Homemade Lip Balm with Tallow
Simple and effective, this moisturizing homemade lip balm comes together quickly and is made with natural, healthy ingredients you'll love.
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Servings: 10 tubes
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon tallow melted
- 1 tablespoon beeswax melted
- 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil
- 1/4 teaspoon skin-safe essential oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine your melted tallow, melted beeswax, sweet almond oil, and essential oil.2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon tallow, 1 tablespoon beeswax, 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil, 1/4 teaspoon skin-safe essential oil
- Place the lip balm tubes in the filling tray, and gently pour the mixture into them. Then scrape away the excess using the spatula.
- Using the low heat setting on your heat gun, smooth out the tops and release any air bubbles that have become trapped in the lip balm.
- Let the lip balm set for at least half an hour before removing the tubes from the tray and putting on the lids.
Notes
- Homemade lip balm is shelf-stable and can be stored in a cool, dark location for up to a year.
Tips
Use a double boiler – If you melt the ingredients too quickly, you can burn them which may lead to a darker color and bad smell. Melting the ingredients in a bowl over a pot of boiling water also works if you don’t have a double boiler. Avoid contamination with water – Water in lip balm can cause mold to grow, so make sure to avoid getting any water in it during the melting process. Swap other essential oils – I used rose essential oil for this lip balm, however, you can use any type of skin-safe essential oil or essential oil blend. You can even leave out the essential oil if you prefer unscented lip balm. Cool at room temperature – Once the lip balm has been poured into the tubes, let it set at room temperature for a smoother finish.