This recipe produces a soft, buttery lip balm that is ideally stored in small pots or aluminium jars. Essential oils that are recommended for lip balms are orange, lemon, mandarin, lime, grapefruit, lavender, spearmint or a small amount of peppermint. We use larger amounts of essential oils than would be expected for a leave-on product to compensate for heat evaporation. You can also personalise this recipe with aroma flavours and pearlescent colours.
Stage 1: (heat until melted) 65% Jojoba Oil
15% Beeswax 10% Thistle Oil 8% Cocoa Butter
Stage 2: (below 50°C) 2% Essential Oils of your choice
100% Total
Method:
Heat all the Stage 1 (fat stage) ingredients in a double boiler until they are all melted.
Remove from the heat and keep stirring as it cools down to approximately 40-50°C.
Stir in the remaining ingredients and combine thoroughly. Pour into jars and leave to cool before sealing and labelling.
These notes are not meant to replace medical guidance and you should seek the advice of your doctor for your health matters. The formulae are given in good faith and are intended for educational purposes only. They have not been evaluated or tested in any way and Aromantic Ltd. makes no claim as to their effectiveness. It is up to the reader to ensure that any products they produce from these recipes are safe to use, and if relevant, compliant under current cosmetic regulations.
For more information and guidance on making your own skin care products please see Aromantic's books and eBooks in our Publications section.
