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Easy All Natural Peppermint Lip Balm Recipe

Whether you're a peppermint lover, or planning on making festive gifts this Easy All Natural Peppermint Lip Balm Recipe is perfect for you!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 16 lip balm tubes

Equipment

  • Kitchen scale
  • Pot or double boiler
  • Glass bowl (if not using a double boiler)
  • Measuring spoons
  • Spatula
  • Pour spout container (like this)
  • Lip Balm Tubes

Ingredients
  

  • 45 grams Coconut oil approx. 1/4 cup
  • 20 grams Shea Butter approx. 2 tbsp
  • 20 grams Beeswax pellets approx 2 tbsp
  • 1 tsp Jojoba Oil
  • 1/8 tsp Vitamin E optional
  • 6-12 drops Peppermint Essential Oil

Instructions
 

  • Measure all ingredients (except vitamin E and essential oil) into glass bowl or the top of double boiler pot. This recipe can also be made in the microwave. Heating in 30 second increments and stirring until fully melted.
  • Add water to bottom of double boiler and set on stove top.
  • If not using a double boiler, line bottom of pot with canning lids or a washcloth- something to create a barrier between the glass bowl and bottom of the pot. Add water to fill pot half way. Fit glass bowl on to pot. This works as a homemade double boiler to prevent oils from over heating.
  • Set stovetop heat to medium-high. Once simmering, lower to medium low to slowly melt all ingredients. The beeswax takes the longest to melt. *Tip* Make sure no water gets into the mixture from the pot
  • If you have a lip balm tube filler kit, fit tubes into the fill tray. Otherwise, just set out desired containers to pour lip balm into.
  • Once all ingredients are melted, remove from heat and add vitamin E (optional) and peppermint essential oil.
  • Transfer the lip balm mixture into a container with a pouring spout for easier pouring.
  • Carefully pour mixture into lip balm containers using a dropper or pouring slowly.
  • If mixture cools too quickly, put back on heat or briefly microwave to melt again.
  • Wait for lip balm to solidify before putting the top on the containers.
  • Label and store as desired.

Notes

Can I Substitute Different oils?
The oils in this recipe can be substituted as needed. It is good to try to use similar oils to maintain similar benefits and characteristics so I suggest researching which oils are similar to the one you are trying to replace. For example, I have substituted cocoa butter for shea butter in this recipe and it worked out great! I would not have a similar result if I substituted olive oil for shea butter they are very different products
Can homemade lip balm go bad? 
Oils without any preservatives will go rancid over time. I have found it takes quite awhile for this to happen (6+ months unrefrigerated). Adding vitamin E can help slow the aging process due to its antioxidant properties. To extend the life of your lip balm, you can also store un-used tubes in the fridge until you're ready to use them. I have found this to keep the balm good much longer than keeping them at room temperature.
What Containers Should I Use?
For affordability and simplicity, I prefer to use lip balm in traditional lip balm tubes. This is my favorite brand from Amazon. If you'd like to store a larger amount, you can also use glass amber jars, aluminum tins, or plastic pots.