your desired consistency and ingredients.

This method, referenced in multiple sources (LJ Natural, Feb 3, 2017), is quick and effective:

  1. Melt the base: Gently melt shea butter, cocoa butter, and beeswax together using a double boiler (bain-marie).
  2. Incorporate oils and powders: Once the mixture begins to cool, thoroughly stir in your chosen carrier oil (e.g., jojoba, coconut, olive oil) and any desired mineral powder (for tint or added benefits). Continue stirring until completely blended.
  3. Pot and cool: Pour the mixture into a sterilized small glass jar. Refrigerate to cool and solidify.

Method 2: Customizable Balm with Various Oils and Butters

This approach offers greater flexibility, drawing from recipes found on Amber Simmons' blog (Feb 27, 2017) and other resources:

  • Choose your fats: Select your preferred combination of butters (e.g., shea, cocoa, mango) and oils (e.g., jojoba, coconut, olive, almond). Recipes often use equal parts butter and oil.
  • Add beeswax: Incorporate beeswax pastilles for firmness. The ratio of beeswax to oils and butters determines the balm's consistency (more beeswax equals a firmer balm).
  • Melt and mix: Melt the ingredients using a double boiler or microwave (in short bursts, stirring frequently).
  • Cool and store: Pour into sterilized containers and let cool completely.

Method 3: Adding Essential Oils and Other Ingredients

Many recipes (Feasting At Home, Dec 17, 2020; Mindful Momma, Aug 16, 2024) suggest adding beneficial ingredients:

  • Essential oils: A few drops of lavender, chamomile, or rose essential oil can add fragrance and therapeutic benefits. Remember to use only high-quality, pure essential oils.
  • Vitamin E: Vitamin E oil acts as a preservative and antioxidant, extending the balm's shelf life.
  • Other additions: Consider adding ingredients like honey for extra moisture or zinc oxide for sun protection (ensure it's cosmetic-grade).

Important Note: Always use cosmetic-grade ingredients when making skincare products. Proper sterilization of containers is crucial to prevent bacterial growth.

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