I used to be intimidated by lip balm. Well, not lip balm itself, but making the stuff. It seemed … complicated.
Even after creating my own herbal remedies for a few years, I was still a bit afraid of lip balm (and soap – but I got over that, too) until I found a simple recipe that I knew I could handle.
Now, I make lip balm pretty frequently. I often give it as a gift and offer it in my Etsy shop. After my first attempt at lip balm, I realized that I could infuse the coconut oil with herbs to make it even better for my lips.
This lavender mint lip balm keeps your lips silky smooth with its healing and moisturizing properties. It can be made as is or you can omit the herbs for an even simpler lip balm. Either way, I think you’ll love it.
Ingredients needed:
- 2 T Calendula petals (I use loose, dry herbs)
- 2 T Marshmallow root
- 3 T beeswax
- 1⁄2 c coconut oil
- 5 drops peppermint essential oil
- 5 drops lavender essential oil
Directions
Heat your oven to 200 degrees and turn it off. Melt the coconut oil on low heat then add herbs. Let them sit for five minutes on the low heat for five minutes then transfer them to your oven.
Let the herbs steep there for four hours or longer. Strain the herbs from the oil (if the mixture solidifies in the oven, just warm it on the stove until it melts again, then strain) and put the strained oil back in a pan on the stove top on low heat.
Add the wax and let it melt. Then add the essential oils. (If you smell the lip balm and it’s not as strong as you’d like, add a few more drops). Pour it into clean, dry containers.
Have you made your own lip balm?
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When do you add EOs? (Really, 40 drops? Whoa! Even if they’re as powerful as doTERRA?)
Beth,
Thanks for pointing that out! I updated the recipe with when to add the oils and changed the amount (I accidentally wrote down the amount I use for a bulk batch that yields way more lip balm). Sorry!
Didn’t realize it was so simple! Sounds like something my daughters will love to make. Where do you find marshmallow root & calendula petals?
Thanks!
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I get them in bulk through http://www.herbspicetea.com. You can also check out places like Mt. Rose Herbs and the Bulk Herb Store.
Thanks, Nina! I will have to try this. I have everything but the marshmallow root, and I think I’ll try it without that. I’ve had such trouble making lip balm before; usually the mixture separates as it cools and makes a mess. Hope this time it works. I think the key is low heat.
Beth,
I make it without marshmallow root sometimes and it turns out great. Hope it works well!
What else could you use besides lavender as my daughter does not care for the smell of it. Love your blog!
Thanks, Deb! I also do an orange mint combination that I really like. My cousin suggested grapefruit and I think I’m going to try it next time.
I’m a little confused, never making balm before, but do you use the oil or the herbs in the final product? (Strain the herbs from the oil (if it solidifies in the oven, just warm it on the stove until it melts again) and put them back in a pan on the stove top on low heat)…
Use the oil. I’ll make a note in the recipe.
Where do you get the containers?
I’ve started getting them from Papermart.com. They sell fewer quantities than most places and their shipping is more reasonable.