Struggling with chapped, damaged lips? As someone who's made this lip balm for my family of five for years, I can attest: this homemade recipe outperforms store-bought options every time.
It's incredibly easy, budget-friendly, 100% natural, and ideal for dry winter lips. The cost? Pennies—beeswax works wonders, locking in moisture like a pro.
- 14 g grated or coarsely chopped beeswax (about 3 teaspoons)
- 28 g coconut oil (about 6 teaspoons)
- 1.5 teaspoons lanolin
- ¾ teaspoon vitamin E
- 2 teaspoons thick honey
- ¾ teaspoon peppermint essential oil
1. In a small saucepan, combine beeswax, coconut oil, lanolin, and vitamin E over low heat.
2. Stir with a wooden chopstick or similar tool.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Stir in honey and peppermint essential oil.
5. Mix thoroughly to distribute oils evenly—this step ensures a smooth texture.
6. Pour quickly into small tins or jars.
7. Let cool on the counter until solid.
Your all-natural lip balm is ready! I've simplified this recipe through trial and error—it's foolproof.
This batch fills three 21 g tins or one 150 g jar. Reuse old hand cream containers for zero waste.
Pro Tip: Use a kitchen scale for precision; teaspoons are approximations for convenience.
Source quality ingredients from organic stores or online: beeswax, coconut oil, lanolin, vitamin E, thick honey, peppermint essential oil.
Allergy Note: Includes lanolin—label if gifting.
Stick to thick, solid honey; liquid varieties can make it runny—use less if needed.
This yields months' supply for my family. I often share jars as gifts!
If honey crystallizes, simply remelt for a fresh batch.
