How to Make Homemade Beeswax Lip Balm
Making your own beeswax lip balm at home is easy, fun, and incredibly rewarding.
If you’ve ever suffered from dry lips in the winter or wished for a more natural alternative to store-bought lip balm, good news. We have a simple, soothing DIY lip balm recipe using simple ingredients.
Yield: 10 standard .15 oz lip balm tubes
Cost: 15
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Materials
- 2 Tablespoons Beeswax Pellets or grated from a larger block of white beeswax
- 2 Tablespoons Organic Coconut Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Shea Butter or cocoa butter for a firmer balm
- 1 Tablespoon Sweet Almond Oil can substitute olive oil, jojoba oil, or vegetable oil
- 1/2 Teaspoon Vitamin E Oil or 1 vitamin E capsule, pierced and squeezed
- 5–10 Drops Essential Oil like peppermint oil or orange essential oil – optional but highly recommended
Instructions
- How to Make the Lip Balm. Set up your double boiler by placing water in a small saucepan and rest a glass bowl or stainless steel bowl over the top without touching the water. Heat over low to medium heat.
- Add the solid ingredients. Combine beeswax pellets, shea butter, and coconut oil in the top bowl. Stir occasionally as they melt. Avoid high temperatures to protect the natural ingredients.2 Tablespoons Beeswax Pellets, 1 Tablespoon Shea Butter, 2 Tablespoons Organic Coconut Oil
- Add the liquid oils. Once melted, stir in the sweet almond oil, vitamin E oil, and any drops of essential oil you like. Popular choices include peppermint oil for a cool tingle or orange essential oil for a bright, citrus scent.1 Tablespoon Sweet Almond Oil, 1/2 Teaspoon Vitamin E Oil, 5–10 Drops Essential Oil
- Pour into containers. Carefully pour the oil mixture into your chosen lip balm tubes or small containers. A paper towel underneath will help catch any spills.
- Let it cool. Allow the mixture to set at room temperature until it reaches a creamy consistency. About 30 minutes at room temperature.
- You can also place them on the bottom of the tray in your fridge to speed up cooling if needed.
Notes
Tools You’ll Need
• Double boiler (or a small saucepan with a glass bowl or stainless steel bowl on top)• Measuring spoons or a kitchen scale for accuracy
• Paper towel (to catch drips and clean spills)
• Lip balm containers, such as a traditional lip balm tube, plastic tube, or small container
• A small pot or sauce pan for melting the ingredients
Homemade Beeswax Lip Balm Tips and Variations
• Try different flavors using your favorite essential oils like lavender and vanilla.• Use raw honey for added moisture (just a small amount — and be sure to stir well).
• Want a tinted balm? Add a pinch of mica powder or beetroot powder.
• Experiment with canola oil, olive oil, or jojoba oil to adjust the firmness and finish.
• Try using castor oil for extra shine, or sunflower oil for a lighter texture.