Beeswax: Beeswax is naturally hydrating and increases essential moisture in the skin. Commonly found in hand and body creams, beeswax helps to retain natural skin moisture.

In our biggest beauty test yet, involving the most testers and products we've tried to date. Nearly 1,400 women swiped and pouted their way through 61 brands of lip balms to find the most effective lip treatment. We asked them to assess ease of use and how well the balm hydrated and protected their lips from dryness Our testers also looked into greasiness and how often they needed to reapply the balm throughout the day. In the GHI beauty lab, we measured how effective each balm was at maintaining the protective moisture barrier of the skin over a six-hour period after applying the product. Vanilla isn’t truly an essential oil, but it’s much better for you to use in homemade goods than a fragrance oil since the oil is at least made from real vanilla.)

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I love adding raw honey to my lip balm and have done so many times. Unfortunately, some readers have said that the honey sunk to the bottom of their containers. I believe this is due to the type of honey used (raw vs pasteurized) and also how well the honey is mixed into the lip balm in step 4. You may leave it out completely if you do not wish to use it. This lip balm is still very good without it. What ingredients do you need to make lip balm? Poppy: Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire Microcristalline, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Mica, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopherol, Rosin/Colophonium/Colophane, BHT, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Fragrance/Parfum, Limonene, Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 6 Lake (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410). Essential oils . You can use Vanilla Oil, which isn’t a true essential oil but is a natural fragrance oil. You can also use Balsam of Peru, which works well for a true EO. All essential oils are optional. Don’t add them if you don’t have them.

Peppermint oil and vanilla are a great combo (use vanilla extract if you don’t have vanilla essential oil)! I also love sweet orange essential oil for my lip balms. The honey separated in this lip balm. Did I do something wrong? And second, I can control what goes in and what doesn’t go in my lip balm. I was pretty happy with the peppermint formula, but this vanilla version is my favorite. It’s softer thanks to the addition of the sweet almond oil. The only thing I might do differently next time is add a bit more of the vanilla oil as I love all things vanilla. Don’t want to make your own Lip Balm and would rather buy it instead? I love the natural lip balms from Made On! You agree to indemnify and hold Space NK (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party. Coconut Oil. I buy mine in bulk from Azure Standard. You can use olive or sunflower oil if you are allergic. I use expeller-pressed coconut oil to avoid the coconut scent, but you can use extra virgin if that’s what you have.In a double boiler, combine the avocado oil, shea butter, beeswax, coconut oil, vitamin E oil, and vanilla. Stir until completely melted. Cherry: Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diisostearyl Malate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polybutene, Hydrogenated Poly (C6-14 Olefin), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire microcristalline, Octyldodecanol, Synthetic Wax, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Vanillin, Propylene Carbonate, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Flavor/Aroma, Mica, Rosin/Colophonium/Colophane, BHT, Cinnamal, Eugenol, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410). This sweet and replenishing homemade vanilla lip balm is simple to make yourself with just a few ingredients, and it’s amazing at keeping your kisser healthy. It’s also perfect for colder weather when our lips need a little extra nourishment.

This balm goes on smooth and you can feel it giving you that extra layer of moisture. Plus, the beeswax is perfect for holding in all that moisture and creating a barrier against wind and dryness.Step Two: Remove from heat. Add in the drops of essential oil depending on how strongly you want it flavored (or you don’t have to add any). I added about 12 drops to mine. Learning how to make lip balm is one of the most straightforward beauty products you can make. It took me less than 5 minutes to make this recipe, and I made enough to last a year! Step One: Melt together the beeswax, shea butter, and coconut oil in a small saucepan over a medium-low heat. You could even do it in the microwave in a microwave-safe or glass bowl if you are pressed for time. that is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libellous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation;