Add one tablespoon of grated organic beeswax into a microwave-safe container and heat it into the microwave for 1 minute. Thank you a hundred times for this post, along with how to make labels for homemade lip balms. :). Don’t use regular sticker paper as it will peel right off of plastic tubes. To use the above recipes, take a sufficient amount of this balm using your fingertips and rub it evenly on your lips in a circular motion. Do you think adding so much essential oil could actually dry my lips? Do you happen to have any cocoa butter? I’m so glad I found your site! That way, there’s no part sticking out that will break as easily when removed from the filling tray. I’m going to try this. Castor oil has proved to be very beneficial for skin because of its moisturizing technique. Just make it like I am making tea and add a small amount? :), Is there a replacement for beeswax or is this the only option we have in making lip balms? Hi Emily! Finally, if you add a bit of castor oil in your recipe, it will give a nice finish to your product so that it smoothly glides over your lips instead of dragging. Yes, you sure can remelt it and add more beeswax. That is really nice to bring lip balms as a gift! :). I used avocado oil, cocoa butter and candelilla wax. You can also add a few drops of vitamin E to the melted lip balm mixture before pouring to help slow down rancidity in oils. :). I usually like sunflower oil or light olive oil for infusing natural colorants. https://www.etsy.com/transaction/104281984? I’m actually going to use some of your tips added to my original recipe and make another batch this evening. But during the extraction process of this oil from the seeds, this toxic substance gets deactivated thus making the oil to be used safely. I will go there through your site on my next order :) Thank you again for the recipes! It counts towards your carrier oil portion. What adjustments do you advise? Solid Butters are those that are solid at room temperature. :), […] also found this helpful tutorial from Nerdy Farm Wife. Sometimes, I still go over. After cleaning, take a cotton swab and pour castor oil on it. Really appreciate your response! So sit tight and read all the points carefully. Other products like lip balms available in the market contain chemicals which are harmful to our lips, that’s why we should use 100% natural ingredient to retain moisture. I have used coconut oil, and it made the creamiest balm ever, and that one seems to have stayed smooth the longest. Though it is cheap, it is a great alternative of lip balms and moisturizers. Thanks for sharing! Thanks in advance! Alan. Im gojng to try to do the lip balm right now and will try to give it a purple hint with eco purple maiz (corn) powder thst i got in my local heath shop.