Basic Lip Balm Recipe Basic Lip Balm Recipe

Basic Lip Balm Recipe

Get started making lip balm with this basic recipe. This recipe uses Crafter's Choice Lip Balm Base for Sticks and is enhanced with vanilla flavor ...

Get started making lip balm with this basic recipe. This recipe uses Crafter's Choice Lip Balm Base for Sticks and is enhanced with vanilla flavor and a shimmery white color. The recipe can be easily customizable by swapping out the flavor oil and color to your preference. If you choose to make substitutions, make sure you choose a flavor oil with an IFRA maximum of 1.75% or greater and a powder color that is approved for lip products and mixes best with oil.

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By Michael A Crooks Aug 13, 2025

Yield: (12) Tubes

Est Time: 1/2 Hour

Level: Easy

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Directions

Step 1

Empty the two-ounce jar of Lip Balm Base for Sticks into the beaker.

Step 2

Microwave in 15 second increments until the lip balm base has completely melted.

Step 3

Add 1 mL of Vanilla Sweetened Flavor Oil to the melted lip balm and stir.

Step 4

Add 1/8 tsp. of French White Shimmer Mica Powder and mix well.

Step 5

Allow the lip balm to cool to 130ºF.

Step 6

Fill each lip balm tube to the top and allow to harden.

Step 7

Snap on the tops.

Step 8

Label product accordingly.

To Use

To Use: Apply to lips as desired.

Ingredient Label

Castor Oil, Olive Oil, Beeswax, Carnauba Wax, Soybean Oil, Candelilla Wax, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Flavor.

Tags: Lip Balm & Lip Gloss Men's Skincare