Lip balm is a common must-have, but unfortunately it can contain chemicals, artificial fragrances, and salicylic acid which can actually irritate lips and cause more harm than good. Go natural with this delicious DIY lip balm full of health benefits and great natural flavor for a silky smooth perfect pout!

Start with this simple recipe and adjust to make it your own.

Orange Creamsicle Lip Balm

Ingredients:

•  1⁄2 ounce beeswax 1⁄2 ounce coconut oil 1⁄4 ounce shea butter
•  1⁄4 ounce cocoa butter
•  30 drops Wild Orange Oil
•  2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
   

Instructions:
Place everything, but Wild Orange oil and vanilla extract into a glass measuring cup or bowl.

1.  Fill large saucepan with one to one and a half inches of water. Bring to a boil.
2.  Once boiling, place glass measuring cup in center of saucepan.
3.  Stir every few minutes until ingredients have melted and are
   combined.
4.  Once all wax is melted, remove from heat and let sit 3 minutes.
5.  Add vanilla extract and Wild Orange oil.
6.  Pour mixture into lip balm containers and let cool.

You can always change up the flavor to your liking.. Try using cherry, peppermint, cinnamon, spearmint or just plain madagascar vanilla essential oil to change up the flavor.

Here is my favorite if you want to try.  Who doesn’t like chocolate?

• 1⁄2 ounce beeswax1⁄2 ounce coconut oil
• 1⁄4 ounce shea butter
• 1⁄4 ounce cocoa butter
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 10 drops of madagascar vanilla essential oil 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Get creative and let me know your creations in the comments and maybe I can add it to my list of favorites!

Blessings XOXO-Alisha