Can you put vanilla extract in lip balm?

NOTE: I would NOT use Vanilla Extract to scent or flavor your balm as it does NOT mix well with the other oils and you’ll end up with a kind of splotchy looking balm. Once the balm is scented & flavored to your liking, carefully pour it into your containers and allow to cool fully.

How do you make vanilla flavored lip balm?

Homemade Vanilla Lip Balm

1. 1 tablespoon shea butter.
2. 2 tablespoons organic coconut oil.
3. 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil.
4. 1 1/2 tablespoons beeswax.
5. 1/2 teaspoon therapeutic grade vanilla essential oil.
6. pipettes.
7. 15-16.15 oz lip balm tubes or containers.
8. 1 tablespoon shea butter.

Can you use essential oils in lip balm?

Yes! You can use any essential oils in your lip balm. Just be sure they are good high grade oils. Be careful of not using too much of a “hot” oil.

How do I make my lip balm creamier?

How to make All Natural Creamy Lip Balm

1. 1 Tablespoon Beeswax Pellets (10g)
2. 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil (15g)
3. 10 drops of Essential Oil – we used orange.
4. 1 Tablespoon Jojoba Oil (15g)
5. 1 Tablespoon Shea Butter (15g)
6. Lip Balm Containers.
7. Glass Dropper.

Can you put extracts in lip balm?

What can I use to color or flavor my lip balms? Number One Rule: Always use lip safe flavors and colorants! Fragrance oils are not approved for use on lips and not all colorants are okay for lips. Extracts, from the store in the baking section, usually will not mix with your oils/wax mixture.

Can I make lip balm with just coconut oil?

Obviously you can just smear some coconut oil on your lips all on its own to soothe chapped lips, but if you take five minutes and a few supplies that you probably already have, then you can bring it to a whole other level. You’ll need: Coconut oil, preferably organic, virgin, and unrefined.

How do you make flavored lip balm?

Steps:

1. Melt 1 TBSP of beeswax.
2. Pour 2 TBSPs of coconut oil into beeswax mixture.
3. Stir.
4. Add flavor oil.
5. Add any extra ingredients (oranges, petals, coffee beans)
6. Pour.
7. Allow to cool.

Does coconut oil good for lips?

The lauric acid in coconut oil has nourishing properties that seep into your skin. Some coconut oils absorb quickly, providing moisture to heal dry, chapped lips. Keep in mind that coconut oil can only do so much. You’ll want to determine the cause of your chapped lips so you can prevent it again in the future.

What essential oils can be used in lip balm?

Some other good essential oils that are safe to use in lip balm are: lavender, sweet orange, clove (use very little as it’s warming and strong), tea tree (use very little as it’s strong), spearmint, mandarin, lime and of course peppermint and lemon.

Which essential oil is best for lip balm?

The most popular essential oils for lip balm include wintergreen, peppermint, orange, lime, lemon, vanilla, grapefruit, and lavender. These oils are the most recommended for helping people deal with the annoyance and discomfort of chapped lips.

Can you use orange essential oil in lip balm?

Supplies. You only need a few supplies to make your own sweet orange lip balm. You’ll want to grab pure shea butter, sweet almond oil, beeswax pallets, and sweet orange essential oil. Don’t forget containers to put your homemade lip balm in!

How do I make my lip balm not greasy?

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Melt the beeswax and Shea Butter together on low heat.
2. Notice Bonnie uses a pan on the stove and inserts her 2 cup glass measure right into the pan of hot water.
3. Once the lip balm base is melted, Remove from heat.
4. Add vitamin E oil and peppermint drops.
5. Adjust the color this way.

How can I make my lip balm thicker?

Generally speaking, you need to use roughly 15-20% beeswax to 25-30% butter and 45-50% oil. The more butter and wax you use, the thicker or ‘sturdier’ your lip balm will be. This is good if you want your lip balm to stay on for quite a while. It will also be ‘creamier’, which is how we like it!

Which butter is best for lip balm?

Shea Butter: Soft and creamy, shea butter adds a mild firmness to lip products. Shea butter melts on contact with the skin, making it a popular choice for lip products. Shea butter is a great substitute for avocado butter.