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Learn how to make soothing and nourishing homemade beeswax lip balm (Burt’s Bees copycat) that’s made with natural and toxin free ingredients! But don’t stop at just your lips! Did you know that you can apply your balms anywhere?! This includes your dry chapped feet, knees and elbows too! Just don’t use the same balm for your feet and your lips! How To Store Beeswax Lip Balm After pouring the lip balm into your containers, allow them to cool to room temperature so they can solidify.
To extend your lip balm’s shelf life, store it in a cool, dark place. Also, be aware that the lip balm can go bad eventually, resulting in a rancid smell. If you notice a funny smell coming from your beeswax lip balm, discard it and create a new batch. Carnauba Wax: “Carnauba waxis obtained from of a species of sustainably grown palm known as the “Tree of Life” or Copernica cerifera.These indigenous trees flourish in northeastern Brazil and are a different species than the palms planted purely for their oil.The wax is derived from the leaf of this tree, and harvesting is done via manual pruning once a year, allowing the tree to continue growing for decades.”– Mountain Rose Herbs FAQ & Substitutions What can I use instead of coconut oil?Variations – Use up to 25 drops of your favorite fruit or spice essential oils in your mixture to make flavored lip balms. FAQ about this recipe for beeswax lip balm is beeswax good for lip balm?
Synthetic colors and dyes: These are especially common in tinted lip balms. Synthetic colors are composed of heavy metals that cause allergies and irritation, and if accumulated for a long time, are even known to cause cancer! Yellow beeswax is typically left in its natural state, while white beeswax has been bleached for aesthetic reasons. You can choose either one depending on what you’re going for. Apart from color, there should be little to no difference between them. Not all balms are created equal. Some are soft, some are hard. This one sits towards the harder end of our balm spectrum, which means it’s ideal for use in a wind-up lip balm tube.We wouldn’t recommend substituting the cocoa butter here, as there are few butters as hard as it. However, you can happily substitute the shea for whatever butter you like the sound of. Mangoetc. Carrier Oils When it comes to the flavor/scent choose an essential oil that you like. I went with DoTerra Grapefruit essential oil and am super pleased that I did. It has a bright clean flavor/smell and doesn't have any bitterness to it that a cheaper oil I first tried had. What Type Of Container Should I Use For This Homemade Lip Balm?
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