Dry, chapped lips are a common problem that many people experience, especially during the winter months when the air is dry and cold. Chapped lips can also be caused by dehydration, excessive sun exposure, and certain medications. Symptoms of dry, chapped lips include flaking, cracking, and soreness. These symptoms can be not only uncomfortable but also unsightly, making it difficult to wear lipstick or other lip products. Regularly applying lip balm can help to prevent and alleviate dry, chapped lips. Store-bought lip balms can be expensive and may contain harmful chemicals. Fortunately, making your own lip balm at home is easy, affordable, and allows you to control the ingredients you use. In this article, we'll go through 10 DIY lip balm recipes that you can try out.
Coconut Oil and Beeswax Lip Balm To make this lip balm, melt 2 tablespoons of beeswax pellets and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a double boiler. Once melted, pour the mixture into a small container or lip balm tube and let it cool and solidify.
Shea Butter and Almond Oil Lip Balm To make this balm, melt 2 tablespoons of shea butter and 2 tablespoons of almond oil in a double boiler. Once melted, pour the mixture into a small container or lip balm tube and let it cool and solidify.
Cocoa Butter and Peppermint Lip Balm To make this lip balm, melt 2 tablespoons of cocoa butter and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a double boiler. Once melted, add a few drops of peppermint essential oil, pour the mixture into a small container or lip balm tube, and let it cool and solidify.
Honey and Beeswax Lip Balm To make this balm, melt 2 tablespoons of beeswax pellets and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a double boiler. Once melted, add 1 tablespoon of honey and pour the mixture into a small container or lip balm tube and let it cool and solidify.
Avocado Oil and Vitamin E Lip Balm To make this balm, melt 2 tablespoons of beeswax pellets and 2 tablespoons of avocado oil in a double boiler. Once melted, add 1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil, pour the mixture into a small container or lip balm tube, and let it cool and solidify.
Almond Butter and Coconut Oil Lip Balm To make this lip balm, melt 2 tablespoons of almond butter and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a double boiler. Once melted, pour the mixture into a small container or lip balm tube and let it cool and solidify.
Lavender and Beeswax Lip Balm To make this balm, melt 2 tablespoons of beeswax pellets and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a double boiler. Once melted, add a few drops of lavender essential oil, pour the mixture into a small container or lip balm tube, and let it cool and solidify.
Cinnamon and Shea Butter Lip Balm To make this lip balm, melt 2 tablespoons of shea butter and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a double boiler. Once melted, add 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, pour the mixture into a small container or lip balm tube, and let it cool and solidify.
Jojoba Oil and Beeswax Lip Balm To make this balm, melt 2 tablespoons of beeswax pellets and 2 tablespoons of jojoba oil in a double boiler. Once melted, pour the mixture into a small container or lip balm tube and let it cool and solidify.
Rose and Beeswax Lip Balm To make this lip balm, melt 2 tablespoons of beeswax pellets and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a double boiler. Once melted, add a few drops of rose essential oil, pour the mixture into a small container or lip balm tube, and let it cool and solidify.