Using tinted lips is a perfect way to ensure proper hydration for your lips while adding a pop of colour. If you are someone who doesn't like to apply lipstick regularly but requires a good, chemical-free lip balm to ensure soft and hydrated lips, then this article is for you. You’ll be surprised to know how many ingredients you can use to make a tinted lip balm at home without smothering your lips with chemical-infused market products. Made with natural ingredients, this recipe will keep your lips soft and healthy while feeling put together.
Ingredients For Tinted Lip Balm Recipe
Credits: Jett's Kitchen
- 1 tablespoon organic beeswax
- 1 tablespoon Cocoa butter
- ½ tablespoon Shea butter
- ¼ tsp manuka honey or raw honey
- 3-4 drops vitamin e oil
- 1 tsp extra virgin organic coconut oil
- ½ tsp almond oil
- ½ tablespoon avocado oil
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Additions Ingredients (optional)
- 2-3 drops of pure organic orange essential oil + 1 pod vanilla bean
- 2-3 drops of peppermint extract oil (non-water based)
- ⅓ teaspoon grated cocoa powder
- pinch of finely grated cinnamon
- thin sliver of bright lipstick or ½ tsp of Mica powder
Steps To Make Tinted Lip Balm
Credits: Minimalist
- Fill a shallow bowl with 2-3 inches of water. Place a measuring cup or glass jar containing beeswax into the simmering water.
- Stir the beeswax with a wooden stick until fully melted. Add cocoa butter, shea butter, coconut oil, avocado oil, and almond oil. Continue stirring until all ingredients are completely melted.
- Remove from heat. Stir in essential oils, chosen colourant (e.g., Mica powder, lipstick), vanilla bean, cinnamon, or cocoa.
- Pour the mixture into lip balm tubes or tins. Let cool and harden at room temperature.
- Use immediately or refrigerate for 2 weeks to allow flavours to mature. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 years.
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