How do you make lip balm without Vaseline or beeswax?
William Smith
Updated on April 05, 2026
If you prefer not to use beeswax or you just don’t have it on hand, you can still make an awesome lip balm or gloss! Coconut oil, shea butter, honey, and castor oil can all be used in various proportions to make a solid, hydrating lip gloss.
How do you make honey lip balm?
Steps
- Place grated beeswax and coconut oil in heatproof glass bowl.
- In medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups water to boiling. Carefully place glass dish in boiling water; stir as wax begins to melt.
- Stir in lemon essential oil, honey and vitamin E oil. Immediately pour into small containers, using small funnel.
How do you make lip balm with one ingredient?
How to Make Natural DIY Lip Balm
- Step 1: Add coconut oil to bowl. Start by adding 2-3 tablespoons of coconut oil to a small microwave safe bowl.
- Step 2: Add natural lipstick to the bowl.
- Step 3: Microwave ingredients in 30 second intervals.
- Step 4: Pour melted liquid into small containers.
How do you make natural lip balm?
Steps
- Melt the beeswax, cocoa, and shea butter in a double boiler.
- Add the hemp oil, almond oil, and honey, and stir until it turns into a liquid consistency.
- Add honey to this mixture.
- Blend the ingredients using a milk frother.
- Once it reaches medium-thick consistency, pour the balm into jars to set.
How do you make pure lip balm?
How do you make healthy lip balm?
Instructions
- Measure beeswax, shea butter and cocoa butter and put in the top of a double boiler.
- Melt the butters and waxes over low heat in your double boiler until completely combined.
- Add the almond oil and jojoba oil and stir.
- Remove from heat and add Vitamin E and essential oils.
- Pour into lip balm tubes or tins.
Is coconut oil OK for lips?
The primary benefit of coconut oil is its moisturizing effects. This makes it ideal for chapped lips. Your lips are particularly sensitive to moisture loss because the skin is thin, and they’re exposed to the elements more so than other parts of your skin.