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Herbal Infused Lip Balm Recipe Without Beeswax

Brittany Gibson
Servings 7 oz

Equipment

  • Jar
  • Strainer
  • Funnel
  • 1oz Tins
  • Double Boiler
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/8 cup calendula flowers
  • 1/8 cup chamomile flowers
  • 1/8 cup lavender flowers
  • 1/4 cup of herbal infused oil
  • 1 TBSP vitamin e oil
  • 1/2 cup of cocoa butter
  • 2 tablespoons of shea butter

Instructions
 

  • Combine oil and herbs into an airtight jar.
  • Store in a cool, dark space for 6 weeks, gently shaking regularly.
  • Strain herbs with a fine mesh strainer into a fresh container.
  • To make the lip balm: Prepare a double boiler by filling a pot with a few inches of water and bringing it to a simmer. Place a heatproof bowl on top of the pot, making sure it's not touching the water.
  • In the heatproof bowl, combine calendula infused oil, cocoa butter, shea butter, and vitamin e oil (all of the ingredients).
  • Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until everything is melted and well combined.
  • Once everything is melted, carefully remove the bowl from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
  • Pour the mixture into small jars or lip balm tins, filling them about 3/4 full. To make this process easier, I pour the mixture into a measuring cup with a spout first.
  • Allow the lip balm to cool completely and solidify before using. This can take a few hours. I recommend letting them sit overnight to fully harden.

Notes

You can use sweet almond oil as a substitute for olive oil.