Lip Balm

Lip balm is the easiest DIYs of all. The Natural or organic Lip Balms are hard to find in the market and are too costly whereas you can make natural lip balm at home which is a cheaper and easy process.

Another benefit of making lip balm at home is that you can customize flavor and colors according to you and can contain in your favorite form whichever suits you i.e. tube, chap stick,  tin etc.

Benefits of Natural Lip Balm-

The basic function of lip balm is to moisturize your lips but its high SPF content is useful in protecting your lips from UV Rays of sun and it also helps in keeping lips healthy, smooth and kissable.

Natural Lip Balm Recipe-

The lip balm available in stores are normally not natural and contains harmful chemicals which may affect your lips as well as your oral health so it is recommended to make your own Natural Lip Balm at home. The following recipes are universally tried and tested method which is most effective and cheaper as well.

Basic Natural Lip Balm recipe-

Things required-

• 1 Tbsp extra virgin coconut oil
• 1 Tbsp grated or pastilles Beeswax or soy wax
• ½ Tbsp organic raw honey
• 1 drop of Vitamin E oil (optional)
• 5 drops of essential oil (optional)

Method-

• Melt the beeswax or soy wax using double boiler and when it’s halfway done, add coconut oil and honey.
•  Blend the mixture thoroughly.
• Add a drop of Vitamin E oil if you wish to.
• When the mixture is cooled, and then adds 5 drops of any essential oil of your choice.
• Transfer the product into tin or plastic balm container.
• Gently apply to make your lips hydrated and smooth.

 Note: If you want your product actual organic then you can replace beeswax with soy wax.

This is the basic recipe, now if you want to customize this recipe then you can replace coconut oil with almond or jojoba oil or whichever oil you find rich and nourishing for your lips. You can add Cocoa or Shea butter too by replacing honey. This natural product can be used till six months ,but if you want to use further six months then you may add chemical preservative like BHT which we recommend not to use as far as possible.

So try and make your own lip balm today and send us your feedback in comments or through e-mail ( shashaorganics@gmail.com ), we would to know your experiences and reply you. Tada!