Jamie and I are obsessed with lip balm….we have 1 each in our cars, purses and on our nightstands. I have been using Chap Stick brand FOREVER….until I discovered a recipe for a DIY lip balm that looked very easy to make and with only 5 ingredients!! If you factor in how much 1 tube of chap stick costs, this is a way cheaper alternative. I was able to make 13 tubes from this small recipe!

INGREDIENTS:

2 tbsp coconut oil

1 tbsp cocoa butter

1 tbsp sweet almond oil

2 tbsp beeswax pellets

1/4 tsp peppermint essential oil (~10 drops)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1)Place all ingredients (except for the essential oil) in a double boiler. I used a pyrex measuring cup on top of the double boiler.  (I’ve also done this previously by just putting the pyrex measuring cup right into the pot of hot water)

2) Once melted, remove from heat and let it cool for a short amount of time (I waited about 15 seconds)

3) Add the essential oil and stir

4) Fill the empty lip balm tubes

5) Leave them for about 10-15 minutes to set and put the caps on

Easy right?  You can always switch up the essential oil as well.  I did a small batch with Tea Tree Oil, per my sisters request.  😉