How to Make Herbal Peppermint Lip Balm
How to Make Herbal Peppermint Lip Balm
Keeping your lips soft and moisturized doesn’t have to rely on store-bought products filled with synthetic ingredients. This DIY peppermint lip balm is soothing, refreshing, and completely customizable using ingredients you may already have in your apothecary or pantry. The natural cooling effect of peppermint makes this balm especially helpful in hot weather or dry climates, and the herbal infusion adds gentle plant-based nourishment for daily use.
This simple project is great for beginners and makes a beautiful gift or seasonal stocking stuffer. You can use lip balm tubes for portability or tins for a more traditional balm. The recipe is easily doubled or adjusted depending on how much you’d like to make.
Materials
1/4 cup olive oil or sweet almond oil
1 tablespoon dried peppermint leaf
1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
Optional: a few drops of peppermint essential oil
Lip balm tubes or tins
Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
Instructions
In a double boiler or heat-safe bowl over simmering water, combine the oil and dried peppermint leaf. Gently warm the mixture for 20 to 30 minutes to infuse the oil.
Strain the herbs out of the oil using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Return the infused oil to the double boiler.
Add the beeswax pellets and stir continuously until fully melted and combined.
Remove from heat and add a few drops of peppermint essential oil, if desired, for extra cooling effect.
Carefully pour the warm mixture into lip balm tubes or tins. Let cool and set completely before sealing.
Tips
Store finished balm in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
For a firmer balm, add a bit more beeswax. For a softer balm, reduce beeswax slightly.
Always label and date your homemade products.
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