If you’ve read my book, Backyard Farming on an Acre More or Less, you’ll know that I have a thing for bees. I find beekeeping to be an interesting passion and the liquid gold that is produced is perfect for making your own lip balm. It’s a great project to do with the older kids and keeps the winter chap away.
DIY Burt’s Bee’s Peppermint Lip Balm
Ingredients:
- 2 heaping TBSP. Beeswax
- 2 TBSP. Coconut Oil
- 1 TBSP. Almond or Sunflower Seed Oil
- 15 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
- 1 tsp. Vitamin E Oil
Directions:
1. Start a water bath by filling a small pot 1/2 way full with water.
2. Place a glass-measuring cup with a spout in the water.
3. Turn the stove-top to medium.
4. Add beeswax, coconut oil and almond oil and heat until beeswax is completely melted.
5. Remove from heat and add peppermint essential oil and vitamin E oil.
6. Pour into lip balm tubes quickly before it starts to cool and harden
7. Allow to cool completely in tubes
8. Enjoy!
These lip balm tubes were perfect and this recipe makes about 5 tubes. I found printable labels that are the perfect size for lip balm tubes.
