I've been making lip balm like crazy. With Christmas right around the corner, my first craft show this Thursday, and taking orders I've been a busy little crafting bee! This lip balm has been the crowd favorite for sure! I've had lots of orders for this so I thought I would share the recipe!
Peppermint Hot Cocoa Lip Balm
12 to 15 lip balm tubes or tins
1 oz bees wax (about 2 tbs)
1 oz shea butter
1 oz Coconut oil
10-20 drops peppermint extract (more or less to get desirable smell)
1 -1 1/2 tsp coco powder depending on how dark and chocolatey you want it.
few drops of vitamin e (optional)
You could also add a few drops chocolate essential oil (optional I personally don't use it)
Directions: In a double boiler or small crockpot melt beeswax. Add in shea butter and coconut oil and wait until melted stirring occasionally. Stir in vitamin e, peppermint extract and cocoa powder. Using a dropper or syringe (one for like baby medicine) and place melted solution in empty lip balm tubes or tins. Wait until cooled completely and enjoy your fabulous lip balm!
Tip: for labels I used to use sticker paper from Hobby Lobby which was really expensive for only 5 sheets. Now I use full sheet shipping labels which is much more cost effective!
What homemade gifts are you giving this holiday season? I would love some more great ideas!
This is what my kitchen table looks like right now! Very busy trying to get everything done!
I'm so ready to make this Saturday! My lips can not waaaiiiit.
ReplyDeleteNIce Label Amy!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mayumi
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteJanet
This looks amazing. Does the cocoa powder darken your lips?
ReplyDeleteNope not that's noticeable! Hope you love it!
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ReplyDeleteSilly question: are the ounces by weight or by volume? Thanks! I plan to try this with almond oil, as one of the people I'd want to share it with is allergic to coconut.
ReplyDeleteThis is by weight! I usually just use tablespoons though… I get lazy! Almond oil should work wonderful! I will sometimes add a little bit in :)
DeleteThis would be a perfect diy gift. I love lip balm!
ReplyDeleteHi Amy, I’m Anne from Life on the Funny Farm (http://annesfunnyfarm.blogspot.com), and I’m visiting from the Barn Hop.
ReplyDeleteI've seen a lot of recipes for homemade lip balm, but this one takes the cake. Peppermint and choc - what a great combination, and perfect for Christmas!
Anyway, thanks for posting this. If you’ve never visited yet, I hope you can pop by my blog sometime to say hi…
Thanks Anne! So glad you like it! It is a great combo! I would love to come by your blog
DeleteThese sound delicious...I bet they "taste" good too! Nothing worse than purchasing waxy lip balm that has no scent! I think my 8-yar old would love to try to make these with me!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Valerie
This would be a great project with kids! My mom always complains about Burts Bees being too waxy but she loves this recipe!
Deletewhat a terrific idea for a homemade gift! I bet it feels and smells so yummy.... :)
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Crystelle
Thanks Crystelle! It does! You should try it!
DeleteHi Amy! This is such a great tutorial. I just made a linkup for homemade holiday gifts and I would love it if you'd add your post! Happy holidays! http://www.everblossom.net/2012/12/homemade-holiday-gifts-link-up-your.html
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! Thank you for sharing your recipe!
ReplyDeleteKatie
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Thanks, Amy. Where can I find the tubes and tins?
ReplyDeleteHey I buy mine from a company called BlueStarlight. You can find them on etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlueStarlight?ref=seller_info! Happy lip balm making!
ReplyDeleteHi there! Stopping by to let you know that I featured this today at our Weekend Wonders Party. Thanks so much for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteCome by and grab a feature button too if you'd like. You can find it here: http://thethriftinessmiss.blogspot.com/2013/01/weekend-wonders-21-w-features.html#.UOY4hG_BFPI
Have a wonderful day!!