DIY Coconut Oil Lip Balm

So several months ago I made my first attempt at coconut oil lip balm and deodorant. I meant to post up the recipes and finished product much soon, but life gets crazy fast with working full-time, being a wife and a mom of three. This way I can share the recipes I used and how we liked them. :-)

I used this recipe from Wellness Mama for Homemade Lip Chap.

I had read a few other recipes as well since I was hoping for more of a natural tint balm, however I can't remember which one I took the cinnamon idea from. So I used shea butter, coconut oil, beeswax, and cinnamon. I am horrible with measurements, so I can't tell you how much cinnamon I used, but it was enough for the tint, so next time I will definitely make sure to use more, but also measure it and make note.

 I don't have a double boiler, so I just used a metal bowl over a sauce pan.

I removed it from the heat a little sooner than I should, because it was already hardening up when I was putting in the containers. I used empty Lip Balm Containers that I was able to find on Amazon.

Overall we have been happy with the finished product. I like the way it feels and works more than what I would buy from the store, and I have plenty of product left over to make several more batches. I will experience with more cinnamon, and even cocoa for tinting future batches. Now Wellness Mama includes essential oils in her recipe, but I did not put any in mine. I recommend doing your own research and doing what you feel comfortable with.

Happy DIYing!

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