An easy guide for creating your own lip balm recipes can be obtained by using the following proportions. The below measurements are weights. You can calculate your own recipes in ounces, grams, or pounds. . Most kitchen scales list grams along with ounces.
* 20% Beeswax (white or yellow pellets or solid blocks)
* 25% cosmetic grade oil that is solid at room temperature (Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, Aloe Vera Butter, Palm Oil, Mango Butter, Shea Butter, etc.)
* 15% cosmetic grade oils that are brittle at room temperature (Cocoa Butter, Candelilla Wax, Pal Kernel Oil, etc.)
* 40% cosmetic grade oils that are liquid at room temperature (Caster Oil, G****seed Oil, Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, Aloe Oil, Jobo Oil, Hemp Seed Oil, etc.)
Total Grams Percent of Total Phase 1
Beeswax
21 0.200 Coconut Oil
6 0.057 Shea Butter
9 0.085 Aloe Vera butter
11 0.104 Cocoa Butter
7 0.066 Candelila Wax
9 0.085 Phase 2
Castor Oil
14 0.133 Other Oils:
G****seed Oil - 10 grams
Aloe Vera Oil - 6 grams
Jobo Oil - 5 grams
Hemp Oil - 4 grams
(You can use a combination of other oils such as avocado oil, olive oil, etc.)
25 0.238 Phase 3
Vitamin E Acetate
(You can use vitamin E capsule. Just puncture with a needle.)
3 0.028 Peppermint Essential Oil
(You can substitute your favorite oil)
2 drops Totals
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DIRECTIONS:
Phase 1:
Break Phase 1 solids (beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter, aloe vera butter, cocoa butter, and candelila wax )into smaller pieces. This speeds up the melting process.
In a heat-proof glass container (a pyrex measuring cup will work), add the pieces of solid oils. Place the container in a shallow pan of water over low heat (the water level should come up to about half way up the sides). Simmer the water gently, and l[/color]et the solids melt until liquified. Once melted, remove from heat. NOTE: Use caution and never heat over direct heat.
Phase 2:
Add Phase 2 oils to the hot melted oils; stir together to blend. Be careful not to burn yourself. Oils and wax get hot very quickly and the temperature can climb higher than you suspect.
Phase 3:
Add Phase 3 ingredients (vitamin E and essential oil). Stir to blend together. Be careful when adding essential oil, as they can be overpowering. I like to just faintly scent my lip balms. You may substitute for any flavor you prefer.
Pour into ¼-or ½-ounce containers of your choice and let cool thoroughly before placing lids. Don't let the mixture cool too much before pouring. If the lip balm begins to solidify and clings to the edges of the pot or measuring cup, quickly reheat the oil. NOTE? You can purchase disposable droppers (pipettes) for getting the hot solution into the containers.
Lip balm tubes will hold about .15 ounces of product.
Lip balm pots will hold about .25 ounces of product.
Once the solution cools there will be a slight indentation from shrinkage
