Refreshing and tasty, mint is a delicious aroma for a lip balm. By following the steps in the article you will be able to prepare a simple lip balm based on mint and a few other simple ingredients. Get a microwave, your lip balm will be ready in no time.
Ingrediants
- 2-3 teaspoons of Vaseline
- 1/2 teaspoon of Sweet Almond Oil
- 1 teaspoon of Honey
- 4-7 drops of Mint Extract for food use
Steps
Step 1. Pour two or three tablespoons of petroleum jelly into a microwave-safe bowl
Heat it until it becomes completely liquid.
Handle the bowl and hot liquid very carefully
Step 2. Incorporate the almond oil and honey into the hot liquid
Also add the mint extract drops (adjust the amount according to the desired flavor).
Step 3. Blend and blend the ingredients with a spoon
Put the bowl back in the microwave and heat it for another twenty seconds.
Step 4. Stir again
Then transfer the liquid solution to the chosen container.
If desired, use a small funnel to transfer the lip balm more easily, especially if the container is very small
Step 5. Let the lip balm sit at room temperature for about an hour
If you want to speed up the time, put it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Step 6. The hardened lip balm will finally be ready to use
Take a small amount with your fingers and apply it on the lips with a short massage.
Label and date the container. After six weeks, the lip balm must be discarded due to the possible presence of mold and germs. When you are at home, keep it in the refrigerator
Advice
- You can replace sweet almond oil with extra virgin olive or coconut oil.
- Experiment with the use of different aromatic essences and turn lip balm into a gift idea for your friends.
- Apply lip balm once a day or spread it over your lipstick.
- You can customize and decorate the packaging of your lip balm with a pretty sticker.
