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Three containers of lip balm with white flowers.
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Homemade Beeswax Lip Balm

Homemade beeswax lip balm with just 3 ingredients: beeswax, olive oil, and shea butter. This makes a nice stable lip balm that smells great.
Course Lifestyle
Cuisine European
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 tins
Author Alexandra Daum

Equipment

  • Small pot
  • Electric scale
  • Small tins or jars

Ingredients

  • 50 grams (1.76 oz.) olive oil
  • 50 grams (1.76 oz.) beeswax
  • 20 grams (0.71 oz.) shea butter
Metric - Cups

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil and beeswax to a small pot. Heat over low until the beeswax is fully melted, 5-10 minutes.
    50 grams (1.76 oz.) olive oil, 50 grams (1.76 oz.) beeswax
  • Remove from the heat and add the shea butter. It will melt in the residual heat.
    20 grams (0.71 oz.) shea butter
  • Pour the mixture into the tins or containers immediately. Let it set and harden before adding the lids, then store in a cool place for several months.