Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1/4 cup beeswax pellets
- 1/4 cup shea butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup sweet almond oil
- 1/4 tsp meadowfoam seed oil
- 1/4 tsp vitamin E oil
- 10 drops of lavender essential oil
- 10 drops of peppermint essential oil
Special equipment needed:
- Double boiler
- Lip balm tubes or containers
- Lip balm filling tray
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a double boiler, melt the beeswax pellets, shea butter, coconut oil, and sweet almond oil together over medium heat.
2. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the meadowfoam seed oil, vitamin E oil, lavender essential oil, and peppermint essential oil.
3. Pour the mixture into a lip balm filling tray or directly into lip balm tubes or containers.
4. Allow the lip balm to cool and solidify for at least an hour.
5. Once solidified, remove from the filling tray or containers and store in a cool, dry place.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium heat
Serving size:
- Makes approximately 12-15 lip balm tubes or containers
Nutritional information:
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Substitutions for ingredients:
- Meadowfoam seed oil can be substituted with jojoba oil or argan oil.
- Lavender essential oil can be substituted with any other essential oil of your choice.
- Peppermint essential oil can be substituted with any other essential oil of your choice.
Variations:
- Add a few drops of your favorite food-grade flavor oil for a flavored lip balm.
- Add a pinch of mica powder for a tinted lip balm.
Tips and tricks:
- Use a lip balm filling tray for easy and mess-free filling of lip balm tubes or containers.
- Beeswax pellets can be found at most craft stores or online.
- Use a small funnel to pour the mixture into the lip balm tubes or containers for a more precise pour.
Storage instructions:
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Reheating instructions:
- If the lip balm becomes too soft or melted, place it in the refrigerator for a few minutes to solidify.
Presentation ideas:
- Tie a ribbon around the lip balm tubes or containers for a cute and simple gift.
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Troubleshooting advice:
- If the lip balm is too hard, add more sweet almond oil.
- If the lip balm is too soft, add more beeswax pellets.
Food safety advice:
- Use caution when handling hot liquids.
- Do not ingest lip balm.
Food history:
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Flavor profiles:
- The lip balm has a subtle lavender and peppermint scent.
Serving suggestions:
- Apply to lips as needed for moisturization.
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Taste: Creamy, Floral, Sweet, Herbal, Moisturizing