Chocolate Peppermint Lip Balm Recipe
Ditch the store-bought lip balm, and make this DIY Chocolate Peppermint Lip Balm that's perfect for fall and winter because it's so nourishing and helps to keep lips hydrated when the seasons change. It's made with just 4 ingredients that you can easily get at the store, and it makes a great gift for a group. Make big batches and gift to everyone on your holiday list.
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Servings: 20 lip balm tubes
Equipment
- 1 Double boiler or small stainless steel pot
- 1 metal spoon
- 20 lip balm containers
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp cocoa butter shredded
- 1.5 tbsp beeswax
- 10 drops peppermint essential oil
Optional
- 1/2-1 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (except essential oils) to a double boiler on low heat on the stove.
- Stir with a metal spoon until beeswax is fully melted. It should take about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat once melted and add peppermint essential oil. Stir well.
- Quickly fill lip balm tubes or tins, and let cool for about an hour to fully firm up.
Notes
Add 1/2 to 1 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa butter to this recipe to give it the brown-chocolate color and even more cocoa scent. Add it in in step 3 when you add the essential oils, and stir well.