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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.
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Clean Living
Yield: 10 tubes
Author: Violet Parcha

Equipment

Materials

  • 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

  • You can render tallow yourself or purchase tallow. I try to use tallow from organic, grass-fed cows or at least cows that I know were raised in a healthy environment.
  • Homemade lip balm is shelf-stable and can be stored in a cool, dark location for up to a year. 
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