Grapefruit Mint Lip Balm

First prepare your containers– if you’re using lip balm tubes, I usually uncap and rubber band mine together. This makes them easier to fill. Have all your ingredients ready to go and EO lids off. This is a small batch and you’ll need to move quickly once you begin filling the containers.

Measure your first three ingredients into a glass pyrex over a small pot of boiling water. This makes a quick, easy double boiler so your ingredients won’t scorch.

Mix with a silicone spatula until fully melted- the beeswax is usually last to melt. Hang in there and keep stirring.

Let the liquid mix cool slightly and add in your essential oils and mica powder (optional).

Stir quickly and pour into your prepared containers– lip balm or lip pots work great. You can use a plastic dropper to easily fill the tubes or pots. Move quickly, this small batch solidifies quickly. Once you have filled your containers, let the liquid turn solid and cool completely. Put on lids and store in the fridge. Use washi tape or fun labels to dress them up. These all natural lip balms make simple but decadent homemade gifts.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons Organic White Beeswax
• 2 Tablespoons Organic Solid Coconut Oil
• 2 Tablespoons Mango Butter
• ½ teaspoon Pearl Mica Powder (optional)
• 10 drops Peppermint Essential Oil (I use Young Living)
• 10 drops Grapefruit Essential Oil (I use Young Living)
• Lip Balm containers

Instructions

1. Melt first three ingredients in a double-boiler (A pyrex measuring cup in a pot of boiling water works great.) Once all ingredients are melted, remove from heat and mix in Mica powder & essential oils.
2. Tip: Rubber band all lip balm containers together for stability as you fill them. Use a plastic, disposable pipette to fill containers and cool. Dress up with washi tape or fun labels. Fills 15-17 lip balm tubes.