Simple Beeswax Lip Balm
Three ingredients between you and happy lips. Once you make this, the store-bought tubes start feeling overcomplicated.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon organic beeswax pastilles
- 2 tablespoons organic jojoba oil
- 1 tablespoon organic shea butter
- 2–3 drops peppermint essential oil (optional)
Steps
- Set up a double boiler (a heat-safe bowl over simmering water).
- Melt the beeswax, jojoba oil, and shea butter together, stirring gently.
- Remove from heat and stir in essential oil if using.
- Quickly pour into small tins or tubes before it sets.
- Let cool undisturbed for 30 minutes.
Storage
Cool, dry spot, up to 1 year.
⚠️ Safety notes
- Hot wax burns — handle the bowl with oven mitts.
- Patch test first; discontinue if irritation occurs.
Patch test every new body recipe on the inside of your forearm and wait 24 hours before full use. Stop using anything that irritates your skin. Essential oils in leave-on products stay at a 1–2% dilution — a little truly goes a long way.
