A beeswax lip balm is very similar to salve, except the proportion of wax is higher.
Difficulty: Beginner
Time: 1 hour or less
A beeswax lip balm is very similar to salve, except the proportion of wax is higher.
Materials
- 1 ounce beeswax
- 4 ounces herb-infused olive oil
- 1 T. honey
- 1 tsp. zinc-oxide powder
- 18-24 lip-balm tubes
Step 1: Melt wax
Melt beeswax in double-boiler or small glass measuring cup set in pan of boiling water.
Step 2: Combine ingredients
Stir in oil. When wax and oil are well-combined, stir in honey and zinc- oxide powder. Using spoon, remove small amount of mixture and set aside to cool. After it’s cooled, check for firmness. If balm is too firm, reheat and add more oil to mixture; if it’s too soft, add more wax.
Step 3: Fill molds
Once you’re happy with the texture, pour liquid into lip-balm tubes placed on newspapers. The paper will catch drips and make cleanup much easier.
This article originally appeared in the July/August 2013 issue of Hobby Farm Home.
