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Pink lip balm

July 21, 2011 · Delia 57 Comments

This is a re-post of my guest post from the Color My Summer series Kojodesigns and I co-hosted in May….
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Today I’m going to share a spin off my beeswax lip gloss. Instead of gloss, today we are going to make:
The key is the amount of beeswax you include. The more you put in, the less glossy and the more firm and balmy it gets.
The great thing about beeswax is that it has natural sun protection qualities. I can’t quantify how much exactly, but any little bit helps when you’re in the sun all day in the summer time!
聽Clearly I haven’t had that problem yet, as pale as I am. 馃檪聽But it won’t be long!
Alright…聽let’s get started.
Gather your supplies:
2 Tablespoons聽of grated beeswax
Grate it with a dollar store or old cheese grater. You will never be able to use it for anything else after you grate beeswax on it.
1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil {the kind you cook with}
2 teaspoons sweet almond oil
A聽chunk of some red lipstick.
聽How much depends on your preference. Just keep in mind that聽it will look dark in the pot but won’t be that dark on. A lot of color goes a little way.
聽1/2 teaspoon of shimmery eye shadow聽 – to add some subtle聽sparkle.
– Boil water in a small sauce pan and rest a metal bowl on top – to make a double boiler. Or with a small metal bowl in a larger pan of boiling water to give it more of a “water bath.”
– Melt all the ingredients together until it liquefies and there are no more visible beeswax flakes. Then immediately remove it from the heat. You don’t want to overcook it or boil it. It will not last as long {get聽grainy and rancid}聽if you do.
– Use a bamboo skewer or other throw way tool,聽to stir it.
– Off heat, stir in 10 drops or so of essential oil. I used peppermint but lemon or orange would be so yummy for summer.
You add the essentail oil at this stage so that it doesn’t completey evaporate away during cooking.
– Then using a disposable medicine dropper fill your lip gloss containers. You can pour it instead, but this helps it look cleaner.
– Let it sit at room temperature or in the fridge {speeds things up}聽for a couple of hours so that it completely hardens and turns opaque.
And now you have a soothing, smooth lip balm with just a hint of color and a hint of sun protection.

Here is the recipe all in one easy to copy place:

Pink Tinted Lip Balm

2 TBSP grated beeswax
2 TBSP coconut oil
2 tsp. sweet almond oil
chunk of red lipstick
1/2 tsp. of shimmery eye shadow powder
10 drops of essentail oil (I used peppermint but you can use any kind)

Melt all but essentail oil in聽a doubleboiler until completely melted and there are no more beewax flakes.

Do not boil or overheat. Stir with a throw away tool like a bamboo skewer.

Remove from heat and add essential oil. Using a syringe or medicne dropper fill your lip balm containers.

Let it sit at room temperature or in the fridge until hardened or opaque.

And聽here is a聽
facts and tips section
聽to explain everything you might be wondering:
Versatility of ingredients:
Feel free to change the ratios of the ingredients and play around with it. The more coconut oil and sweet almond oil you use, the more glossy it will be. The more essential oils you add, the more potent the smell. Add glitter…the possibilities are endless fun.
Where do you get beeswax?
I got mine from a bee keeper. I found my bee keeper by calling an exterminator. They often use bee keepers to remove and relocate聽pesky beehives.
Where do you get the rest聽of the聽ingredients?
The essential oil and the sweet almond oil came from the health/organic food section of my Smith’s Marketplace grocery store. Any health food store should also carry them. The coconut oil came from the cooking oils section of my local Walmart.
Containers:
I got mine from the dollar store in the craft section. They were sold as empty containers and looked much like little paint pots. You can order more traditional looking containers online, but it is only economical if you order in bulk. Craft stores like Hobby Lobby and Michael’s only carry them in their kits {at least where I live} so you can do that as well.
I….am cheap. So I used these cute little pots and I’m happy with them. 馃檪
Have more questions? You can email me or check out my lip gloss tutorial for more information. I made the gloss a little differently than this balm. The more I make balms, and glosses, the more I realize that this process is fairly flexible.
So don’t be afraid to just go for it. The only way you can really mess it up is by over cooking it.
Hope you have a delightful day!

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  1. Christie @ A Lemon Squeezy Home says

    July 21, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    You are BEAUTIFUL! The lip gloss looks greaT!

    Reply
  2. The Miller Five says

    July 21, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Awesome Delia! My daughter asked the other day if we could make lip gloss. Yay! Great pictures by the way. You are gorgeous!

    Reply
  3. astr!d says

    July 21, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    you are so beautiful!!

    Reply
  4. Twin Inspiration says

    July 22, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    I always have to have lip balm with me. I will have to try this. Thanks so much for the tutorial.

    Reply
  5. Sarah @ Sarahndipities says

    July 22, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Um…This totally rocks!!!! Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
  6. Sawdust and Paperscraps says

    July 22, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Perfect thing to do with that last bit of lipstick that you can actually put on your lips because it doesn't come out beyond the applicator so you have to try to use your finger… Just dig it out with a Q-tip and make some new lip balm. Awesome!

    Reply
  7. Mizz Entice says

    July 22, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    This is so awesome!! Your blog is fantatsic!!

    Reply
  8. Mossery says

    July 25, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Oooh, a new recipe to try. Thanks!

    I have been learning about essential oils the past couple of years…and I would strongly caution AGAINST using lemon or orange in your summer lip balm!! They are both photosensitizing, and you could end up with some serious lip burn if you put it on and go in the sun. The dilution might be enough, but I wouldn't want to take the chance. There&#

    Reply
  9. Katie Evans Photography says

    July 28, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    What a fun idea!!! ANd I love your little pots! They are adorable. Why are little things so cute?

    Can't wait to try this!

    Reply
  10. Vivi says

    July 31, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Natural and homemade, i like it !!

    Reply
  11. Shani @ inspirednest.ca says

    August 3, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Just visiting from ucreate! I can't wait to try this. I love lip balm and I'm always struggling to find the right colour – now I can make my own:-)

    Reply
  12. Jen~ Lipstick and Laundry says

    August 3, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Love this tutorial and especially all the tips and tricks you list at them bottom… I love thorough products lists… Thanks

    Reply
  13. Mira says

    August 4, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    I love this, this is a great idea!

    Reply
  14. Pamala says

    August 4, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    this is a much more natural way than I've been doing so I do want to try it.. but I think my way is easier… I just get carmex or nivia lip balm (or any that's already in a jar) and then melt part of a lipstick and balm and mix them together.. works fantastic and everyone always asks me where I got the pink carmex lol 馃榾

    Reply
  15. Kenda says

    August 6, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Great post! I am going to try this but I think I am going to use beet juice for a more natural lip balm 馃檪

    Reply
  16. Jean says

    August 6, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    thank you for this great tutorial!

    Reply
  17. none says

    February 8, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    This is SO awesome! I cannot wait to try it! I had to share it on my site

    couldbeinteresting.com

    Thanks for sharing!!!

    xoxo,

    Emily

    Reply
  18. KatieD says

    March 9, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    So pretty! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  19. KatieD says

    March 9, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    This is wonderful and so pretty! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  20. Table4Five says

    March 17, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    I'm a lip balm addict but I've never tried making my own, thanks so much for sharing!

    Interestingly, I went to an event at BlogHer one year where Vaseline was blending color and flavoring into little pots of Vaseline for us. I've never thought to try that, either!

    Reply
  21. jemm says

    May 15, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    This is great! Can you please tell me what DSLR camera you used to take the pictures? I love your photos and I'm thinking of getting one soon! Thanks!

    Reply
  22. Jamie says

    June 5, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    Awesome tutorial and fantastic photography!

    Reply
  23. Lauren says

    August 31, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    Just made this! Love love love. Thanks!

    Reply
  24. Denise Graziano says

    March 18, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    To get beeswax off your grater or any metal object, like candle stick holders, put in the oven with a piece of wax paper underneath and turn the temp up. It will melt right off. Oil can remove little bits of wax, too.

    Reply
  25. alineplatteau says

    May 17, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Wauw, It looks really nice! Keep going!!

    Reply
  26. olive says

    November 15, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    LOVE this I’m going to make it for my mom for Christmas. I thought u got pics off the internet until u pointed out your paleness you look like a model!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      November 18, 2013 at 9:53 PM

      You are so kind. Thanks Olive! 馃檪

      Reply
  27. Alyssa says

    December 8, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    How many lip balms does this make?

    Reply
    • Delia says

      December 9, 2013 at 2:22 PM

      about 4-5 small pots. I believe they were 1 oz jars.

      Reply
  28. Sunnie@ModernGirlNutrition says

    February 8, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    Your pictures are GORGEOUS!

    Reply
  29. Traci says

    February 23, 2014 at 4:33 PM

    My Mother and I have become lip balm and soap makers. We loved how the tinted lip Balm turned out.. The balm turned out to have a beautiful pinkish color and we used Lemon Cake oil and it was delicious. Thank you so much for the recipe we loved it..
    Traci

    Reply
    • Delia says

      February 26, 2014 at 9:45 PM

      oooh. Lemon Cake oil sounds amazing. Thanks for your super sweet comment!

      Reply
  30. marcia gonzales says

    March 5, 2014 at 12:32 PM

    love your stuff..

    Reply
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    March 10, 2014 at 7:03 PM

    Wow, fantastic weblog format! How long have you ever been running
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    The full look of your web site is great,
    as well as the content material!

    Reply
  32. Bob says

    March 12, 2014 at 6:13 PM

    Could you add vitamin E to this concoction if so how much
    Also fantastic post never though to try this

    Reply
    • Delia says

      March 12, 2014 at 10:23 PM

      Thanks! If you are using vitamin E oil, I would swap out whatever amount of vitamin E oil you want to use with that amount of sweet almond oil. That way your oil ratio stays the same. You should need too much, I wouldn’t think.

      Reply
      • Delia says

        March 12, 2014 at 10:24 PM

        sorry…I mean shouldN’T need too much. 馃檪

        Reply
        • Bob says

          March 13, 2014 at 2:37 AM

          Could you have half of each for example 1 tea spoon of almond oil and 1 tea spoon of vitimin E oil?

          Reply
          • Delia says

            March 14, 2014 at 1:57 PM

            Sure! It’s really up to you. You could probably even sub the almond oil out and just use Vitamin E oil.

  33. Lovelyn says

    April 16, 2014 at 5:00 AM

    Wow wow wow i mean this site is superb…d lip gloss lukz gr8!!!

    Reply
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    May 15, 2014 at 2:58 PM

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  35. Tess says

    October 18, 2014 at 9:10 PM

    Do you have a recipe without beeswax? I’m allergic.

    Reply
    • Delia says

      October 20, 2014 at 8:21 AM

      Tess,

      I am so sorry, I don’t. I wish I did.

      Reply
  36. Brittany says

    December 14, 2014 at 1:01 PM

    I made this an substituted almond oil for jojoba oil. Went well! Also, the recipe says 1 tbsp of coconut oil one place and 2 tbsp later. I made both–1 tbsp was a lot thicket. Thanks!!

    Reply
  37. Charlotte says

    March 29, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    What a lovely site! I will be back here 馃檪 Thanks for the recipe, creative, simple, super clear to follow, and well explained. I am doing this tomorrow! Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Delia says

      March 30, 2015 at 8:25 AM

      Thanks Charlotte! Have fun!

      Reply
  38. Rituparna Choudhury says

    December 20, 2015 at 10:45 PM

    I used beeswax + shea butter + watermelon seed carrier oil with some essential oils, and the texture was soft and lovely, but the jar I had kept aside for later use – it developed fat bloom after a few weeks.
    Same thing happened with candelilla wax + cocoa butter + shea butter + sweet almond.
    Does anyone know how to prevent fat blooms in homemade lip balms please?

    Reply
    • Delia says

      December 21, 2015 at 8:10 AM

      hmmm. I’m not sure. I don’t use shea butter. I wonder if it has something to do with that? I really can’t be sure without doing more research. The flavors sound lovely though!

      Reply
      • Rituparna Choudhury says

        December 21, 2015 at 11:04 PM

        Thank you Delia

        Reply
  39. Joan says

    June 4, 2016 at 10:23 PM

    I want to make these for shower favors. How large can you make a batch?
    Joan

    Reply
    • Delia says

      June 13, 2016 at 4:11 PM

      Good question Joan. It makes about 3-4 TBSP. of lip balm per recipe batch. Depending on how big your containers are, will determine how far this stretches. I hope that helps!

      Reply
  40. Sarah says

    April 10, 2017 at 3:39 PM

    I just made this today and it turned out well 馃檪 However, i found it started to solidify while I was pouring into jars. Is there any way to avoid this? Also, what is the best way for washing the bowl and other materials used while making this? (it was hard to clean).
    Thanks for the feedback, I love making things from home 馃檪
    Sarah

    Reply
    • Delia says

      April 13, 2017 at 10:24 AM

      Hi Sarah!

      Great questions. Do you happen to live in a cold place? If you live in a cool climate, the balm will solidify quicker. I suggest working as quick as you can, or if you can, turn up the heat in your home while you work (or put a space heater near you). In case anyone else is having the opposite issue, please note that those living in warmer climates will have to wait twice as long for the balm to harden and it will still be a little soft.

      If you live in a warm place and it still is solidifying too quick, you may need to reduce the amount of beeswax in your recipe.

      As far as washing the materials afterward, you will want a good quality dish soap. First wipe away as much oil as you can with a paper towel and throw it away. Then work up a really concentrated batch of soapy water and soak your dishes for a while. Give them a good scrub and you should be good to go. The only exception is the cheese grater you used for the beeswax. Once you use it with beeswax it’s done. That cheese grater can only be used with beeswax at that point. I suggest using a cheap cheese grater from the thrift store or the dollar store. If you really need to reclaim your cheese grater, you can try melting it off the medal part of the grater with a lighter. I’m not totally sure that would work though.

      I hope that helps!

      Reply

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