Combine Ingredients - Combine the oil, beeswax, and shea butter in a small heat-safe bowl.
Melt Ingredients - Now place the bowl on top of the saucepan partially filled with water over medium heat. Heat the mixture until the beeswax melts, stirring occasionally. Fill a larger bowl with cold water. I place a few ice cubes (3-4) in the water. Set this bowl aside for later. While the ingredients melt, fill a large bowl 1/4 of the way full with ice water. Set this bowl aside for step 4.
Remove Ingredients From Heat - Remove the mixture from the heat once the ingredients melt. Let the bowl rest away from the heat for just a minute. I place a hot pad holder on the counter to create a heat-safe surface for the bowl to rest.
Spoon into a Container – Spoon the solidified mixture into a container. Alternatively, you could use a mini Altoids container. This recipe will make about 1 ounce. The result will be a smooth, soft, spreadable lip product with the most gorgeous yellow color.
Storage - Store the lip balm at room temperature for up to 6-8 months.
How to Use:
Apply as needed to the lips. May be used daily and multiple times a day. I love to use this lip scrub once a week during the winter as well.
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Notes
To make a larger quantity for gifts: This amount fills 24 of the 1 ounce containers
3/4 cup coconut oil
1 1/2 cup beeswax, pellets or grated
1/3 cup shea butter
1 tablespoon raw honey
36 drops essential oil (optional)
This amount makes 4 ounces--
1/3 cup coconut oil
3 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon beeswax pellets or grated