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  1. Brandon Pierce
    October 14, 2018

    It’s getting that time of year where the cold weather starts to creep up on us and next thing you know, your lips are chapped.  I used to buy the Burt’s Bees sticks but they are really expensive, and then I just end up forgetting where I left it or washing it in my jeans.  Definitely going to consider just biting the bullet here and making my own.  Glad to have all these tips on how to get started.

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    • Tes
      October 14, 2018

      Have fun making your own chap stick this winter Brandon. 

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  2. Brad
    October 14, 2018

    Interesting topic and given how much waste and trash there is in the world today, I think making one’s own products could be a great solution to the trash/waste problem and even help with pollution. 

    My wife and daughter use a lot of lip gloss, but both being Vegans, I don’t think this would be viable for them. 

    Do you have any ideas on how a Vegan could do this?

    Best, 

    –Brad

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    • Tes
      October 14, 2018

      Hi Brad, a Vegan could use this recipe by replacing the beeswax with

      2 tablespoons of soy, carnauba or candellila wax.  I will update the recipe to include this.  

      Thanks for pointing this out to me.

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  3. Jeff
    October 14, 2018

    I agree that homemade lip balms are more healthy than store purchased one. I had no idea how easy they were to make. Thank you for explaining the process. 

    I know where to get essential oils and some of the carrier oils but where can I find bees wax?  Are there any specific brands you recommend?

    Also, are there any essential oils that may not be good candidates for lip balm?

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    • Tes
      October 14, 2018

      With the essential oils you can test a few and see what works for you, but I would be careful with oils such as Cinnamon which can be hot.  Typically these are some of the oils I use:

      Peppermint, Sweet Orange, Spearmint, Lavender, Lemon, Tangerine and Vanilla Absolute

      You can use Camphor, Clove and Tea Tree, but use in very small amounts – Camphor and Tea Tree are used for cold sores and meant only for short term use.

      I get my beeswax from a fellow up the road that has bees, but you could purchase bees wax from a soap supplier.

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  4. Judy
    October 14, 2018

    This is a very useful post especially as we are getting close to Christmas again. I think it would be a lovely idea for gifts and it is  more original and unique. 

    The recipes sound relatively easy and I have most of the ingredients listed at home.   I could use my Doterra oils .

    Do you know if you can buy the containers online?  That might be another niche to start as it seems to becoming popular to make your own cosmetics and soaps. 

    Thankyou for sharing all this valuable information. I am going to try some of your recipes. 

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    • Tes
      October 14, 2018

      Hi Judy, soaps and balms make excellent Christmas Gifts.  Containers can be bought by most soap suppliers on-line.  Here is a link below for the lip balm containers and a great tray to help when pouring.  I have one and it’s great!

      Lip Balm Kit

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  5. Genesis
    October 14, 2018

    I’ve always wanted to make my own lip products. In fact, I was looking at a kit for doing it the other day on Amazon, but it was a bit ridiculous and included a lot of chemicals, so this is a much better option. The containers are reusable, right? So I could just use up my lip balm and then make more in the same container? That way I think it’s worth the investment.

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  6. Judy
    October 14, 2018

    Wow!  rose hips, as a moisturizing oil sounds wonderful. I have plenty in my garden, do you know if it is possible  to extract the oil from them  at home?

    I was intrigued to read all the different applications and benefits of rose hip oil and I have to say it never ceases to amaze me how may wonderful products are right under our noses. We do not need to be running off to the drug store all the time. 

    Thank you for sharing this valuable information. I am keen to try rose hip all as an anti aging cream. 

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    • Tes
      October 15, 2018

      Hi Judy, I just got back from picking rosehips.  These ones will be used to make Rosehip Jelly I love what nature grows for us.  Rose Hip oil I and anti aging cream is really nice, I have been making a rosehip cream for years now and it is one of my best sellers.

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