Beeswax Lip Balm

A nourishing, all-natural lip balm made from just four ingredients: beeswax, coconut oil, sweet almond oil, and a drop of peppermint essential oil. A perfect beginner craft project that makes wonderful gifts and shows off beeswax at its most versatile.

Method

1. 1

   Melt the wax and oils

   Combine beeswax pellets, coconut oil, and sweet almond oil in a small heat-safe glass jar or double boiler. Melt over low heat, stirring, until completely liquid.

   💡 A repurposed small glass jar in a pot of simmering water works perfectly as a double boiler.
2. 2

   Add essential oils

   Remove from heat. Let cool for 1–2 minutes, then stir in peppermint essential oil and vitamin E oil (if using).

   💡 Add essential oils off-heat so they don't evaporate.
3. 3

   Pour into tubes

   Working quickly before it sets, pour the mixture into lip balm tubes or small tins. Fill to just below the rim.

   💡 A small pour spout or a dropper makes this much neater.
4. 4

   Set and cap

   Let the lip balms cool completely at room temperature — about 30 minutes. Do not refrigerate or they may develop a grainy texture. Cap when fully solid.

   ⏱ 30 min
5. 5

   Label and share

   Add a label with the date and ingredients. These keep for up to a year at room temperature. They make incredible handmade gifts.