How to Make Natural Homemade Lip Balm Using Essential Oils

How To Make Natural Homemade Lip Balm Using Essential Oils

ByOrganic Aromas

What kind of lip balm do you use? If you use regular lip balm, there is a high chance that you have not interrogated the ingredients. Conventional lip balm is made using many synthetic compounds that are actually toxic to the body. Natural lip balm on the other hand is made using safe natural elements.

To avoid the hassle, you can make your very own lip balm at home using natural ingredients like essential oils. This article shows you how to do this. First though, let us explore lip balm ingredients that you should avoid, before delving into the best natural ingredients to use.

Lip Balm Ingredients To Avoid

Parabens

Commonly used in cosmetics as preservatives, parabens are toxic compounds that imitate estrogen in the body. Parabens have therefore been linked to hormonal imbalance. In addition, most cancer tumors contain parabens. Avoiding them even in lip balm is the best way to keep safe.

Petroleum

Did you know that some studies suggest that petroleum is a carcinogen? It is a toxic element that works by clogging your pores. It does a poor job of hydrating skin because it does not feed the skin. Even when your skin feels moist and hydrated, this ingredient does not penetrate. Therefore, look for an ingredient that is safe with the ability to moisturize your skin properly.

Artificial Scent

Artificial scents as you can imagine are made from harmful chemicals. Many ingredients are actually not known. These scents can cause allergy, hormonal imbalance and diseases like cancer. Some artificial fragrances have been linked to sperm damage. The best alternative to artificial scents are essential oils.

Artificial Dyes

Just like synthetic scents, unnatural dyes cause allergic reactions and can lead to hyperactivity in children. They have also been linked to cancer tumors and to this end, using a natural alternative is critical.

Lanolin

Many people see lanolin as a safe natural element to use on skin. However, only organic lanolin is safe. This is the waxy compound found on a sheep’s fur coat and helps keep the animal warm and moist. Pesticides and other chemicals sprayed on sheep’s fur to kill pests make lanolin unsafe for use. You can never be too sure what is organic or not.

Best Lip Balm Ingredients To Use

Essential Oils

These are some of the best ingredients to use in lip balm. The oils feed the skin and correct a myriad of problems like chapped lips. They scent your lip balm naturally in a variety of aromas as you desire. Aromatherapy lip balm keeps you feeling warm and happy. These oils are also safe when used properly. The list of oils to use is long starting with lavender to peppermint and rose.

Coconut Oil

This is the favorite carrier oil to use when mixing with essential oils. It is a wholesome oil that is edible and therapeutic to skin and hair. The oil is antimicrobial to ward away bacteria and fungus. Above all, it moisturizes skin and lips effectively. Jojoba, argan and almond oils are other excellent carrier oils for making lip balm at home.

Cocoa Butter

Fat that is extracted from cocoa beans is known as cocoa butter. This delicious butter is a potent moisturizer that improves the skin and lips. It is a common addition to natural lip balm owing to its worthy aroma and excellent healing benefits.

Beeswax

Among other properties, beeswax is an anti inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial agent. It is excellent for healing chapped lips and works by locking in the moisture without clogging pores. This is a preferred ingredient in natural lip balm.

How To Make Natural Homemade Lip Balm Using Essential Oils

Best Essential Oils For Natural Lip Balm

Choosing the right oils is key to creating a lip balm that suits you. When it comes to the scent, choose an oil that fits your preferences. Lavender is always a first choice and comes with a wonderful aroma and is great for the skin. If you need a cooling natural lip balm, consider using peppermint. Spearmint is another one for cooling your lips and soothing chapped skin. Other great choices are rose, frankincense, wild orange, rosemary and many more. After using citrus essential oil on your lips, avoid the sun to ward off phototoxicity.

Best Homemade Essential Oil Lip Balm Recipe

Once you know the ingredients to use in your natural lip balm, you can make many versions of lip balm to suit your liking. Below is just an example of a simple recipe;

You will need

  • 1 tablespoon of beeswax
  • 3 tablespoons of coconut or jojoba oils
  • 2 drops lavender oil
  • 2 drops peppermint oil
  • 2 drops rosemary oil
  • 10 lip balm containers/tins

Method

Over a double boiler, melt the beeswax together with coconut oil using medium heat.

Remove from heat and stir together with your essential oils

Pour the mix carefully onto your tins or containers and allow it to cool

Conclusion

You can switch various essential and carrier oils above to meet your needs. If you are allergic to beeswax or prefer something vegan, consider using candelilla wax. Carrier oils are many and in addition to the ones mentioned above, you can use olive, sunflower, tamanu, avocado, castor, hemp seed oils and more. You can also choose to add some herbs to enrich your natural lip balm. Best options include chamomile, rose petals, dandelion flowers among others. For solid butters, you can use shea, cocoa, kokum and mango butters.

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  20. Thanks for writing this blog post and informing readers of it how they can make natural lip balm themselves with essential oils. I am definitely more interested in trying to make lip balm myself after having read this post.

  39. I am really learning a lot. I would have never thought of making my own lip balm. There is so much I don’t know about essential oils and what they can be used for!

  76. I found this page to be very interesting . I found out a lot of interesting stuff. I want to make my own lip balm. Now, because of this page I know what to use. And what not to use. Thanks

  112. This is really neat! It’s really strange why we don’t research more about the skin care products we apply on our skin not knowing about the fact it has cancerous ingredients in them. I am definitely going to be getting some beeswax and making my own lip balm for myself and my family….maybe for Christmas stuffers too!!

  114. What I most appreciate about creating your own products like lip balm is the creativity and customization. I love using jasmine essential oil and Shea butter in my lip balm.

  115. When I purchase lip balms i look at the ingredients and the balms with essential oils are usually much better than the ones without.

  117. Great article! I love the idea of the different oils. I think Wild Orange would also be a yummy EO to try! I’ll give this a go…thanks so much for the great ideas.

  120. It always surprises me the different things that essential oils can go in. I never would have thought about lip balm. My niece has been making things with oils going to share this with her.

  123. Love this article! Such great tips and information. Nothing better than cleaner products for my health. Thank you OrganicAromas for bringing information like this to us. Love the ability to add quality of life & health using good essential oils! Keep the good info coming!!

  124. Homemade lip balm is the best! Great for gifts. Using various essential oils is what makes them unique and customizable for personal preferences. I’ve discovered additional calendula oil for increased healing benefits is my #1 ingredient for lip balms or salves.

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