DIY Tinted Lip Balm Recipe Using Kitchen Ingredients

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

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Steps To Make Tinted Lip Balm

Credits: Minimalist

1. Fill a shallow bowl with 2-3 inches of water. Place a measuring cup or glass jar containing beeswax into the simmering water.
2. 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.
3. Remove from heat. Stir in essential oils, chosen colourant (e.g., Mica powder, lipstick), vanilla bean, cinnamon, or cocoa.
4. Pour the mixture into lip balm tubes or tins. Let cool and harden at room temperature.
5. 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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