DIY & Recipes
Lip balm with oil & wax
A simple balm from oil and beeswax, made in a few minutes. Here is the base recipe with quantities.
To the recipe
The principle
Oil soft, wax firm
A lip balm is a mix of liquid oil and solid wax. The ratio sets the consistency: more wax gives a firmer balm, more oil a softer one.
Suitable oils are almond, jojoba or coconut oil, as wax beeswax or a plant alternative.
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Base recipe (approx. 2 small tins)
Ingredients:
- 10 g plant oil (e.g. almond or jojoba)
- 3 g beeswax (or plant wax)
- optional a tip of honey or some shea butter
- small, clean tins
How to:
- 1. Melt wax and oil in a water bath at mild heat.
- 2. Stir well, optionally melt in shea butter.
- 3. Pour swiftly into the tins, as the mass sets quickly.
- 4. Let cool, close, label.
Said honestly
Work cleanly so the balm lasts. For firmer or softer, adjust the wax-to-oil ratio. We make no health promises , this is care for dry lips, not a medical product. Test tolerance before first use. We give you the facts, the decision stays with you.
Sources and further reading
- Beeswax , Wikipedia