DIY Homemade Peppermint Lip Balm makes a festive gift that is also practical! Complete with free Printable Labels it’s fun and easy to make.
Today we have something fun AND extremely useful to make – DIY Homemade Peppermint Lip Balm! With the cold, harsh winter weather we have here in Minnesota, I go through a LOT of lip balm! It’s the only thing to protect it from the dry air and cold wind and to heal it if my lips do become dry or cracked.
Since it is something that goes right on my mouth, which means I am sure I end up actually swallowing a bit of it inadvertently after licking my lips, eating a snack, etc. it’s a much better idea to have a product with natural, safe ingredients.
That’s why I like this DIY Peppermint Lip Balm recipe because it uses all natural ingredients and, since you mix it up yourself, you know EXACTLY what goes into it. And, besides being perfect for everyday use, it makes a GREAT gift!!
To make it extra giftable, we have printable labels you can add to the top of your tins with cute red and white designs – just right for Valentine’s Day! We have two styles of labels, one that is a simple peppermint swirl and another that clearly identifies what is inside saying “Peppermint Lip Balm“. Either style fits perfectly on Avery 8293 Round Labels.
While we put our balm in round tins, you can also choose to put it in heart-shaped tins to make it extra “Valentine-y”.
Nature’s Way Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil
Majestic Pure Shea ButterNOW solutions Sweet Almond OilMajestic Pure Peppermint Essential OilMetal Round Tins Screw Lid ContainersAvery High-Visibility Labels 8293Heart Shaped Empty Metal TinsPeppermint Starlights
DIY Homemade Peppermint Lip Balm
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Natural Beeswax
- 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Shea Butter
- 2 Tablespoon Sweet Almond Oil
- 20 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
- Small metal tins with lids
- Avery 8293 Round Labels
How to Make Lip Balm:
- Using a small saucepan, bring water to a boil on stovetop.
- In a glass dish or Pyrex cup, mix beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter, and sweet almond oil. Place the glass dish or cup inside the pan of boiling water and melt ingredients while stirring. This will allow the ingredients to slowly melt. A small skewer works well for stirring.
- Remove from heat and add about 20 drops of the peppermint essential oil. Stir.
- Immediately pour into metal tins.
- Print labels (if using) and affix to lids.
- Allow the lip balm to set 24 hours before using.
Be sure to check out these other great Valentine’s Day DIY projects:
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- Style on Main – Pearl and Leather Lariat Necklace
- How Was Your Day? – Hugs and Kisses Coasters
- Fun Happy Home – Last Minute Valentine’s Gift Idea
- Cutefetti – Starbucks Cup Gift Card Holder
- The Eyes of a Boy – DIY Valentine’s Heart Wreath
- Mommy Snippets – Easy Valentine Gift a Child Can Make
- Busy Creating Memories – DIY Upcycle Bottle Vase Valentine’s Day Gift
DIY Homemade Peppermint Lip Balm with Printable Labels
Equipment
Supplies
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons Natural Beeswax
- 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Shea Butter
- 2 Tablespoon Sweet Almond Oil
- 20 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
Instructions
- Using a small saucepan, bring water to a boil on stovetop.
- In a glass dish or Pyrex cup, mix beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter, and sweet almond oil. Place the glass dish or cup inside the pan of boiling water and melt ingredients while stirring. This will allow the ingredients to slowly melt. A small skewer works well for stirring.
- Remove from heat and add about 20 drops of the peppermint essential oil. Stir.
- Immediately pour into metal tins.
- Print labels (if using) and affix to lids.
- Allow the lip balm to set 24 hours before using.
Maria says
Hi there. How many tins does this recipe make? I’m trying to make 30 tins. Thought I would multiply it by ten .. is that correct? 🙂
Chrysa says
It depends on the size of your tins. This recipe makes about 1/3 cup, so I would just check the capacity of your tins and go from there. Hope that helps!
shelly peterson says
This would be fun to make. I would love some of this for myself too.
deanna says
This is such a cute idea. I love the little tins. Thanks for the post.
Sarah L says
I love making stuff like this. Thanks for the printables.