Can you use essential oils in chapstick?

Yes! You can use any essential oils in your lip balm. Just be sure they are good high grade oils. Be careful of not using too much of a “hot” oil.

What essential oils are good for lip balm?

Some other good essential oils that are safe to use in lip balm are: lavender, sweet orange, clove (use very little as it’s warming and strong), tea tree (use very little as it’s strong), spearmint, mandarin, lime and of course peppermint and lemon.

How do you make natural chapstick?

Best Organic Chapstick Recipe

1. 2 tablespoons organic coconut oil.
2. 2 tablespoons organic shea butter.
3. 2 tablespoons beeswax.
4. 3-5 drops of essential oils, your choice (I order all my oils from my favorite essential oils company.
5. A dozen chapstick containers, or a container of some variety like THIS.

How do you make high quality chapstick?

Instructions

1. Measure beeswax, shea butter and cocoa butter and put in the top of a double boiler.
2. Melt the butters and waxes over low heat in your double boiler until completely combined.
3. Add the almond oil and jojoba oil and stir.
4. Remove from heat and add Vitamin E and essential oils.
5. Pour into lip balm tubes or tins.

How to make a lip balm with essential oil?

Melt coconut oil, mango butter and beeswax. Remove from heat. Stir in sweet almond oil and essential oil. Pour into tubes. . Melt coconut oil and add crayon. Stir (craft stick works well) to let crayon melt. Add oil and pour into container. Those Lip Balms make a great gift and can easily be customized.

Which is the best essential oil for chapped lips?

Citrus essential oils can cause a phototoxic reaction, typically causing an exaggerated sunburn. Lavender- Great for the skin and smells amazing. Peppermint- The cooling effect of peppermint feels really good on chapped lips. Spearmint- Same cooling effect as peppermint with a sweeter scent.

How to make your own Peppermint ice lip balm?

Peppermint Ice Lip Balm 2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil 1/2 Tablespoon Jojoba Oil 1/2 Tablespoon Castor Oil 1 Tablespoon Beeswax Pastilles 1 Tablespoon Mango Butter 16 drops of Peppermint Oil (it’s very minty & cooling on the lips with this amount)

Can you use beeswax instead of carrier oil in lip balm?

If at all possible, try to keep a small amount (about 1/2 tablespoon) in your recipe and I think you’ll be very happy with the results! It counts towards your carrier oil portion. For a vegan lip balm, use candelilla wax instead of beeswax. However, it can’t be exchanged in equal measures. The rule of thumb is: