I don’t know about you, but for some reason my lips are always super dry. I end up going through a lot of chapstick. I always have at least one tube in my nightstand and one in my purse and at least two others scattered throughout the house. Well, I was reading the chapstick bottle and it had some of the 13 ingredients to avoid. So I figured I should try to make my own. I found this recipe from The Frugal Greenish Mama.
It only costs about $4 to make 6 tubes of this lip balm- and that is including the price of the empty tubes. If you are going to reuse a container, the lip balm itself only costs 93 cents for six tubes. Pretty unbeatable price.
I don’t know why all my homemade beauty products keep ending up being only three ingredients- I guess I am just drawn to the simplicity! Well- this one is nice and easy:
- Honey: Natural humectant (attracts moisture to the skin), antibacterial, natural antioxidant, smells and tastes awesome (use a local, organic, raw honey for full benefits)
- Coconut Oil: Natural moisturizer, antibacterial, full of nutrients your skin needs, smells awesome (use an organic, unrefined, cold pressed coconut oil for full benefits)
- Beeswax: Protective coat on skin, anti-inflammatory, keeps chapstick solid at room temperature
Seriously, these are all amazing natural ingredients that take a long time to expire. Why isn’t all lip balm and chapstick made using this recipe? I don’t know.
Make sure you also have some empty chapstick tubes or tins on hand when you make this recipe. You can easily buy them online here or here or here.
I prefer tubes just because I think it’s easier than tins to apply, but it’s all based on personal preference.
Here is what you will want to do:
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon beeswax
Directions:
- Combine ingredients in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring continuously
- Reduce to low heat for 3 minutes and continue to stir
- Pour or spoon into lip balm containers and let cool for at least an hour
I made the mistake of not heating mine long enough, so the honey and coconut oil separated a bit. The lip balm still turned out fine- there are just a few tubes with more honey in them. Make sure to heat for the full amount of time.
This recipe should make about 6 tubes of lip balm or 2 tins of lip balm. You can easily double or triple the amount to make more if you like.
I’m pretty happy with the quality of this homemade lip balm. I feel like I don’t have to apply it as often as chapstick I buy from the store. My only complaint is the smell of the beeswax is a little overpowering. Next time I will probably add a bit of an essential oil to help counteract the smell.
Let me know how making homemade lip balm goes for you!
Sara says
This recipe looks amazing! I really want to try! Is it okay to use the same cooking equipment as you cook food with? Thanks!
Susie says
I assume it’s ok because all of the ingredients are ok to ingest (if you are using a good quality organic beeswax)- but I do have a dedicated pan that I use for making beauty products.
Jen says
Visiting from Tips and Tricks Tuesday and I love this recipe! I’ve toyed with the idea of making my own natural lip balm but I always thought it would be too hard. I am amazed at how easy you make this look, and I’m definitely trying your recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Erlene says
I really need to buy beeswax and try making these. My oldest dd has been asking me to do this so she can make gifts for her friends. Thanks for sharing this simple recipe.
lauren hewitt says
So easy! I love making my own beauty products. I just got some coconut oil yesterday!
liz says
how do you get the lip balm in the chapstick tube? Seems messy?
Susie says
My pot has a little lip on it so I just pour it right in. Even without the lip, it would be easy to pour. The consistency is pretty liquid at the time you pour it so it goes where you aim it.
Alma says
Where do you purchase the tubes?
Susie says
I get them on amazon.
Anna says
Thank you for sharing this great recipe! To avoid separation between oil and honey, use a minimum amount of honey. I only used 1 teaspoon and will probably even use less next time. In addition, continue stirring while the balm is cooling and only pour it into the tubes shortly before it gets too thick. I used essential oil of orange, the smell is great!