Do you have a bunch of near-empty lipsticks that you don't know what to do with? Don't throw them out! You can turn those favorite shades into tinted lip balms. Customize your color, flavor and scent, and even recycle old tins and tubs to give the balm a personal special touch. Just follow these four simple steps.
HOW TO: Make Your Own Lip Balm
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Choose a container or tin for your lip balm. You can use an empty Altoids tin (like the one above) or anything that will hold the balm. Just be sure to wash it in hot soapy water and let it dry completely.
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Prepare your ingredients. The general rule is two parts oil to one part beeswax. You can use any oil that you like. Try adding almond oil for added moisture or peppermint oil for a fresh scent.
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Melt the beeswax in a double boiler, ensuring that the top bowl does not touch the water. Once the wax melted, remove from the heat. Add your oils and as much lipstick as you want (the more lipstick you use, the darker the color will be).
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Immediately pour the hot mixture into the desired tin. Let it cool overnight before using it on your lips.
Image courtesy of pinterest
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Feb 10, 2013
Shonea H.
I'm going to try this.
Jan 24, 2013
Talia C.
im definitely goin to try this (: <3
Jan 23, 2013
Jade C.
love this! :)
Oct 10, 2012
Tammy H.
I'm totally making these for Christmas this year! Thanks!
Jun 04, 2012
Jennii X.
When they say add lipstick to to the mixture do they mean actually take a tube of it wrip the it out and just throw it in there. Just Toshin the question out there? Hah yes finally used that word!
May 08, 2012
Julianne J.
<3
Apr 18, 2012
Maya M.
My sister recommended I may like this website. She was once totally right.
Dec 06, 2011
Rachel J.
use an old can, for example- tomato can- as a double boiler. clean it out and boil the can with the beeswax in it. great-mock double boiler and doesnt ruin your pan :)
Sep 20, 2011
Mimi N.
Has anyone tried this yet? How well does it work? Also, any suggestions on what to add to give color to the balm?
Sep 07, 2011
Alaina M.
Where can you get beeswax from?