With just 3 ingredients and a microwave, you can whip up this easy, indulgent 5-Minute DIY Lip Balm. It’s an affordable, all-natural way to pamper yourself or your loved ones!
With Mother’s Day on the horizon, I’m already scratching my head and trying to figure out what in the world I should get my mom. She is definitely one of those ladies who never wants or needs anything…yet she deserves everything! Since my mom isn’t a fancy make-up-wearing, spa-going, perfume-wearing type, it’s even harder to come up with little ways to show her that I love and appreciate her. That’s why I LOVE this little idea.
First of all, it’s homemade. Doesn’t every parent prefer homemade gifts from their kids (no matter how old we are)?!
Second, it’s practical. This lip balm is something that we can all use and enjoy! It’s not only a moisturizing lip balm, but it’s also a great cuticle cream. For moms like mine who spend a lot of time working in the garden, that’s an added bonus! This one product can sit on a nightstand and become a regular part of anyone’s bedtime routine.
And third, it’s EASY. I mean…3 ingredients, friends!! That’s it! And only about 5 minutes of your time. I kid you not.
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You just need some Organic Coconut Oil (which you can order here, but I also just grab mine at the grocery store), some organic beeswax (I used this kind), and your favorite Young Living Essential Oil.
I like to make my lip balm in little metal tins like these, since it makes it easier to use as cuticle oil as well. If you prefer tubes, you can use some like these.
I love the refreshing scent of mint-flavored lip balms, so I opted to use the Young Living Peppermint Essential Oil. If you want a citrus flavor, the Lemon would be great, or lavender would work well for a peaceful, calming scent.
These lip balms would be the perfect addition to a Mother’s Day care package, or a great way to show your girlfriends that you’re thinking of them. During the winter holidays, they make a great stocking stuffer, hostess gift, or teacher appreciation treat. As I mentioned above, they are practical, indulgent, easy, and affordable. The perfect gift!
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Here’s the printable “recipe” for DIY Lip Balm:
DIY Lip Balm
Cook
Total
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons beeswax
- 12 drops Young Living peppermint essential oil
Instructions
- Melt coconut oil and beeswax in a pourable glass measuring cup in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Add essential oil and pour into empty lip balm tubes or pots.
NOTE: This “recipe” makes about 15-20 tubes of lip balm, or 4 (2-ounce) containers of lip balm.
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I have teamed up with some of my blogging buddies to bring you all of these great ways to use essential oils to put together the perfect Mother’s Day pampering package!
Check out these other amazing, homemade Mothers’ Day Gift Ideas:
Beautiful Bath Bombs from The NY Melrose Family
Whipped Body Butter from Skip to my Lou
Lavender Bath Soak from Princess Pinky Girl
Lip Balm from The Seasoned Mom
Coconut Lime Sea Salt Scrub from Coffee Cups and Crayons
Lavender Lotion Bar from Made to be a Momma
Moisturizing Body Butter Recipe from PinkWhen
Mini Bath Bombs & Free Printables from Tatertots & Jello
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I could use some of this right now! I bet it smells amazing too!
It definitely does, Jenny! Thanks! 🙂
I’m addicted to lip balms, I have like hundreds! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Me too, Lily! Love ’em! 🙂
Your guyses names together make Blair lilly…like from unfriended…. Creepy…
Appeiciate it dear
Looks amazing! Thanks for linking up at Best of the Weekend!
I am so doing this!! Essential Oil chapstick is my favorite, but it can be expensive, and this looks so easy to make! 🙂 Love it!
Do it, Anna! You’ll love it! 🙂
Popping over from Merry Monday =) I love homemade gifts! This has been on my to do list for a bit now… just gotta go get the beeswax. Thanks for inspiring! Be sure to share your recipes, crafts, upcycles & DIYs at Two Uses Tuesday (Mon 8pm EST to Fri 11pm EST) over at Sarah Celebrates if you don’t already!
Thanks, Sarah! Definitely give it a try!!
How do you measure 3 tablespoons of beeswax if it comes in a bar? Do you melt it first? Can you reuse the wax you melted but didn’t use if you accidentally melt more than 3T? Just wondering how that works. Thanks!
Hi, M! I don’t know if there’s a “correct” way to do it, but I eyeballed 1 tablespoon (kind of like when I’m slicing off 1 tablespoon of butter from a stick). I then melted it, measured it, and discarded any extra. By eyeballing the measurement, I didn’t have too much leftover, so I didn’t try to save it. I honestly don’t know if you can reuse the wax once it cools and hardens again. I would think so (kind of like reusing coconut oil), but I’m no expert! 🙂
Hi. You can shave it like cheese, or buy it already in small bead form. I used that because it’s so easy if it’s already shaven or shred. Hope this helps. By the way, the wax just seems to harden the same as it was in whatever shape your dish is.
Great tips! Thanks, Pam!
I have honey combs how do I get the wax out ?
Hi, Bobbie! I have no idea! 🙂 I’ve never worked with honey combs…I just buy the wax in blocks.
Can you tell me how long the balm will last?
At least a few months, but maybe even more Coda! 🙂
I just made this and think I’m going to love it! Thanks so much for the recipe! I’m trying to find DIY products that are all natural and pure for way cheaper. I’ve been doing a lot of research on going all natural and putting better things on/in my families bodies.
Awesome! I’m so glad that you made it, Kassi! I need to restock my supply — thanks for the reminder. 🙂
Approximately how much does it cost to get everything needed to make it?
Hey, Maddy! I’m not sure — if you just buy the bottle of peppermint oil it can cost anywhere from $10-30 but it lasts FOREVER and can be used for zillions of other things. The beeswax is about $6 (for a lot of it) and the coconut oil is about $10 for a lot of it. That gives you way more of those ingredients than you need for just the lip gloss, though. You can use a variety of different containers, but the version that I bought and linked to in the post is about $14 for 8 tins. Hope that helps!
Hi. I was just wondering if you could use an extract instead of an essential oil?
Hi, Jennifer! I’m honestly not sure how that would work since I have never tried it myself. It might be fine, since I know that extract is a fine replacement for the oil in some recipes. BUT, since the products are very different in composition (oil versus a liquid with alcohol), it might affect the consistency of the lip balm in this particular project. I’ve just never experimented. 🙂
Why experiment, it’s an excellent recipe just as it is. Lasts forever, and friends who I’ve gifted it to LOVE it!
Thanks, Peggy! 🙂
I don’t have a microwave. Could I make this on the stove?
Definitely! You just need to melt the ingredients, so any heat source should work! 🙂
After making today, I would upt for a pourable container, such as a metal measuring cup? I opted for a 2:1 ratio and added some vitamin E. I think next time, I’ll try a 3:1 ratio or add more Vitamin E, but am in love with this recipe! It was super easy. Thanks!
Great suggestions, Jennifer! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂
Great recipe! I made this a few months ago using your recipe and it’s been great! I didn’t add the essential oil and I even use it on my toddler’s lips – safe, gentle, moisturizing. Just coconut oil and beeswax! Definitely a keeper!
Hi, Kassi! That’s wonderful! I love your tip, too. I bet a toddler would much prefer it without any special flavor. Thanks so much for sharing!
Without essential oil, it smells like honey!
Awesome! That’s a good thing! 🙂
Tis recipe is nice and solid. Thanks!
*This! And I also wanted to say, thanks for the links even if some are affiliate, they’re useful!
Thanks, Sharon!
How long does this take to set up or harden after it is poured?
Hey, Lori! Not too long. Maybe an hour or so?
I just have a stick of beeswax. How do I know how much 3 tablespoons is?
Hey, Renee! It will depend on how big your stick is. It’s kind of like butter — sometimes there are little markers on the solid stick (or wrapper) to tell you how much it is. If not, I would go ahead and melt the stick and then measure the melted wax with a tablespoon measure, just as if you were measuring melted butter or oil. 🙂
I made the balm and love it but it is so hard as it should be and when I put my finger in it to get it out it is just not wanting to come off. Any ideas
Made the balm and love it but it is a little too hard to get out with my finger doesnt want to spread. Any ideas?
Less Bees wax
It should be fine in the warmer months. Less beeswax in the colder months. I used a 2:1 ratio with some vitamin E and it’s still a little hard, but softer (not too soft) when I keep in my pocket.
Hey Blair,
This is a Lovely idea.
I’ve been looking for something to do with the coconut oil I have. Thanks for the inspiration
Also i’m enjoying reading the content on your site, your recipes are amazing.
Thanks
Madi
Hey Blair,
This is a Lovely idea.
I’ve been looking for something to do with the coconut oil I have. Thanks for the inspiration
Also i’m enjoying reading the content on your site, your recipes are amazing.
Thanks
Madi
Hi Blair,
This is a wonderful idea.
I’ve been looking for something to do with my leftover coconut oil. Thanks for the inspiration
Also i’m enjoying reading the content on your site, your recipes are amazing.
Thanks
Madi
Hi, Madi! Thanks so much for stopping by! Enjoy that lip balm! 🙂
My friend an I just made this recipe almost exactly. We read the comments and answers prior… we seen a question asking about using vanilla extract instead instead of essential oils. Like I said we followed this exact recipe… we tried it with 100% pure vanilla extract and an essential oil. The results with both are the same.
This is an amazing recipe! My lips were chapped when we made the balms… as soon as I applied the balm to my lips I could feel the instant results. As well… it stays on after taking a drink too!
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
Sincerely,
Michelle and Cindy
Awesome! Such a great tip to use the vanilla extract, Michelle. Now I want to try it! 🙂
Blair,
If I wanted to make a Lavender Vanilla balm, would you recommend 6 drops of Lavender oil and 6 drops of vanilla extract?
I read a comment that vanilla extract worked. Was thinking of a vanilla lavender balm. Would you suggest 6 drops of each?
Hey, Teresa! I haven’t tried the vanilla extract myself, so I have no idea how much would work. I think that 6 drops is a safe bet, though. I also think that you can use anywhere from 6-12 drops of lavender, depending on how strong you want that flavor to be. If you just want a mild lavender, then I would go with 6. Increase from there, as you like! 🙂
Thanks Blair! And sorry! I scrolled through and couldn’t find my post so I asked again 😳
No worries — I hope that it works well for you! 🙂
I have a question about the coconut in the lip balm. My niece is allergic to coconut can you use a different kind of oil in place of it?
Hi, Lillian! I wouldn’t know what to suggest instead of the coconut oil. The coconut oil is solid at room temp, which helps the lip balm solidify. I’m not sure what the texture would be like if you used a different oil.
Hey, Your documentation about balm is great.
I personally used these ingredient.
It worked.
Hey, Your documentation about balm is great.
I personally used these ingredient.
It worked
Hi Blair, just at the right moment. The hamattan here has subsided so I might not need it as much. But This will definitely be useful when it comes back around.
Do you melt the beeswax and coconut oil first and then measure for their respective quantities? How do you measure out the beeswax when it’s in it’s solid form (same with coconut oil)?
Thanks!
Hi, Alexandra! You could do it either way, depending on what’s easiest with your ingredients.
I do not melt the ingredients in order to measure them. I scoop the coconut oil with a tablespoon measure, as though measuring shortening or butter for a recipe. It can still be spooned when it’s in solid form.
The beeswax that I use is sold in little 1 ounce bars. That makes it easy to measure before melting, because a 1-ounce bar is equal to 2 tablespoons melted (so I need 1.5 bars for 3 tablespoons melted).
Hope that helps, and enjoy!
Hi! I don’t have beeswax bars, I have beeswax pastilles (tiny pellet things, ha). What would be the equivalent amount to use for this recipe? Thank you!
Hi, Morgan! I haven’t used the pellets myself, but I would just try measuring them with a tablespoon measure. Once melted, just make sure that it’s equal to 3 tablespoons, and then melt more (if necessary) to get it to the right amount.
Looks great and I’ve never thought of it doubling as a cuticle oil too.Interesting.