Want softer and hydrated lips even in winter? It is possible with this DIY lip balm with beeswax and other natural ingredients such as honey and coconut oil.
I love experimenting with lip balms and since I love roses too, I put the two together in this recipe.
It really looks good enough to eat!
Below the recipe, you can find the benefits of the ingredients used to make this lip balm.
As always make sure that you are not allergic to the ingredients.
Homemade Lip Balm With Dried Rose Rose Petals
This lip balm is very easy to make and great for dry and dehydrated lips.
Ingredients:
- 10 gr beeswax (check this one)
- 20 gr coconut oil (get it here)
- 20 gr almond oil (buy here)
- 5 gr honey
- 0.5 vitamin E (get it at Amazon)
- Dried rose petals
How to make it:
Place the beeswax, coconut oil, and almond oil in a heat resistant container and in a water bath over low heat. Simmer until the beeswax and coconut oil are melted.
While you wait, place a few dry roses in the small containers.
Once the ingredients are melted remove from heat and add the vitamin E oil. Mix well.
Now pour the mixture into the containers and wait until it dries.
Ready to use!
This amount was enough to fill 3 small jars. Adjust the quantities to make more or less lip balm. You could also make the balm using fresh rose petals or a completely different flower.
Other homemade skincare products you might like:
- DIY beeswax body lotion moisturizer
- Homemade anti-aging face cream recipe
- Tinted DIY lip balm recipe
- Homemade anti-aging eye cream with green tea
- Divine DIY lemon sugar scrub with lemon zest
Lip Balm Ingredients Benefits
1 – Beeswax creates a protective barrier to keep moisture and guards the lips against environmental factors.
2 – Coconut oil has moisturizing benefits and is especially effective to fix chapped lips.
3 – Almond oil is excellent to hydrate and repair dry and cracked lips.
4 – Honey exfoliates the lips and keeps them moisturized thanks to its humectant properties.
5 – Vitamin E has antioxidant properties and helps to keep the lips protected against external factors. It also helps to extend the life of homemade skin care recipes using oils.
