I have had a lot of fun messing with essential oils. Since I started having headaches and the pain meds they prescribed me were to strong to be able to function in my normal capacity, I started looking for more natural ways to feel better. Most searches lead me to essential oils so as Search further I learned other ways to use oils as well.
Tonight I decided to attempt lip balm. I am still working on the exact measurements of my recipes but this one included :
Beeswax
Coconut oil
Jojoba oil
Almond oil
Vitamin E
Peppermint oil
Orange oil
Eucalyptus oil
Shimmer powder I had from cosmetics (minerals keep it natural)
Honey (for a little flavor)
I used a make shift double boiler as to not scorch the wax, melting all the ingredients together and waiting until all other ingredients are melted before adding the essential oils (so they don't evaporate).
I used a 10cc syringe to fill the mini cups with the mixture. (Found some little paint saver cups at the craft store).
It does not take long for the mixture to solidify but I put it in the fridge to hurry it up. I did this partially because I am impatient and partially because I didn't want the ingredients and shimmer minerals to separate.
They are in my fridge right now and later I will let you know how it went!!!





Can't wait to try it! BTW, is that lunch in the background?
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