Homemade Beeswax Lip Balm (Homemade Pink Grapefruit Burt’s Bees!)

Some gifts feel special without costing a fortune, and thishomemade beeswax lip balmis exactly that. With just a few ingredients and a microwave, you can make a big batch of soft, moisturizing lip balm that smells like your favorite scent without ever going to the store.

I’ve made this recipe more times than I can count, both for my own bathroom drawer and as gifts for friends. It’s simple enough to whip up in about 30 minutes, and one batch makes enough to give away all season long.

These lip balms pair well withDIY Bath Salts and Sugar Scrubsfor a little gift. And, if you like making homemade items using beeswax, check out theseReusable Beeswax WrapsandSimple DIY Beeswax Candles.

What is Homemade Beeswax Lip Balm?

Homemade beeswax lip balmis a DIY lip balm made from equal parts shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax pellets, melted together and scented with essential oil. It’s loved because it’s all-natural, free of preservatives, and easy to customize with different scents. It’s a great DIY dupe for store-bought balms like Burt’s Bees.

Key Takeaways

• Makes agreat gift!
• All-naturalingredients; there are no preservatives or harmful ingredients.
• It’ssuper easy to makefrom a few simple ingredients.
• Easy to make in minutes. Makes 30 to 40 tubes in one batch.
• Gluten-freeanddairy-free!

Ingredient Notes

• Shea butter: Adds the moisture and smooth, creamy texture that you would want in a lip balm.
• Coconut oil: Either virgin or extra virgin works; this will help the balm gently glide on smoothly.
• Beeswax:Pellets work the best because they melt easily.
• Essential oils: Adds the scent and can be customized.
• Containers:Little potsandtraditional lip balm tubesboth work well.
• Pipettes:Optional but help pour the melted lip balm into the containers.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Homemade Beeswax Lip Balm

• Step #1.Put 4 ounces each of shea butter, coconut oil, and beeswax pellets in a Pyrex glass measuring cup.
• Step #2.Microwave the beeswax mixture on high in 30-second intervals, stirring after each time, until everything is melted together – about 3 to 6 minutes.
• Step #3.Add the essential oil of your choice and then use a pipette to put the lip balm into the containers.
• Step #4.Let the lip balm set until firm without the lid on – about an hour. Once cool, add the lid onto the lip balm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pro Tips for the Best Beeswax Lip Balm

• It’s best touse high-quality essential oilsfor making homemade lip balm. (I have tried it with cheaper oils and they had a bitterness to them that wasn’t pleasant.)
• If you use atraditional lip balm tube, put them in something that will hold them uprightas they cool. I like to turn an egg carton upside down and make a couple cuts in the shape of an X and then push a tube into each egg cup.
• To finish off these lip balms before you use them or give them away,add a sticker labelwith the scent and/or the ingredients.
• This is agood project to do with teens, but I wouldn’t recommend it for kids or little ones because of the hot ingredients.

Best Containers for Homemade Lip Balm

You have several options when it comes to containers for your homemade beeswax lip balm.

Stainless steel pots:With this kind of pot, you apply the lip balm with your finger. They also have lids that screw on and off, which is a nice feature.

Traditional lip balm tubes:They come in a variety of colors. I chose clear because I like that you can see how much product you have left in the tubes.

Little plastic pots:These are smaller than the stainless steel pots and work well, too, especially if you want to have more containers of lip balm.

Variations and Substitutions

Scent Swaps:Try peppermint, lavender, or vanilla essential oil instead of grapefruit.

Batch Size:Use 2 ounces of each ingredient instead of 4 for a smaller batch.

Container Style:Choose from different types of containers depending on your preferred method.

Storage Tips

Lip balm usually lasts for 1 to 2 years in a room-temperature environment; however, it lasts up to 6 months with the freshest scent. It needs to be kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

More Homemade Gifts to Consider

Thishomemade beeswax lip balmis a thoughtful, all-natural gift that isn’t expensive or complicated. With just a few ingredients and about 30 minutes, you can have dozens of lip balm tubes ready to use or gift.

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