Honey Hacks that Don't Involve Eating It

Episode 5: Honey Lip Balm

How about some soft lips the natural way? Here’s how!

Ingredients

  1. 1 tbsp coconut oil
  2. 2 tsp beeswax pellets
  3. ½ tsp shea butter
  4. ¼ tsp honey
  5. 3 drops of your favorite essential oil (peppermint works great!)

Instructions

  1. Combine coconut oil, beeswax, and butter in a medium glass bowl.
  2. Place cold water with a few ice cubes in a larger bowl and set aside.
  3. Place bowl on top of a saucepan partially filled with water. Over medium heat, stir occasionally until wax is melted.
  4. Remove from heat and rest 1 minute. Place bowl with beeswax mixture on top of bowl with ice water.
  5. Working quickly, pour the honey and essential oil in the beeswax mixture and stir to combine.
  6. Spoon into a container such as a 1 oz cosmetic jar or metal box.

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