Dry lips? Whip up a batch of this DIY lip balm flavored with honey, orange & vanilla to soften them right up! This is super easy to make and nourishes dry lips way better than store bought!
I’ve always been a huge fan of lip balm… I tend to have it in my purse, in my car, in the pocket of my jeans… I pretty much don’t leave home without it.
I learned a long time ago though that all lip balm is not created equal. In fact some seems to make matters worse. I love finding one I love that is full of nourishing ingredients that really moisturizes my lips not just gives them a waxy coating.
A couple of years ago my dear friend Holly made a knock off Burt’s Bees lip balm and it was pretty fantastic. I have a couple of go to brands that I buy, but I decided this winter it was high time to make my own. I love a great homemade beauty product so DIY lip balm was a no brainer!
So I started looking at different recipes and different combinations and came up with one that I knew I would love!
This combines the healing properties of beeswax, honey, and coconut oil. The effect is super moisturized lips and a lip balm that lasts hours after you put it on.
I made this recipe to go in tins, you could put it in sticks if you’d like. I just love the little sliding lid tins.
Here’s what you’ll need for this DIY lip balm –
2 Tbsp Beeswax
1/2 tsp Honey (raw is best)
3 Tbsp Coconut Oil
15 Drops Each Orange & Vanilla Essential Oils (here is a list of my favorite places to buy affordable essential oils)
Lip balm containers- this recipe fills 6 of these little metal ones
An eye dropper, or medicine syringe
This is super simple to make. First you’ll need to melt your beeswax and coconut oil. You can do this in a double boiler but since beeswax is a serious pain in the butt to clean up. So I recommend using a clean jar or can that you can just pitch when you’re done.
Put your jar into a pan with about 2 inches of water and heat over medium until the oil and beeswax have melted. I also like to use a skewer to stir or a plastic spoon… once again pitch them when you’re done.
While it’s melting lay out your containers close by so they’re ready to go
Once you’re beeswax and oil are nicely melted remove it from the heat and add in your essential oils. Now it’s time to put it in your containers. I highly recommend using a medicine syringe, you can usually get them for free at your local pharmacy. If you don’t have one you can use a spoon to scoop it in, or an eye dropper… or if you’re really good you can pour it in.
Once it’s nicely cooled it’s ready to use! Just rub your finger over the top and then across your lips! They’ll thank you!
Have you ever made your own DIY lip balm? What is your favorite combination?
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Vanilla and orange go so well together – like a creamsicle. I didn’t know that brand of essential oils but I love their packaging. Cassidy is the most hydrated human on earth and he gets such dry lips.
I drink a ton, and always need my lip balm! I love Mountain Rose essential oils, they’re packaging is pretty isn’t it? They’re super high quality!
Really love vanilla – orange combo! Personally, I prefer lip balm in a tube. I think it’s more practical. I can use it even if my fingers are not perfectly clean.
When do you put in the honey?
What step.do you add the honey??
Oops! I guess I forgot to put that in! You add the honey once the coconut oil and beeswax are completely melted! Thanks for asking!
Thanks Krista! Can’t wait to try it out!
This looks totally delicious! I really need to try this for the family.
My lips become frequently dry. I tried lots of lip balms from market but nothing change permanently. I am going to make my own lip balm using honey, orange & vanilla etc. I hope this would be a great one for my dry lip.
There is absolutely no such thing as vanilla essential oil so what exactly are you putting into that lip balm,?
Um, yes there is, and that is why I used it. Take a look at Amazon for multiple brands – https://amzn.to/2pW7gQm
Not just for homemade lip balm honey is used for many health benefits. All over the world and in all cultures from thousands of years, honey has been used to heal and strengthen. The trend of using honey in cosmetic products is good as it is very good for the skin… great read thanks!
It is very simple to clean double boiler when done making lip balm with beeswax. Just wipe with a paper towel then 1 more time, it’s clean. Now just finish by washing with dish soap but don’t even need to
Melting in a Double Boiler is very easy to clean up. When your done filling containers,, take the pan you melted beeswax and oil, and wipe with a dry paper towel and clean up of pan is done
I am really very fond of vanilla. And, when it is mixed with orange, it will be even better. Moreover, it will be great fun to apply it on my lips.
Could vanilla extract be substituted for the oil?
This makes approx 15 lip balm tubes!