If you frequently lick your lips when they feel dry, it's better you stop. It can strip moisture from the delicate skin of your lips and make dryness worse. That's one reason why I always keep a lip balm handy, whether it's in my handbag when I'm outdoors or on my dressing table at home. And honestly, I love trying lip balms with delicious fragrances too!
While buying a lip balm is easier than ever, with so many brands and flavours available, some people prefer knowing exactly what goes into their lip care products. That's where homemade lip balms come in.
Believe me, making lip balm at home is surprisingly easy and fun. With a few basic ingredients like beeswax, a carrier oil and other ingredients of your choice, you can make your own lip balm in just a few minutes. You can even make extra and turn them into thoughtful little gifts for your loved ones.
In this article, you'll find five easy homemade lip balm recipes, including lemon, rose, chocolate, lavender mint and beetroot lip balm.
1. Homemade Lemon Lip Balm
If you love citrus scents and want to have that little burst of freshness everyday, then this DIY lemon lip balm recipe is just what you need. To whip up this citrusy lemon lip balm, all you require is three easily available ingredients - that you can shop at Amazon or any other store you want to buy it from and just 7-8 minutes of your time.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon beeswax (grated) or beeswax pellets
- 8-9 drops lemon essential oil
Method
* Take beeswax and virgin coconut oil in a small bowl. Melt them using the microwave (set the timer to 30 sec and repeat if necessary) or double boil over medium-low heat in a stove.
* To the molten and warm mixture, immediately add 8-9 drops of lemon essential oil. Mix gently but thoroughly till all the ingredients blend well.
* Transfer the semi-warm and molten mixture to small lip balm containers or empty lip balm tubes.
* Let the mixture cool down completely and then put on the lid.
Note: If you want to make another citrusy flavored lip moisturizer like an orange lip balm at home, then use orange essential oil instead of the lemon one and follow the above steps and measurements.
2. Homemade Rose Lip Balm
Regain the softness of your lips with this chemical-free rose lip balm that you can easily make at home. This lip balm with its natural goodness of rose oil, beeswax, butter and sweet almond oil is a perfect alternative to keep your lips smooth and supple during any season.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or sweet almond oil
- 1 tablespoon beeswax (grated)
- 1 tablespoon shea butter
- 7 drops of rose essential oil or 2 tablespoon rose infused oil
- 1/4 teaspoon alkanet root powder (optional - used to bring colour only)
Method
* Measure and combine beeswax, shea butter and oil in a small bowl. Use the double boiler method or microwave to melt and blend the three ingredients.
* Once the mixture melts completely, remove from heat. Add rose infused oil and alkanet root powder (optional) and stir gently. Ensure that the ingredients blend thoroughly and there are no lumps.
* Pour this mixture to lip balm tubes, jars or small tins.
Note: How to Make Rose-Infused Oil at Home
If you do not prefer buying rose essential oil from store, then you can make rose infused oil at home. For this, take 2–3 large fresh roses and collect the petals. Shred the petals and place them in a small jar. Pour in a carrier oil, such as grapeseed, olive or jojoba oil, making sure the rose petals are fully submerged. Close the jar with a lid.
Meanwhile, heat up a sauce-pan with half-filled water. Once the water comes to a boil, turn off the heat and place the jar in the hot water. Leave it in the saucepan for at least 24 hours to allow the infusion to take place. Thereafter, strain the oil to get your homemade rose-infused oil.
Important: Avoid adding fresh rose petals directly to oil for long-term storage, as the moisture in fresh petals can increase the risk of spoilage.
3. Homemade Chocolate Lip Balm
Dessert on your lips! That's basically what you feel when you apply this heavenly lip balm. Made with all-natural ingredients, this lip balm is a very simple way to keep your lips nourished, healthy and happy throughout the day.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon beeswax (grated)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa butter
- 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 3 drops Vitamin E oil (optional)
Method
* Combine beeswax, cocoa butter and virgin coconut oil in a small bowl. Use a double boiler or microwave to melt the three ingredients.
* Once the mixture melts completely, remove from heat. Add cocoa powder immediately and stir the mixture thoroughly. Ensure that there are no lumps.
* Add Vitamin E oil (if you are using it)
* Pour this fragrant chocolaty mixture to empty lip balm tubes or small containers. Let it cool completely before you put on the lids.
Also Read: Love chocolatey lip products? Check out my reviews of the Review: Vagad's Khadi Herbal Chocolate and Almond Lip Balm and Brillare Natural Cacao Lip Balm
4. Homemade Lavender Mint Lip Balm
Give your lips the very best with this very simple lavender mint lip balm recipe. The blend of fragrant essential oils, not only gives this lip balm a lovely scent but also naturally moisturizes and heals your lips from the damaging effects of sun, wind and cold.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon beeswax (grated)
- 2 tablespoon shea butter
- 6 drops lavender essential oil
- 6 drops peppermint essential oil
Method
* In a small bowl, add beeswax, coconut oil and shea butter. Microwave or double boil (over medium-low heat) till it melts. Mix gently.
* Remove from heat and add the essential oils to this warm mixture. Whisk well to blend the oils thoroughly.
* Pour the mixture into lip bam containers immediately.
* Let the lip balm completely cool down and solidify, before you cover it with lids.
5. Homemade Beetroot Lip Balm
For that soft, pouty and naturally pink lips, this super-simple DIY beetroot lip balm recipe is just what you need. This homemade beetroot lip balm is not only a chemical-free option to nourish dry lips but is also known to be quite good in reducing dark pigmented lips.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon beeswax (grated) or pellets
- 1 tablespoon shea butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoon beetroot juice concentrate
Method
* Wash, peel and cut the beetroot into small pieces. Blend the pieces into a thick paste and strain the mixture to extract the juice.
* Heat the beetroot juice in a small pan, stirring occasionally, until it reduces to about 1 and 1/2 tablespoons and becomes more concentrated. Transfer it to a clean container.
In a separate bowl, add the beeswax, coconut oil and shea butter. Melt the ingredients using a double boiler over medium-low heat, stirring gently until combined.
* Remove from heat and immediately add the melted mixture to the concentrated beetroot juice. Mix thoroughly using a clean spoon or spatula.
* Transfer the mixture to a clean, dry container and allow it to cool before covering it with a lid.
Storage Note: Because this recipe contains fresh beetroot juice, it contains water and may spoil more quickly than an oil-and-wax-only lip balm. Store it in the refrigerator and use it within a short period. Discard it if you notice any change in smell, colour or texture.
Tip: If you want to experiment with a longer-lasting DIY formulation, beetroot powder may be a better option than fresh beetroot juice, as it does not introduce as much water into the mixture.
When it comes to trying out at-home activities that are simple, creative and useful, these 10 minute DIY lip balms are a good place to begin with. With these lip moisturizers also allowing you to experiment with a number of flavors, colors and even oils; trust me, creating your own customized lip balms will give a lot of enjoyment to you.
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