Hi, everyone, who likes and cares about lips! If you’re sick and tired of those lip balms readily available in the shops that give little or no result or those containing bizarre names of subsidiaries that are hard to pronounce their names, then this is for you. Today is the day when I will break down the topic of homemade lip balms for you. The beauty and rewarding part of making your own lip salve at home is that you get to determine what goes into it. In this detailed guide, you will find out all the benefits of using lavender lemon coconut oil salve, its possible disadvantage, how it should be used, the precautions, and at the end of the article, there is the detailed recipe for the homemade salve including the list of ingredients and the measurements. So right, lets get those lips looking and feeling their best.
The advantages that you stand to gain by making Lip Salve at home include the following.
Making lip salve at home has many advantages not only for your lips, but also for your psyche, here are several of them. Here’s why you should consider making your own lip salve:
1. Natural Ingredients
There is always a comfort knowing what goes in a product when you prepare it on your own and this is perhaps one of the biggest pros of making your own lip salve. Thus, you can opt for such an organic, natural, and nourishing ingredient as a shelter for your lips without any chemicals’ presence and preservatives.
2. Customization
That is why it is always good to make your own lip salve because you can add the ingredients of your choice. If you have your desired fragrance, your skin type that requires more moisture or a certain property that may help with a skin affliction, you can alter the ingredients to get exactly what you want.
3. Cost-Effective
Explained by the high cost required on the ingredients at the start, the preparation of the lip salve is relatively cost saving if done personally. Most of the ingredients used can be used severally and thus making the remedy an economical method in treating lips.
4. Eco-Friendly
DIY lip salves mean that you can repurpose the containers and are consequently not as detrimental to the environment as those glosses that come in plastic tubes.
5. Fun and Creative
It is quite enjoyable to make your own lip balm as it is relatively easy to do. It is a rather rewarding line of work as you can try out various ingredients, scents and flavours, not to mention the number of people that will be using your creations. It also main be done in collaboration with friends and family and they can make great gifts.
Disadvantages if you have grown to like DIY lip salve:
While there are many benefits to making your own lip salve, there are a few potential drawbacks to keep in mind:
1. Initial Investment
This is because the cost of sourcing for some of the raw products may be somewhat expensive compared to the cost of buying a single lip balm from a store. However, these ingredients can be reused for other batch production or for other diy projects.
2. Time-Consuming
Making your lip salve from scratch may also be a little time consuming and labor intensive. Comparing it with the traditional way of preparing food where one has to go for ingredients, bring them home and melt them then mix them this one needs discipline.
3. Shelf Life
Most homemade lip salves may not have as long a shelf life as the commercial ones because they do not contain preservatives. One should follow the mantra of lesser production and storing the produced items well to ensure that they do not get spoilt.
4. Potential Allergies
It is nevertheless possible to develop allergic reactions even when one can dictate the type of ingredients to use as natural ones may also trigger allergic reactions. When using a new DIY product, always it is recommended that you do a patch test.
5. Trial and Error
Selecting the right recipe to prepare may however not be a walk in the park. It should be noted that the ratio and type of components may be changed in order to achieve the desired characteristics of the texture and cohesiveness, as well as biological activity.
How to use the lip salve:
Using a lip salve is straightforward, but here are some tips to maximize its benefits:
The first step in the process is to wear and wash out your lips for the process to take.
Again, Lip Embrace should only be used after the lips have been cleansed and are not wearing any other product. You can if needed lightly scrub to clear the skin of dead skin.
Second, one should apply a thin layer of a solution that forms the sealant.
Gently proceeding with the help of your clean finger, or a lip brush, apply a layer of the lip salve to your lips. Plug yourself behind a wall to defend, walking in circles around your starting position and enveloping the corners of the walls.
The third is to reapply where necessary To reapply means to apply again, use again, or resume operations.
If needed, the lip balm must be re-applied during the day, according to skin’s specific needs of the face. Much of the moisturized skin will be lost at the slightest provocation in dry or cold weather special attention should be paid to lips.
Step 4: Store Properly
It is important that you store the lip salve in a cool, dry area or place. It should also be stored in a container especially if you are using it while on the move, ensure that this container is properly closed to avoid melting or any other form of contamination.
Instructions to Be Taken
To ensure the best results and avoid any issues, follow these precautions when making and using your DIY lip salve:
1. Sanitize Equipment
It will also important to ensure all your implements for use, (bowls, spoons, containers etc) are clean and disinfected. This minimizes the chances of contamination, and guarantees the lip salve is clean for use.
2. Patch Test
Before applying the lip salve it is advisable to carry out a patch test. Before using it on your skin, apply some of the product on the bend part of your wrist and wait for one day and observe for any changes to your skin.
3. Use High-Quality Ingredients
Whenever it is feasible, it is recommended to use organic foods in the preparation of the respective dishes. This way, the lip salve you develop is efficient, and does not have a damaging impact on the skin.
4. Store Properly
To minimize the time it takes for the main ingredient in your lip balm to get rancid, keep the lip salve in a cool dark place. Do not let it get into direct contact with sunlight or in places with very high temperatures.
5. Label Your Products
When using several containers or creating different types of cookies, make sure you write date and the type of ingredients used on the container. This proves useful as it enables one to monitor the duration, which the products are fit for use since one may end up using expired products.
List of Items to Be Used and the Quantities Required for Making of Lip Salve
Are you willing to make your own healing lip balm coming to this generation? Here’s a detailed recipe with ingredients and measurements:
Ingredients:
Beeswax Pellets: 1 tablespoon (Beeswax is used to set the salve, and create a layer of shield on the lips)
Coconut Oil: 2 tablespoons (It has moisturizing properties and it also has antibacterial properties)
Shea Butter: It is deeply nourishing and helps to heal dry, cracked lips; 1 tablespoon (Some of the ingredients used for this recipe are: Shea butter)
Sweet Almond Oil: Thus, sweet almond oil which contains vitamins should be applied in the following quantity:
Vitamin E Oil: On suggestion of Vitamin E oil which works as preservative and improves the healing faculty of salve a tablespoon or 1 teaspoon.
Essential Oils (Optional): 5-10 drops (Botanically speaking, peppermint and lavender are known to give a good smell while at the same time soothing)
Honey (Optional): ¼ teaspoon + ½ teaspoon (It adds honey in the mixture because honey helps in limited water combined with anti-bacterial qualities)
Instructions:
Melt the Ingredients: To make this, melt the beeswax pellets, coconut oil, and shea butter in a double boiler. Simmer slowly, and stir from time to time, till all the butter has melted and the ingredients mixed well.
Add Almond Oil and Vitamin E: Take the mixture off the stove and mix in the sweet almond oil and the vitamin E oil. Stir the ingredients till they are fully incorporated into the mixture.
Optional Honey and Essential Oils: If employing, insert the honey and essential oils to the combination. Stir thoroughly to incorporate.
Pour into Containers: Spoon this mixture into lip balm tubes or small containers. It is advisable to use a small funnel or a small dropper in this process if you want to be precise.
Cool and Set: The time it takes for the lip salve to cool down and gan is completely depends on the type of ingredients used and the quantity that was added to the mixture. This may take a few hrs. When they have set, then seal the containers by placing tight fitting lids on them.
Label and Store: In addition to the above, always label your containers with the date prepared and the ingredients used. They should be packed and kept in a cool and dry area preferably in an air-tight container.
Customizing Your Lip Salve
Two of the perks of making your skincare products are flexibility in the sense that you can incorporate what you want.
1. For Extra Hydration
Take a teaspoon of cocoa butter, then ensure that you incorporate it into the mixture. Coconut oil is moisturizing and gives the cement behind the lip salve a luxurious feel.
2. For Healing
About three to four drops of tea tree oil should be added to the mixture. The use of tea tree oil can also help in healing of chapped, cracked lips due to its properties of an antiseptic.
3. For Sun Protection
Pour in a teaspoon of zinc oxide powder. Zinc oxide acts as a sunscreen by offering natural protection to your lips from harmful UV rays.
4. For Color
Add a scoop of beet root powder or cocoa powder to it. With these natural ingredients you can have your lip salve being colored hence imparting some color on the lips.
5. For a Glossy Finish
Finally, stir the mixture to which you can incorporate a few drops of castor oil. It gives the lip salve a glossy look and Addiction its moist feeling on the lips.
CONCLUSION
And that, my dear friends, is the complete and detailed how to on making an organic natural healing lip salve. Besides, it is an entertaining and inventive activity; thus, it guarantees utilizing high-quality natural components for moisturizing lips.
However, it is crucial to emphasize that besides the proper approach, patience and experiments are the most valuable instruments in the case of DIY skincare techniques. They are highly versatile and you can experiment with almost anything and get the best combination for your lips. It is possible to devote a little time and produce a lip balm of your choice and specific requirements.
Therefore, let’s go through the list of your ingredients, prepare your kitchen lab, and be ready to make your lips happy with natural lip salve. Yes, your lips will love you for it, and that is something everyone would adore about his or her reflection in the mirror. Happy crafting!