10 Simple and Easy Ways to Make Lip Balm at Home

Lip balm is an essential accessory for the ladies and especially during the cold winter months. It helps keep your lips hydrated and supple. Do you know that you can actually prepare your own homemade lip balm using ingredients readily available in your home? Learning how to make lip balm at home is easier than you’d think, and it means you get full control over what goes on your lips, no petroleum, no synthetic fillers, just natural, skin-loving ingredients.

Follow these 10 simple and easy ways to make healthy and cheap DIY lip balm recipes at home:

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Basic Supplies You’ll Need

Before diving into the recipes, it helps to stock up on a few reusable staples. As a general rule, most homemade lip balm recipes use roughly 3 parts carrier oil to 1 part beeswax, plus a plant-based butter if you want extra richness:

• Beeswax pellets: the base that gives your balm its firm, protective texture. shop beeswax pellets (paid link).
• Shea butter: adds deep moisture and helps heal chapped lips from the inside out. shop shea butter (paid link).
• Empty lip balm tins or tubes: for storing and gifting your finished balm. shop empty lip balm tins (paid link).
• A double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over simmering water, for melting everything together.

Chocolate and mint lip balm recipe

You can use chocolate chips to make a delicious lip balm at home. Just ensure that you use high quality chocolate chips for you to get the best results that you need. To make this DIY lip balm at home you will need 2 teaspoons white beeswax pellets, a teaspoon of cocoa powder, 2 teaspoons of sweet almond oil, and some drops of peppermint oil.

You will start by melting the white beeswax pellets. You will then stir the cocoa powder until it blends perfectly. Add sweet almond oil and peppermint oil as you stir to mix the ingredients. This one makes a great homemade lip balm gift idea for the holidays, its rich chocolate-mint scent feels like a treat.

Honey lip balm

Honey is known to have several health benefits and would thus make a good recipe for a lip balm. Besides, it also has a sweet flavor that can go a long way at ensuring that you enjoy a great day after application.

This ingredient doesn’t require much mixing as it can simply be mixed with melted white beeswax and applied directly to the lips. It’s one of the simplest natural lip balm ingredients to start with if you’re new to DIY beauty.

Beeswax and coconut lip balm

You will need a tablespoon of beeswax, preferably grated. You will also need a tablespoon of extra virgin coconut oil and at least two capsules of vitamin E. Melt the beeswax and when it is almost viscous, add coconut oil. Blend these ingredients together and then add 2 capsules of vitamin E oil. Allow it to cool and then you can pour into a lip balm applier so you can use to apply lip balm whenever your lips dry.

Also see: 10 Best and Easy Homemade Lip Scrub Recipes 

Raspberry and lemon lip balm

In this DIY made at home raspberry and lemon lip balm you will need to have 2 teaspoons raspberry gelatin mix, 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil and 3-4 drops of lemon oil. Heat the solid coconut oil preferably in the microwave then add raspberry gelatin mix and then blend the 2 ingredients together. Add lemon essential oil in the mixture and mix properly until properly bended.

Pure essential oil lip balm

You will need a cup of mango or cocoa butter (1/4), wax or soy, several drops of essential oil and a tablespoon of beetroot powder.

If you are using beeswax, melt it and then add mango butter to the wax and then blend. Add an essential oil such as grapefruit or even peppermint. Add a small amount of beet root powder to give color then stir until no lumps are left in the mixture. This tinted version doubles as one of the easiest DIY lip balm recipes for a natural, subtle color pop.

Rose lip balm

To achieve this made at home lip balm mixture you will need 1 tablespoon beeswax, 1\2 tablespoon castor oil, 3 tablespoons rose-infused oil, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 tablespoon of cocoa butter and a quarter teaspoon powdered alkanet root. This tinted rose lip balm comes out rich, smooth, and glossy with a soft pink tint, a lovely option if you’re searching for a homemade lip balm with a delicate floral scent.

Peppermint oil lip balm

You will need 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 tablespoon white beeswax pellets, 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil and 2 drops of peppermint essential oil.

Melt the wax in a boiler and then add coconut oil and sweet almond oil. Stir the ingredients as you add peppermint essential oil in the mixture. Allow the mixture to cool down and store for use later.

Shea butter home-made lip balm oil

In this DIY home-made lip balm oil you will need 1 tablespoon Shea butter, 1 tablespoon beeswax, 1 tablespoon raw organic coconut oil, 1 tablespoon natural honey and 4-5 drops of essential lemon oil.

To get the product ready you will mix Shea butter, beeswax and coconut oil to a container and then boil. Once the mixture is melted, you then whisk natural honey and your essential oil mixture and then allow it to cool. Shea butter is one of the most intensely moisturizing DIY ingredients out there, so this version works especially well for very dry or cracked lips.

Lime lip balm

The ingredients here include 1 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 tablespoon cocoa butter, 1 tablespoon almond oil, 1 tablespoon beeswax and 5 drops of lime essential oil.

To get the home-made lime lip balm, you will add cocoa butter, coconut oil, beeswax, and almond oil to make a solution.

Grapefruit lip balm

You will need 1 tablespoon castor oil, 1 tablespoon Shea butter, 2 tablespoons coconut oil, ¼ – ½ teaspoon grapefruit essential oil.

Heat the Shea butter, beeswax, coconut oil and castor oil together in low heat preferably in a saucepan. Once you have removed the pan from heat, you can add grapefruit essential oil and mix this well.

Tips for Perfect Homemade Lip Balm

• Get your ratio right: as a general rule, use about 3 parts carrier oil to 1 part beeswax, adding a plant-based butter for extra richness if you like.
• Pour while warm: immediately pour the melted mixture into your lip balm tins or tubes and let it cool completely undisturbed before capping.
• Check shelf life: homemade lip balm typically lasts 6-12 months when stored in a cool, dry place, oil-based recipes without water tend to last longest.
• Make it a gift: homemade lip balm makes a lovely, affordable DIY gift, just add labels, ribbon, or twine to your finished tins.
• Troubleshoot texture: too soft? Add a bit more beeswax and remelt. Too hard? Add a touch more carrier oil.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does homemade lip balm last?

Most homemade lip balm recipes last 6-12 months when stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, since they contain no water or preservatives to spoil quickly.

Can I make lip balm without beeswax?

Yes, candelilla wax or soy wax both work as vegan substitutes and set up in a similar way, though ratios may need slight adjusting since they behave a bit differently than beeswax.

Why is my homemade lip balm too soft or too hard?

Too soft usually means not enough beeswax relative to oil, remelt and add a bit more wax. Too hard means too much wax, remelt and stir in a little more carrier oil.

What’s the best oil base for chapped lips?

Shea butter and coconut oil are two of the most moisturizing choices for very dry or cracked lips, since they’re rich in fatty acids that help heal and seal in moisture.

Can I use these lip balm recipes as gifts?

Absolutely. Pour the finished balm into small tins or tubes, add a handwritten label, and it makes a thoughtful, budget-friendly homemade gift for birthdays or the holidays.