How to make DIY simple stick lip balm at home

In this post, we share a simple recipe on how to make DIY simple stick lip balm at home that is all natural and free from harsh chemicals.

Dry skin is majorly caused by a loss in moisture from the outer layers of your skin. This simple DIY stick lip balm contains natural ingredients that will keep your lips soft, supple, and moisturized.

An essential component needed when making lip balm is waxes. Waxes are known as occlusive agents because they provide a thin barrier on your skin that locks in moisture and reduces the amount of water lost.

The mixture of the waxes not only giving immediate relief to dry skin but also provides lasting protection throughout the day.

Lip balm is suitable for both male and female, especially if you are looking for something that isn’t glossy but still leaves your lips moisturized.

Recipe for how to make DIY simple stick lip balm at home

Phase 1:

  • 8g Beeswax
  • 6g Coconut Oil
  • 5g Almond Oil
  • 0.4g Lanolin

Phase 2

  • 0.4g Rosemary Extract
  • 0.2g Vitamin E Oil

Recipe for vegan Lip Balm

Phase 1

  • 5g Candelilla Wax
  • 4g Mango Butter
  • 5g Coconut Oil
  • 5.4g Almond Oil

Phase 2

  • 0.4g Rosemary Extract
  • 0.2g Vitamin E

Method

  • The first step on how to make DIY simple stick lip balm at home is to measure out your phase one ingredients: Beeswax, Coconut oil, Almond oil and Lanolin and your phase two ingredients: Rosemary Extract and Vitamin E oil.
  • Next, gently melt your phase one in a heat proof container over a low heat using the double boiler method.
  • Once the ingredients are completely melted, add phase two ingredients and thoroughly mix together until they are evenly combined.
  • Sanitize your lip balm containers in advance using alcohol so they’re ready to pour the liquid mixture.
  • Once the liquid mixture has cooled a bit, pour it into the containers and leave until completely set.

This lip balm recipe is suitable for stick or tube containers but can also be stored in small tub-style containers.

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