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  • Melt beeswax, Shea butter and coconut oil in a double boiler or small glass bowl over a small pot of boiling water, stirring constantly until melted.
  • Remove pan from heat but keep over the still-hot water to keep the mixture melted.
  • Add essential oils to your preference. I just added peppermint in this recipe. I recommend adding a few drops at a time and testing a tiny amount on your arm to make sure the scent is to your liking.
  • Once you've added the essential oils, use the pipette or a dropper to fill the lip balm tubes. This must be done quickly since the mixture will start to harden as soon as it is removed from the heat.
  • Let tubes sit at room temperature for several hours until cooled and completely hardened before capping them

Use an extra teaspoon or two of beeswax if you prefer a thicker and longer-lasting lip balm or slightly less if you prefer a smoother and softer lip balm. 

Since there are no water based ingredients, you can re-melt and add more of each ingredient during the melting process until you get the exact texture you want. 

When experimenting, put a few drops of the melted mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and let harden in the fridge so I could test it before putting the mixture into tubes. This makes 12-14 tubes.


I have used empty Vaseline tins - mix was enough for 3. I have also omitted the essential oils