Post #5: DIY Lip Balm

Great news! The dry shampoo I made last week works perfectly. It applies easily with a make-up brush and doesn't leave blotches like when you try to use baby powder. Or possibly it's because the color matched amazing. It gave my hair a bright fresh color. The dry shampoo has a nice light scent and made my hair feel a million times fresher than when you use a dry shampoo from the store. Not to mention the difference in the number of ingredients. It's almost scary how many things you can't pronounce on the back of the store bought bottle. 


This week I'm happy to say I've successfully replaced another essential beauty product. I'm a constant user of my peppermint EOS. You can always find one in my purse, book bag, or beside my bed. Not to mention the cute little container. It just happened that I was at the end of mine and after a little research I found a wonderful recipe for Homemade Peppermint Lip Balm EOS refills. 

You simply melt 2 Tablespoons shredded Beeswax (you can buy beeswax pellets if you don't want to shred it), 4 Tablespoons of Coconut Oil and 1/2 Teaspoon of Vitamin E Oil in a double boiler. Once melted, add 10 drops Peppermint Essential Oils and stir. 

Pour mixture into the round part of the EOS container, I recommend submerging the container in a pot of boiling water to remove any germs and remaining chapstick before using. Fill to the top edge of the top container. It's totally okay if it overflows a bit! 

Keeping the container face down screw the bottom on and place in the refrigerator for a few hours. Take the container out of the refrigerator and unscrew. Remove any excess lip balm with a warm wash cloth. 

I have to say I like my homemade peppermint EOS even better than the original! It's soft and tastes delicious... not to mention it's totally safe. The coconut oil makes your lips super soft and you can also use it to moisturize chapped skin while the Peppermint Oil works to remove redness!

It's so easy to make your own all natural beauty products. I love the video below by Aja Dang. She explains it all perfectly and uses the same process. I wouldn't even mind trying her recipe!