How To Make Lip Balm | The Soap Kitchen™ (2025)

• Saucepan
• Mixing Jug
• Spatula
• 9 x 15ml Tins

• Melt the Base: In a double boiler, combine the beeswax, coconut oil, and shea butter. Heat gently until fully melted, stirring occasionally.
• Add Optional Ingredients: If desired, stir in honey, essential oils or any of our flavours for fragrance and added benefits.
• Pour Into Containers: Once melted and mixed, pour the liquid balm into small lip balm tubes or tins. Be careful as it will be hot.
• Let It Set: Allow the balm to cool and harden completely at room temperature (about 1-2 hours).
• Store and Use: Once solidified, your lip balm is ready to use! Store in a cool, dry place and apply as needed to moisturize lips.

If you’re a fan of homemade beauty products, then you know that there’s nothing quite like the feeling of making something from scratch. Our Lip Balm recipe is simple, fun to make, and costs only pennies per batch! With just a few easy steps and minimal tools, this staple item can be whipped up in no time – perfect for customers who want to take their DIY skincare projects up a notch or businesses wanting to add to their product range! Get ready to repurpose some summer fruits and bring out your creative side with our signature Lip Balm recipe!

What is a lip balm?

A lip balm, also known as a lip salve or ointment, is anemollient (substance used to soothe and moisturise the skin) used primarily to protect the lips from cracking, chapping or drying out. It helps to prevent and temporarily treat dryness of the lips due to evaporation of its natural moisture.

Lip balms come in many forms and formulations: solid sticks, jars, tubes, or sprays. Most are made with beeswax and lanolin; vegetable oils like coconut oil; petroleum jelly; petroleum-based waxes; silicone derivatives like dimethicone; silica esters like cyclomethicone that provide shine without a greasy feeling;flavours andessential oils such as strawberry, menthol, eucalyptus oil, camphor oil; vitamins A & E for their antioxidant effects. There are also medicated varieties containing ingredients that provide relief from cold sores and other medical conditions including SPF sun protection formulas.

The purpose of using a lip balm is threefold: 1) To form a barrier on your lips that keep moisture inside while repelling environmental irritants 2) To soften rough patches by providing hydration 3) To enhance appearance with glossy sheen and pleasant scent/taste depending upon flavour chosen! Ultimately it makes your lips look healthier!

So if you’re looking for smoother softer lips or just want something tasty for touchups throughout the day then give our Lip Balm recipe a try!

Top Tips For Making Your Own Lip Balms

Making your own lip balm is a fun and creative way to make sure that you’re always stocked up with your favourite flavour of lip care. From creamy cocoa butter to energizing mint, the possibilities are endless! Here are some top tips for crafting homemade lip balm successfully.

Tip One: It’s important to have the right container. You can find them in a range of sizes and styles – from 15ml aluminium tins to small roll up tubes. Make sure they are made out of suitable materials such as aluminium or PET plastic so that they don’t react with the balm ingredients. Once you know your container size you can calculate your quantities correctly.

Tip Two: Always ensure your chosen containers are on a flat level surface before pouring. This ensures you get a smooth, level top every time! It also means you can get an even height for all of your tins, who doesn’t love a bit of consistency.

Tip Three: Making lip balms is fairly simple, but ensuring you have the correct equipment to hand makes it that little bit easier. Including a pouring jug with a long spout, this helps with precision pouring especially into tubes or small jars.

And there you have it! With these top tips hopefully making Lip Balms yourself can become an easy enjoyable experience!

What’s the best way to store lip balms?

To keep your lip balms soft, smooth, and ready-to-use when needed, store them at room temperature—or around 21°C. This will ensure the right consistency for a perfect application every time. If you find that your lip balm has hardened due to a cold room or an unexpected chill in the climate, simply rub it with your finger until it warms up and becomes softer again.

In addition to proper storage temperature, keeping your lips balms out of direct sunlight can help prevent bleaching or discolouration caused by UV rays. Bright lights also generate heat which could affect the product’s texture; if possible try storing them away from any heat sources such as heaters or radiators. Also avoid exposing them too much humidity since moisture can cause microbial growth on the surface of the product if left unchecked over long periods of time.

Now that you know how to store finished lip balm correctly following these guidelines should ensure they remain fresh and usable for a long period of time!

Can you use essential oils in lip balms?

Absolutely! Essential oils provide a variety of skin-nourishing benefits that can be great additions to your lip balm.

Essential oils are highly concentrated plant extracts, made of volatile aromatic compounds and other phytochemicals. They have antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties which make them perfect for treating skin issues like dryness and inflammation of the lips.

Most essential oils also contain natural antioxidants that help protect against environmental stressors like UV radiation and free radicals in the air we breathe in. A single drop or two is enough; adding too much could cause irritation on your lips or burn sensation.

Remember not all essential oils are suitable for topical use; we always recommend researching and checking the technical documents for any essential oil you wish to use. They can be diluted in carrier oils first using a ratio of 3% (three drops per one tablespoon).