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• Method 1 of 3: Make a simple honey lip balm
• Method 2 of 3: Creating a fruity gelatin lip balm
• Method 3 of 3: Mix in a moisturizing lip balm
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities
• Make a simple honey lip balm
• Fruity Gelatin Lip Balm
• Moisturizing lip balm

If you'd rather not use beeswax or just don't have it on hand, you can still make an excellent lip balm or lip gloss! Coconut oil, shea butter, honey and castor oil can all be used in different proportions to make a firm, moisturizing lip gloss. For example, try a simple lip balm with honey and coconut oil or shea butter. You can also make your lip balm from gelatin powder to give it texture or make a moisturizing lip gloss from a blend of oils and butters.

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Method 1 of 3: Make a simple honey lip balm

1. Put a tablespoon of shea butter or coconut oil in a small saucepan. You can double the amount if you want to make multiple lip balms. You can also do this au bain-marie, using a heat-resistant bowl in a pan of boiling water. Do not let the bottom of the bowl come into contact with the boiling water. Au bain-marie allows you to heat the oil or butter more slowly, without burning.
   • Another option is to heat this in a small microwave-safe bowl in the microwave.
   • Shea butter is a better overall moisturizer because it contains vitamin E. However, coconut oil is also moisturizing.
2. Heat the shea butter on the lowest setting. Because you use such a small amount of shea butter, it can burn easily. Keep an eye on it and set the wick to the lowest setting. Make sure it doesn't bubble! It is heated enough when the shea butter or coconut oil has melted.
   • If you heat it in the microwave, start with 10 seconds and then check. Stir it and then heat it in five second steps.
3. Add to it a tablespoon of raw honey and 4-5 drops of essential oil. Remove the shea butter from the heat and let it cool for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the honey and essential oil until well blended.
   • Try peppermint, rose, or a citrus essential oil.
   • If you don't want to use honey, you can replace it with castor oil (a vegan ingredient). Use castor oil in the same proportions as the honey. Honey draws moisture to your lips and helps exfoliate your lips, while castor oil is good for moisturizing and caring for chapped lips.
   • Instead of essential oil, you can also add a few pinches of ground cinnamon.
4. Pour the lip balm into a container to cool. To do this, choose an old lip balm container or any other small container you have. You can use an old can of mints, a small jar of baby food, or even an old (clean) pill bottle. Let it cool and solidify overnight.
   • You can keep this lip balm at room temperature for a few months.

Method 2 of 3: Creating a fruity gelatin lip balm

1. Heat two tablespoons of coconut oil in a saucepan (or microwave). Start with 15 seconds. If that doesn't melt the oil, heat it at five second intervals. The coconut oil should be hot enough to liquefy and activate the gelatin. It won't mix well if it's still in a solid form. You can also use equal parts coconut oil and petroleum jelly.
   • You may need to stir it a bit to make sure it has completely melted.
   • Coconut oil is moisturizing, while petroleum jelly helps lock in moisture.
2. Stir in two teaspoons (about six grams) of your favorite gelatin powder. Do this while the oil is still hot and make sure to stir well. The heat will help activate the gelatin for the lip balm to form properly.
   • You can use whatever flavor you want, but keep in mind that it will also color the lip balm. Try raspberry, cherry, or strawberry for a rosy-red color. You can also try something different with grapes for a purple lip balm, or blue raspberry for a bright blue. For a colorless balm, choose unscented gelatin.
   • You can also use sugar-free gelatin, but you may need to use a little less powder. Experiment to see what works!
   • Gelatin mainly helps in thickening the lip balm, although the protein in the gelatin can be helpful.
3. Add 6-8 drops of an essential oil for an additional flavor. This step is optional, but it can add a little extra to your lip balm. For example, try lemon or mint oil with raspberry, grapefruit oil with cherries, or orange oil with grape gelatin. Stir in the oil.
   • Most citrus essential oils have antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
4. Pour the mixture into a small container to solidify. You can use old lip balm containers or a small container such as a clean baby food jar. Put it in the fridge to chill for 2-3 hours if you are in a hurry, or just let it chill overnight. You can use it when it has cooled completely and congealed a bit.
   • If you want to use multiple lip balm holders, tie them together with elastic. That makes it easier to pour the lip balm into the tubes.
   • This should keep for several months at room temperature, as it contains no water. However, if it smells bad or has mold, throw it away.

Method 3 of 3: Mix in a moisturizing lip balm

1. Place castor oil, shea butter and coconut oil in a small saucepan. Add a tablespoon of castor oil and a tablespoon of shea butter to the pan. Add two tablespoons of coconut oil.
   • If you prefer, you can use the petroleum jelly in the same ratio in place of the castor oil. Petroleum jelly seals moisture. Castor oil softens chapped lips and is moisturizing. Both shea butter and coconut oil are moisturizing, but shea butter also contains vitamin E, which is good for your skin.
   • You can also omit the shea butter if you prefer. Then add a little more coconut oil.
   • You can also heat this in the microwave, but use a small microwave-safe bowl.
2. Place the pan over low heat to melt all the oil. Stir the oil from time to time during the heating process to distribute the heat evenly. Once the coconut oil and shea butter have melted and the various oils mixed, remove the pan from the heat.
   • If you heat it in the microwave, start with 15-20 seconds and check. Heat it in five second increments until the oils are melted and blended.
3. After removing the oil from the heat, pour in a few drops of the essential oil of your choice. Try 10-15 drops of citrus essential oil first, such as grapefruit, lemon, or orange for a summery lip balm. You can also add peppermint for a cooling lip balm. If you like floral flavors, use lavender or rose oil.
   • Citrus essential oil has antioxidant and antibacterial properties.
   • Cloves or cinnamon are also good options, but you should start with just a few drops. They can be too much very quickly. They have a warming effect on your lips.
   • If you don't have essential oils, try 1/4 of a packet of lemonade powder, such as Kool-Aid or Crystal Light, which will add color and flavor.
   • For a natural color, add 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 grams) of beetroot powder.
4. Place the lip balm in a small container to cool. Put it in an old lip balm sleeve, a small tin of peppermint, or whatever else you have on hand. Let it cool overnight or put it in the fridge if you are in a hurry.
   • It's ready when the lip balm has cooled and set.
   • The balm should keep for several months at room temperature.

Tips

• If you don't have coconut oil, try shea butter, cocoa butter, or petroleum jelly.
• You can use extracts such as vanilla in place of essential oils, but it may not mix very well.

Warnings

• Be careful when handling hot pots and dishes. Always use oven gloves!

Necessities

Make a simple honey lip balm

• Shea butter
• Raw honey
• Essential oil
• Small pan or microwave-safe dish
• Spoon

Fruity Gelatin Lip Balm

• Coconut oil
• Gelatin powder
• Essential oil, optional
• Microwave-safe bowl or saucepan
• Spoon

Moisturizing lip balm

• Castor oil
• Shea butter
• Coconut oil
• Essential oil or lemonade powder
• Small pan or microwave-safe dish
• Spoon