I started making my own DIY lip balm<\/a> years ago after my favorite healthy brand of chapstick added soy and canola oil. Yuck! This natural lip balm recipe is easy to make with just a few ingredients. Plus it\u2019s moisturizing and hydrating to help fight dry lips all year long.<\/p>\n Making your own lip balm at home is simple and much less than buying organic brands at the store. Tubes of lip balm make a great gift item, stocking stuffer, or safe play makeup for kids. I also keep these on hand when doula-ing to give to laboring moms. Hospital air can really dry out skin and lips.<\/p>\n Lip balm uses natural ingredients that you can also use to make dozens of other natural skin and body care recipes. You can find coconut oil, beeswax, and cocoa butter in my other DIY projects like lotion<\/a> and body butter.<\/a><\/p>\n Too short on time or don\u2019t feel like making your own? Here\u2019s where to get healthy, natural lip balm!<\/p>\n Since lip products are applied right next to the mouth and nose, it\u2019s important to me that they have safe, natural ingredients. Especially if my kids are using them! While I used coconut oil, there are many different carrier oil options. Coconut oil is solid at cooler temperatures so it creates a firmer lip balm. It also has some mild SPF properties.<\/p>\n If you want something a little softer you can use less beeswax, or sub up to half of the coconut oil with another liquid oil. Using just liquid oil will make for a softer lip balm though. Here are a few lip nourishing options:<\/p>\n Castor oil leaves a nice shine on the lips and is a popular ingredient in homemade lip gloss recipes. It won\u2019t replace the coconut oil 1 to 1 in this recipe. But you can replace about 1 teaspoon of the coconut oil for a shinier look and smooth feel.<\/p>\n Aromatherapy is big these days<\/a>, but not all products on store shelves use real essential oils. While kids (and some adults) may love the smell, strawberry bubble gum-scented lip balm isn\u2019t exactly natural. But not every essential oil is safe to use on the lips either.<\/p>\n Certain oils, like cinnamon bark and lemongrass, can be really irritating. Especially on more sensitive areas like the lips. Many essential oils can be safe on the lips up to 5% dilution, which is about 60 drops of essential oil here. However, I prefer to use much less than that.<\/p>\n Here are a few lip-safe options:<\/p>\n There are a few that smell really yummy that didn\u2019t make the list. Lime, bergamot and a few other oils can cause photosensitivity<\/a> if too much is used before sun exposure. Translation: think swelling, redness, and lip damage.<\/p>\n Something like lemon is safe to use at a 1% dilution max, but going over safe levels can cause sun damage. You may still not want to use lemon lip balm and then go sunbathing<\/a> for an hour though.<\/p>\n For the most part, though, you can mix and match any of your favorite essential oils that are lip friendly.<\/p>\n I usually use these lip balm tubes<\/a> for easy application. Repurposed little jars or tins work well too. I had a bunch of tiny sample-size jam jars in our room at a hotel once and they\u2019re perfect for this as well.<\/p>\nDIY Lip Balm Recipe<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Buying Organic Lip Balm<\/strong><\/h3>\n
How to Make Lip Balm<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Essential Oils for Lip Balm<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Choosing a Container<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Lip Balm Recipe Without Beeswax<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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