Mar 21, 2022

Orange Lip Balm Recipe I DIY Lip Balm

If you thought its only winters that are harsh on your lips, think again! Summer comes with its own set of challenges like damage caused by sun, harsh environment etc. The effect of these environmental factors is most visible on lips and can lead to dry, brittle lips.

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With a wide range of products available in the market, it can sometimes get confusing which are natural or synthetic. Synthetic lip balms cause more harm than benefit and thus we have come up with a very simple DIY recipe with all natural ingredients and step by step guide to help you create juicy, citrusy lip balm at home.

This recipe of homemade Orange Lip Balm comprises oodles of skin loving ingredients which are good for your skin and does not possess any potential harmful chemicals. In this simple DIY recipe, we have used Sweet Orange essential oil, Organic Coconut oil, Shea Butter and Beeswax.

What is Lip Balm?

Lip Balm is often made from petroleum jelly or some ointment which is applied on lips to help soothe and moisturize them. It was originally used as an ingredient in lipstick, but soon became a popular product.

Benefits of using Lip Balm?

Lip Balms are a great way to keep your lips hydrated and supple. They fasten healing process and provide much needed nourishment from bad weather conditions and harmful sun rays. They provide an occlusive layer on lip surface which helps seal moisture in lips and protects from external exposure.

Why you will love making this Lip balm:

Simple and easy to make
All natural without any worrisome chemicals
Moisturizing and soothing for dry, chapped lips
These lip balms make for great party favors or additions to gift baskets
Smells delicious and loaded with beneficial ingredients

How to make Orange Lip Balm at Home?

You might be thinking that making homemade lip balm is super complicated, but you are wrong. This recipe is easy and calls for just 4 ingredients and little time on hand to make a perfect quick DIY beauty project. If your lips are feeling dry and damaged, you can prep up with a sugar scrub.

What you need to make Homemade Orange Lip Balm

Virgin Coconut Oil: Coconut oil is a miraculous oil which is known for its moisturizing and healing properties. Presence of nourishing fatty acid content, vitamins, and minerals makes it a prime ingredient to soothe and soften skin, making it a perfect natural remedy for chapped lips.

Shea Butter: Shea Butter is loaded with fatty acids, vitamins and other beneficial components which are great for skin. It helps soften lips and provide anti-aging benefits like reducing lip lines and pigmentation. It is also known to prevent lips from environmental damage. It is known for anti-inflammatory properties which help relieve irritated dry, chapped lips and help heal them faster.

Beeswax: Beeswax not only acts a binder but also have umpteen benefits for lips. It contains natural emulsifiers which help retain moisture, making it a great ingredient for lip balms. It also helps protect lips from harmful UV rays. It is a natural ingredient which is free from parabens, synthetic chemicals or alcohol which can be irritating to skin

Sweet Orange Essential oil: Orange Essential oil is an excellent addition to this homemade lip balm for various reasons. It smells great which may even help boost your mood. It also helps heal skin because of presence of Vitamin C and fight signs of aging like dark spots. The antioxidant properties in this oil help protect against sun damage caused by UV rays and pollution.

DIY Orange Lip Balm

Making lip balm at home is not only simple but effective solution and requires just a few ingredients which are easily available. All you need to do is melt and mix all the ingredients and you are ready to go. So Simple & Quick!

Ingredients:

2 tbsp Virgin Coconut Oil
1 tbsp Shea Butter
1 tbsp Beeswax
3-5 drops Sweet Orange Essential oil
1-2 drops Natural colorant (optional)

Method:

Here is a step by step guide which is easy to follow and will only take a few minutes to make homemade lip balm.

Measure beeswax, Sheabutter and Coconut oil in a beaker
Make double boiler by filling a large saucepan with about 1-2 inches of water and bring water to boil
Once water is boiling, place the glass measuring cup with the ingredients in middle of the saucepan
Stir occasionally until everything is melted
Once all the ingredients are melted, remove from heat and let it sit for 2-3 minutes.
Now add Sweet Orange Essential oil and stir
Pour the mixture into containers. Be careful not to overfill
Allow Lip balm to cool for 18-20 hours before capping them.

For best results, apply twice daily.

Tips & Tricks:

Keep this lipbalm away from direct sunlight and heat to keep it firm. You can use this lip balm within 6 months.

How to Avoid Holes in Lip balm?

Sometimes you might notice there is a small hole in the center of your lipbalm. This happens as lip balm solidifies and hardens. In order to avoid this, fill the tubes almost till top. Let it sit for 10 minutes and then add a little bit more of the melted mixture at the top to fill the hole.

How to keep the Mixture Melted?

You may notice that the mixture starts to harden when you are pouring in the tubes. You can avoid this by putting back the mixture over the heat for a minute or two until it melts again.

Takeaway

This homemade orange lip balm is a perfect solution for all your problems relating to dry and chapped lips. It is simple to make and requires only a few natural ingredients. This DIY Orange lip balm will not only help keep your lips moisturized and supple but also prevent from the damage caused by external factors like harmful UV rays, dry air etc. It is a fun project to do with your kids and these sweet little lip balms make great additions to gift baskets as well.