Introduction: How to Make Beeswax Lip Balm! by Ashton Rogers and Karis Cheek
Making lip balm can be a long and crazy process, but with these steps you will have it done within a few hours! Once you have the ingredients it is very easy to create. This is a fun way to make something helpful! Lip balm is an everyday thing that people use. The lip balm can even be a gift for the holidays! This saves money and keeps your dry lips and skin smooth and healthy.
Your supplies needed:
containers (depends on amount of lip balm)
1 tbsp. of grated beeswax
2 tbsp. of coconut oil
a few drops of vitamin E oil
1 pinch of sparkles
glass measuring cup
spoons
microwave
Your supplies needed:
containers (depends on amount of lip balm)
1 tbsp. of grated beeswax
2 tbsp. of coconut oil
a few drops of vitamin E oil
1 pinch of sparkles
glass measuring cup
spoons
microwave
Step 1: Helpful Hints/ Tips
Tips:
-Use a small grater for your beeswax because it can easily get stuck in the grater holes.
-You can use any small measurment (amount) to use to put the lip balm in the containers, but a tablespoon is usually how much can fit in one container.
-Using a glass measuring cup is important because it won't melt in the microwave.
-You can use any amount of sparkles depending on your liking. One pinch or so should be enough though.
-Use a small grater for your beeswax because it can easily get stuck in the grater holes.
-You can use any small measurment (amount) to use to put the lip balm in the containers, but a tablespoon is usually how much can fit in one container.
-Using a glass measuring cup is important because it won't melt in the microwave.
-You can use any amount of sparkles depending on your liking. One pinch or so should be enough though.
Step 2: The Beeswax
Grate the beeswax into1 tablespoon and put it in the measuring cup. Make sure it is packed tightly!
Step 3: Vitamin E Oil
Put a few drops of vitamin E oil in the measuring cup.
Step 4: Coconut Oil and Sparkles
Put coconut oil in measuring cup with your amount of sparkles.
Step 5: Stir #1
Stir everything in the measuring cup together.
Step 6: Microwave and Stirring #2
Microwave of 30 seconds and stir.
Step 7: Microwave Again!
Keep microwaving the lip balm until beeswax melts completely and mixture will look nice and golden.
Step 8: Container Time!
Pour lip balm in the container(s) before it has time to set up!
Step 9: Letting It Set
Leave for a couple of hours to set up in the container and take it's shape.
Step 10: Enjoy!
Enjoy your safe and affective lip balm/ hand rub! Thanks for choosing our instructable to make your lip balm! I hope you are satisfied with your out-come and that it works well for you!