Basic Lip balm

If you were to rob me by picking my pockets I'm sure you would be dissappointed by finding only natural chapstick in there. That is if it was not money that you were after but in fact my natural chapstick, most likely for your badly chapped lips or for your homemade shrine. If that is the case then there is no need for criminal action you can either ask me for it or make your very own by following this simple recipe that I found on marthastewart.com. You can buy empty plastic tubes shown in the picture above on the internet, cosmetic jars and tiny tins are also great to use. Natural chapstick has its' benefits as well, like not only are they based on plant oils which are more natural to your lips they also omit the synthetic chemical ingredients found in the majority of chapsticks.

Most importantly petroleum which is not only a limited resource that is bad for the enviroment it is also bad for you. By using essential oils (like peppermint, lime, tangerine, etc.) you can express yourself with this inexpensive craft in so many ways. These also make neat gifts for Mother's day, as christmas stocking stuffers or for Hanukkah, they can even be given out as children's party favors. And what better way to show your significant other that you care then with their very own unique chapstick.

Here's the original recipe found on:
http://www.marthastewart.com/good-things/homemade-lip-balm

(This recipe makes about 1/2 ounces of balm)



Ingredients:

3 teaspoons grated, unbleached beeswax
5 teaspoons carrier oil (sunflower, castor, or jojoba)
6 or 7 drops essential oil
1 teaspoon honey for flavor



1. Melt the beeswax and carrier oil together in the top of a double boiler, stirring to combine. Remove from heat, add honey and essential oil. Mix throughly so the honey does not clump.

2. To add a little color, stir in a tiny dap of lipstick with a coffee stirrer. Pour the mixture into containers; let it sit for 20 minutes before covering or moving. For a glossier lip balm, use 2 teaspoons wax and 8 teaspoons carrier oil.