I hadn’t thought of making lip balm with my daughter, but these recipes are so simple that I think that we will give it a try!
To pucker up for this special day, bond over these beauty recipes from author of Bonding Over Beauty, Erika Katz. These easy recipes can be stored in an adorable heart case or a small jar.
FRUITY LIP BALM
To keep lips soft and silky, this fruity lip balm exfoliates dead skin and softens at the same time.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
- 1 scoop powdered drink mix in your favorite flavor
- Lip gloss jars
Directions:
Clarify the vegetable shortening by heating it in the microwave for 15 seconds. Stir in the drink mix. Pour the mixture into a lip gloss jar. Let the mixture harden for 10 minutes and your lip gloss is ready! You can decorate the jars with fun stickers and sparkles! Lasts up to six months unrefrigerated.
CHOCOLATE LIP BALM
This lip balm contains shea butter, beeswax, and coconut oil, which are all excellent natural emollients. You can get creative and add other flavors like peppermint oil, tangerine oil, or raspberry oil.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon shea butter
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons grated beeswax
- 1 tablespoon vitamin E oil
- 15 chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Put all the ingredients into a double boiler on the stove or in a microwavable container. Warm the mixture until it melts. Stir until smooth. Pour the mixture into a lip gloss container and refrigerate until it hardens. Lasts up to 3 months at room temperature.
These recipes were provided by Erika Katz, Author of Bonding Over Beauty, A Mother-Daughter Guide to Self-Esteem, Confidence and Trust. The link will take you to the book page on Amazon.com. The link is an affiliate link and we will get a small commission if you purchase the book..and we really appreciate it!
Enjoy and let me know how the recipes work for you in the comments below!