Baobab & Shea Lip Balm

To make baobab shea lip balm, melt 1 tablespoon (15ml) beeswax with 1 teaspoon (5ml) shea butter in a double boiler, stir in 1 tablespoon (15ml) baobab oil, pour into containers and leave to set for about 30 minutes. Baraka shea butter is made by hand by women's producer groups at the Konjeihi Women's Enterprise Centre in Wa, Ghana.

This natural lip balm harnesses the power of traditional African beauty secrets, particularly the renowned Baobab oil, known for its exceptional moisturizing properties. Each ingredient has been carefully selected to create a balm that protects and nourishes dry, chapped lips.

Benefits of ingredients:

• Baobab Oil: Absorbs quickly without feeling heavy, so it moisturises without a greasy finish

• Beeswax: Creates a protective barrier on lips and gives the balm its body

• Shea Butter: Traditionally used on dry skin and lips, it melts on contact with skin

Ingredients:

• Beeswax, 1 tablespoon (15ml)

• Baobab Oil, 1 tablespoon (15ml)

• Shea Butter, 1 teaspoon (5ml)

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Instructions:

1. In a double boiler, combine beeswax and shea butter, heating gently until completely melted

2. Remove from heat and stir in the baobab oil, ensuring all ingredients are well combined

3. Carefully pour the warm mixture into clean lip balm containers, filling to the top

4. Allow the balm to cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes until solidified

5. Cap the containers and store in a cool, dry place

Why Make This Recipe This DIY lip balm offers a pure, natural alternative to commercial products that often contain artificial preservatives and synthetic ingredients. By making your own lip balm, you can ensure you're using the highest quality ingredients while creating a product that's both effective and economical for daily use.

This Recipe was originally published in "Baobab Oil Beauty: 30 DIY Recipes for a Natural Glow"

Quick answers

How to make baobab shea lip balm?

Melt the beeswax and shea butter together in a double boiler over gentle heat. Take it off the heat, stir in the baobab oil, then pour the warm mixture into clean lip balm containers. Let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes until set, then cap and store somewhere cool and dry. More in Instructions:

Baobab shea lip balm recipe

You need three ingredients: 15ml (1 tablespoon) beeswax, 15ml (1 tablespoon) baobab oil and 5ml (1 teaspoon) shea butter. Melt the beeswax and shea butter, stir in the baobab oil, pour into lip balm containers and leave to set for about 30 minutes. More in Ingredients:

What is baobab shea lip balm good for?

It is a moisturising balm for dry, chapped lips. Shea butter is traditionally used on dry skin and lips and melts on contact with skin, and baobab oil absorbs quickly without feeling heavy. Beeswax gives the balm its body, so it sets into a balm you can carry. More in Benefits of ingredients: