This DIY Tinted lip balm is easy to create. This recipe uses natural ingredients that you can feel good about and makes a great homemade gift.
This is something I've wanted to try to make for myself. You may recall that I made peppermint lip balm a few years ago. Today's recipe is pretty similar only I did not use calendula oil and this one is a tinted lip balm for just a hint of color for a natural look.
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DIY Tinted Lip Balm Recipe & Tips
Supplies
Fractionated Coconut Oi
Beeswax pellets
Matte Mica Powder
Lip Balm Tube
Essential Geranium Oil
The Recipe
- 7 teaspoons of coconut oil
- 4 teaspoons of beeswax pellets
Melt in a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between. About 2.5 minutes depending on the wattage of your oven.
Adding Natural Color to the Lip Balm
- 3 spatulas of red matte mica powder
- 2 spatulas of brown matte mica powder
Add in Essential Oils for Scent
- 3 drops of geranium oil (optional)
Stir well and pour into the lip balm containers. This amount makes 7 -8 tubes of tinted lip balm.
DIY Lipbalm Notes and Tips:
- You can increase or decrease the amount of beeswax or oil to make the balm harder or more gloss-like. The more wax, the harder it will be. Test it by dipping a spoon in the melted mixture and set it in the freezer for a minute. When you take it out you can try it, and see if you want to adjust the firmness accordingly.
- If your mixture comes out lumpy when you pour it into the tubes, you can use a dryer sheet to help smooth out the top of the balm.
- You can use any essential oils you like. Flavored extracts like peppermint work well too.
- I used the little spatula that came with the mica powders. If you buy something different you will just have to experiment with a plastic spoon to get the color you like. As you can see from the picture of the cup above, the color looks a lot darker in its melted state. Try using the spoon in the freezer test, so you can see what the end resulting color will be.
If you want to use my labels, just right click on the image above and it will take you to a Microsoft word template.
This tinted lip balm turned out perfect for me. Just enough color to look good when I go out to run errands. Plus the beeswax and coconut oil is great for keeping my lips soft and smooth.
P.S. You may also like this Peppermint Lipbalm, project, or this Dry Body Oil. Find them and many more fun ideas on my DIY Projects Page.
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DIY Tinted Lip Balm
Equipment
- Plastic cup and spoon
- Computer and printer for labels
Materials
- Fractionated Coconut Oil
- Beeswax pellets
- Matte Mica Powder
- Lip Balm Tubes
- Essential Geranium Oil optional
- Lip balm labels
Instructions
- Take 7 teaspoons of coconut oil and 3 teaspoons of beeswax pellets and melt them in a plastic cup in the microwave. Start at 30 seconds and stir until melted.
- Add 3 spatulas of red matte mica powder and 2 brown matte mica powder. Stir.
- Add three drops of geranium essential oil if desired.
- Stir well and carefully pour into the lip balm containers.
Notes
- You can increase or decrease the amount of beeswax or oil to make the balm harder or more gloss-like. The more wax, the harder it will be. Test it by dipping a spoon in the melted mixture and set it in the freezer for a minute. When you take it out you can try it, and see if you want to adjust the firmness accordingly.
- If your mixture comes out lumpy when you pour it into the tubes, you can use a dryer sheet to help smooth out the top of the balm.
- You can use any essential oils you like. Flavored extracts like peppermint work well too.
- I used the little spatula that came with the mica powders. If you buy something different you will just have to experiment with a plastic spoon to get the color you like.
Elizabeth
Thank you for the simple recipe. What is the approximate shelf life of this lip balm?
Patti Estep
Elizabeth, at some point the coconut may turn rancid. Also, as with any cosmetics bacteria will build up over time. I'd say it's safe within 6 months possibly as much as a year.
Darlene Palma
could you please post a swatch of this?
Patti Estep
Ok, here's a pic I took with my iphone of the lip balm on paper and my wrist. It's hard to get an exact color but you get the idea. I'd say in reality it's a bit lighter.
https://hearthandvine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/tinted-lip-balm-arm.jpg
Patti Estep
Here's a pic with the lipbalm on paper and my wrist. This was taken with my iphone. I'd say in reality it's a bit lighter.
Tina
Do you have issues with beeswax separating over time and getting gritty/lumpy???
Patti Estep
Hi Tina,
No I haven't. I still have one of the one peppermint lip balms and it hasn't changed. However, I'm not sure if this batch with mica will change over time.
Carole
Awesome presentation as always - Love this idea and wish I had the space to make my own. I've been busy outside lately and have to say I need to remember my lip balm. Once we get moved into our tiny house.... I'm guessing a year from now there will be so many things I'm going to start making again. Another great project Patti and appreciate the detailed instructions.
Patti Estep
Thanks Carole. I know that time will be here before you know it.
Lupita
By The Way, is it Safe mica poder?
Patti Estep
Hi Lupita,
From what I can tell the concern with mica powder is the damage it may cause from inhaling it into your lungs. This recipe call for a very tiny bit of cosmetic grade mica and it is mixed in with the oil and beeswax so I would doubt that it is an issue. However, you will have to do your own research to determine if it is a concern for you.