Shea Butter and Honey Lip Balm:

Introduction:

This nourishing lip balm provides intense hydration and helps to soothe chapped lips.

• Easy to Make: Very easy, requires minimal effort and ingredients.
• Useful for: Chapped lips, dry lips, and providing long-lasting moisture.

Benefits:

• Deeply Moisturizes Lips: Provides intense hydration and helps to heal chapped lips.
• Softens and Smooths: Leaves lips feeling soft, smooth, and supple.
• Soothes and Calms: Calms irritated and inflamed lips.

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon (15ml) Shea Butter 
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) Coconut Oil 
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) Honey 
• Optional: A few drops of your favorite essential oil (e.g., peppermint, vanilla)

Instructions:

1. Place the shea butter, coconut oil, and honey in a small bowl.
2. Melt the ingredients together using the double boiler method.
3. Stir gently until completely melted and combined.
4. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
5. If using essential oils, add them now and stir well.
6. Pour the mixture into small lip balm containers.
7. Let the lip balm cool and solidify completely.

Why this is a great DIY project:

This is a simple and fun project to do with friends and family. You can customize the lip balm with different essential oils and create a variety of scents.

This Recipe was originally published in Shea Butter: The Ultimate DIY Ingredient