How to Make Natural Lip Balm

If you’re looking for a nourishing way to keep your lips soft and hydrated, then learn how to make natural lip balm. It’s simple to make, uses safe, non-toxic ingredients, and is a great alternative to store-bought products filled with artificial fragrances and chemicals.

I started making homemade skincare products a few years ago after learning about the harmful ingredients in many conventional beauty products. This lip balm was one of the first things I made, and it quickly became a favorite in our household.

Why You’ll Love This DIY Lip Balm

With just a few ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax, and almond oil, you’ll have a natural lip balm that works wonders to soothe and protect your lips. It’s also super cost-effective and customizable with your favorite essential oils.

This lip balm is easy to make and so much better for your skin than store-bought alternatives. It’s a great way to hydrate your lips naturally, without any harmful chemicals. Plus, you can customize the scent to suit your personal preferences or even gift it to others.

Ready to get started? Here’s how you can make your own natural lip balm at home.

How to Make Natural Lip Balm

EQUIPMENT

• Measuring Spoons
• Glass Bowl
• Small Cooking Pot
• Mason Jar any size is fine
• Wooden or Metal Spoon
• Lip Balm Containers or Tubes
• Lip Balm Tray Kit optional

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
• 2 tbsp Shea Butter
• 2 tbsp Beeswax Pellets
• 1 tsp Almond Oil can use Olive Oil instead
• 1/4 tsp Vitamin E Oil
• 5-10 drops Essential Oils optional

INSTRUCTIONS

• Start by measuring out all your ingredients. If you’re using a lip balm tray kit, place the tubes into the tray now.
• Fill the cooking pot halfway with water and place it over medium-low heat. Put the glass bowl on top of the pot to create a double boiler. 
• Add the coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax, almond oil, and vitamin E oil into the bowl, stirring occasionally until everything has fully melted (about 10 minutes).
• Once everything has melted into a smooth liquid, remove the bowl from the heat.
• Optional: Add your chosen essential oils to the mixture and stir well. 
• Carefully pour the melted mixture into a mason jar to cool for a couple of minutes. Then, pour the liquid into your lip balm tubes or containers. If you’re using a tray kit, you can simply pour it into each tube.
• Allow the lip balm to cool and harden for about an hour. Once set, cap the tubes and store them in a cool, dry place.

Have you tried making your own lip balm before? What essential oils do you like to use? Share your thoughts and scent combinations below!

Natural Lip Balm Recipe

This lip balm is easy to make and so much better for your skin than store-bought alternatives. It’s a great way to hydrate your lips naturally, without any harmful chemicals.

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Prep Time:10 minutes mins

Cook Time:20 minutes mins

Total Time:30 minutes mins

Keyword: natural, non-toxic

Equipment

• Measuring Spoons
• Glass Bowl
• Small Cooking Pot
• Mason Jar any size is fine
• Wooden or Metal Spoon
• Lip Balm Containers or Tubes
• Lip Balm Tray Kit optional

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
• 2 tbsp Shea Butter
• 2 tbsp Beeswax Pellets
• 1 tsp Almond Oil can use Olive Oil instead
• ¼ tsp Vitamin E Oil
• 5-10 drops Essential Oils optional

Instructions

• Start by measuring out all your ingredients. If you're using a lip balm tray kit, place the tubes into the tray now.
• Fill the cooking pot halfway with water and place it over medium-low heat. Put the glass bowl on top of the pot to create a double boiler. 
• Add the coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax, almond oil, and vitamin E oil into the bowl, stirring occasionally until everything has fully melted (about 10 minutes).
• Once everything has melted into a smooth liquid, remove the bowl from the heat.
• Optional: Add your chosen essential oils to the mixture and stir well. 
• Carefully pour the melted mixture into a mason jar to cool for a couple of minutes. Then, pour the liquid into your lip balm tubes or containers. If you're using a tray kit, you can simply pour it into each tube.
• Allow the lip balm to cool and harden for about an hour. Once set, cap the tubes and store them in a cool, dry place.

Notes

• Storage: Keep your lip balm in a cool, dry spot, and it should last for several months.
• Customization: If you’d like to change up the consistency, try swapping the shea butter for cocoa butter or mango butter. These will give your lip balm a slightly different texture but still offer plenty of moisture.
• Essential Oils: Feel free to experiment with different essential oil combinations! Lavender and peppermint are classics, but citrus oils like lemon or orange add a fresh twist, while rose adds a subtle floral note. You can even create your own signature scent.

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