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6 DIY Lip Balm and Lip Gloss Recipes

With just a few easily available ingredients like beeswax, shea butter, oils, and even fun tints like beetroot or pink sweet potato powder, you can create your own balms and glosses that nourish, protect your lips, and give your pout a pop of personality.

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Classic Shea Butter Lip Balm

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A timeless favorite that combines the nourishing power of shea butter with the protective barrier of beeswax. This lip balm is a go-to for everyday hydration.

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Ingredients:

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2 tablespoons beeswax pellets
2 tablespoons shea butter
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil
20–40 drops peppermint essential oil

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Recipe:

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In a double boiler, melt the beeswax, shea butter, and coconut oil together.
Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the vitamin E oil and peppermint essential oil.
Carefully pour the mixture into lip balm tubes or small containers.
Allow to cool and solidify before use.

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Check out the recipe→

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Simple Vegan Lip Balm (No Tint)

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A minimal, pantry-friendly vegan lip balm you can whip up with just a few ingredients. Great for everyday use if you want all the nourishment with none of the color.

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Ingredients:

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1 tablespoon carnauba wax
1 tablespoon cocoa butter
1 tablespoon carrier oil ( coconut oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil)

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Recipe:

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Prepare a double boiler (or a bowl over a pot of simmering water). Add the carnauba wax, cocoa butter, and your carrier oil.
Heat gently until everything has melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove from heat. (If you want a subtle scent, you can optionally stir in 1–2 drops of a lip-safe essential oil at this point.)
Carefully pour the molten mixture into clean lip balm tubes or small tins.
Let it cool completely and solidify before sealing the containers.

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Check out the recipe →

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1-2-3 Lip Balm

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Perfect for those who want to make just a couple of tubes at a time, this recipe simplifies the process with a 1:2:3 ratio.

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Ingredients:

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1 part cocoa butter
2 parts beeswax
3 parts apricot oil

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Recipe:

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Melt the cocoa butter, beeswax, and apricot oil together in a double boiler.
Once melted, stir well to combine.
Pour into lip balm tubes and let cool until solid.

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Check out the recipe→

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Also read: DIY Face Masks for Every Skin Type

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Healing Lip Balm

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This balm is designed to soothe and heal dry, cracked lips with the added benefits of vitamin E and essential oils.

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Ingredients:

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2 tablespoons beeswax
2 tablespoons shea butter
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil
5 drops essential oil (e.g., lavender or chamomile)

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Recipe:

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Melt the beeswax, shea butter, and coconut oil together in a double boiler.
Remove from heat and stir in the vitamin E oil and essential oil.
Pour into containers and allow to cool and solidify.

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Check out the recipe→

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Natural Lip Gloss

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For a glossy finish with a hint of color, this lip gloss uses natural oils and beeswax for a moisturizing shine.

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Ingredients:

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1 tablespoon jojoba oil
1 teaspoon castor oil
1 teaspoon shea butter
1/4 teaspoon beeswax pellets
6 drops essential oil (optional)

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Recipe:

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Melt the jojoba oil, castor oil, shea butter, and beeswax together in a double boiler.
Remove from heat and stir in the essential oil.
Pour into a small container and allow to cool.

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Check out the recipe→

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Also read: 12 of the Best Vegan Beauty Brands

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Beetroot Tinted Lip Balm (Vegan)

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Add a pop of natural color to your lips with this beetroot-infused balm, combining skincare with a touch of tint.

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Ingredients:

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10g soy wax
6g cocoa butter
6g sweet almond oil
4g beetroot powder

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Recipe:

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Melt the soy wax, cocoa butter, and sweet almond oil together in a double boiler.
Once melted, remove from the heat and stir in the beetroot powder until well combined.
Pour into containers and allow to cool and solidify.

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