When I shared these Lime Lip Balm photos on my personal Facebook profile, I had friends and family asking if they could buy some of them. I told them “no, but I’ll give you some and show you how to make them yourselves!”. I’m not in the business of selling beauty products. I’d rather make them for personal use and then show you how to make them at home. It’s not very hard at all!
Lime Lip Balm
I bought most of the supplies on Amazon.com. Here’s a quick run down of what you’ll need and click the links to buy them. If you can find them at other stores, go for it.
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You only need very small amounts of each ingredient so your beauty supplies should last a long time. As you can see this batch made 13 lip balms! They make lovely gifts too.
I melted the ingredients in a glass Pyrex bowl over a pot of water on the stove at medium heat. You don’t want your ingredients to burn so this is the best way to do it. The beeswax and cocoa butter took the longest to melt completely. You could add those first if you want and give them a head start. I put all of mine in at the same time though and it turned out fine.
After you pour them into the containers, let them sit for at least one hour to cool off. Then put the lid on and apply a pretty label. I used my Brother P-Touch label maker to make these ones.
I love the fresh lime scent and how soft it made my lips feel. I gave a bunch away to my friends and family because there is no way I’ll use that much lip balm in the next few months! To make less lip balm, just halve the recipe so you don’t have as much leftover.
Have you ever made your own lip balm?
Lime Lip Balm
Making your own lip balm isn't hard to do! This one smells fresh and tangy and feels wonderful on dry lips.
Materials
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tsp cocoa butter
- 2 tsp beeswax
- 2 tsp almond oil
- 10 to 15 drops of lime essential oil
Tools
- Double boiler
- Lip balm jars
Instructions
- Add coconut oil, cocoa butter, beeswax and almond oil to a double boiler over medium heat. Stir frequently until melted. Remove from heat.
- Add lime essential oil and stir. Pour into jars and let cool for one hour before putting on the lid. Use within 3 months.
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Carol says
great recipe!
Tana Mason says
great recipe! please share this at our party https://www.floydfamilyhomestead.com/2016/09/07/the-homesteader-hop19/
Jess says
Oh YUM! DO you sell these?? 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Theresa @DearCreatives says
I made chocolate one year. But, lime sounds amazing! Thanks for sharing at this week’s Inspiration Spotlight party. See you again soon. Pinned & shared.
Julie Bagamary says
Great idea. Never considered adding Lime EO.
Maisy says
I’ve been wanting to make my own lip balm for sooo long now! I’m definitely going to try your tutorial, it seems quite easy and with natural ingredients – great! 🙂 Also, I’m thrilled to let you know that you have been featured again this week at the Friday Favorites linky party!! Have a look over here: http://be-alice.blogspot.com/2016/09/friday-favorites-week-338.html
Blessings, Maisy
Veronica says
Can I use lemon essential oil instead?
Stacie says
Yes, you can.
Rose says
Lime sounds delicious but I have a serious negative reaction to coconut favor/scent after too many summers (and in Las Vegas “summer” lasts a long time) with my sister soaked in various coconut lotions, sun tan oils, etc.
Any suggestions for replacing it?
Thanks
Stacie says
I found this post that lists some replacements for coconut oil: http://www.newhealthadvisor.com/Substitute-for-Coconut-Oil.html
Kenyatah Griffin says
…I tried it….it was so easy, and i added a little something extra. Thank for the recipe…my family and friend Love it.