Crafter's Choice™ Lip Balm Base for Sticks

International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil (and) Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Lauryl Laurate (and)Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (and) Hydrogenated Castor oil (and) Beeswax (and) Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba)Wax (and) Hydrogenated Soybean Oil (and) Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax

Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Castor Oil, Olive Oil, Beeswax, Carnauba Wax, Soybean Oil, Candelilla Wax

Directions:
Lip Products: In a pyrex cup, microwave base on low heat until liquid. Add flavor fragrance. Add lip-safe powder color, amount as desired. If pouring into tubes, for best results, pour around 130 degrees. Pour into lip containers. As it returns to room temperature, product will harden.

Solid Perfume: In a pyrex cup, microwave base on low heat until liquid. Add fragrance oil or essential oil. Pour into shallow tin. As it returns to room temperature, product will harden.

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Posted By: Jada   |   February 27, 2023

"Is this product paraben-free?"

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Staff Answer This product does not contain parabens.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 28, 2023

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Posted By: Carolyn   |   October 10, 2022

"Can this lip balm base be used for solid perfume?"

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Staff Answer We recommend using beeswax. Please see https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/simple-lavender-solid-perfume.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 09, 2022

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Posted By: Kathrin   |   July 28, 2022

"If I add flavor oil to this base at 2%, in what spot do I need to put it in the ingredient list? "

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Staff Answer Please see our recipes for Lip Balm Base for sticks: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/lip-balm-base-for-sticks.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 12, 2022

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Posted By: Brandi   |   July 21, 2022

"What or where are the guidelines for adding a sweetener for the base? I looked through comments and sds and calculators and I don't see anything for this. "

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Staff Answer You can add 1-2% by weight of the flavor oil.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 04, 2022

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Posted By: Victoria   |   June 23, 2022

"What size shrink wrap for these tubes?"

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Staff Answer Round lip tubes: Shrink Wrap Bands - 28 x 63 (Round Lip Tube) Oval lip tubes: Shrink Wrap Bands - 28 x 70 (Oval Lip Tube)

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 22, 2022

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Posted By: Faith   |   October 20, 2021

"Is this base vegan?"

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Staff Answer No, this base contains beeswax.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 21, 2021

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Posted By: Christa   |   September 07, 2021

"I have read somewhere that people add oils to this and make a lotion bar from this. Is that true? Do you have a recipe with this for it?"

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Staff Answer This is true, you can use this to make lotion bars. However, we do not have a recipe at this time.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 08, 2021

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Posted By: Christa   |   August 23, 2021

"Can this be put into a tin? Or little containers? How firm is it? "

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Staff Answer This is solid at room temperature. This could be used with tins and little containers.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 14, 2021

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Posted By: Rachel   |   September 08, 2021

"Why does this lip balm leave a white film on my lips? I added absolutely nothing to this base and it leaves a white paste when I rub my lips together. How can I fix this? "

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Posted By: Jeanette   |   April 25, 2021

"How many tubes can I make out of 2 oz?"

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Staff Answer This depends on the size of the lip tubes used or any other additives used. A basic recipe should make about (12) 0.15oz tubes.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 27, 2021

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Posted By: Laurie   |   April 14, 2021

"Is this lip balm base for stick non-gmo? Thanks."

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Staff Answer Yes, this is non-GMO.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 16, 2021

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Posted By: Jasmine   |   March 21, 2021

"Is there anything we can add to give it an SPF quality? "

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Staff Answer We have no experience in this topic as Lip Balm with SPF is considered a drug, not a cosmetic & is regulated by the FDA.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 23, 2021

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Posted By: Billing1   |   March 12, 2021

"Is it possible to add a glossy finish to the product when it's applied to the lips by adding more shea butter or castor oil to the base? If so how much would you add to a 2oz batch? If not what could you use?"

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Staff Answer Adding castor oil can help add some shine to the finish of this lip balm.You can add this around 1%.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 15, 2021

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Posted By: Jennifer   |   February 25, 2021

"To make this a LIPSTICK base, what would you suggest I add-- more beeswax? Another ingredient? If so, what percentage? Thanks!"

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Staff Answer This really can't be turned into a lipstick, you can add colorant but the way this is formulated its too balmy to be compared to a lipstick. We recommend formulating from scratch. https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/vegan-lip-stain.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 26, 2021

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Posted By: Julia   |   February 01, 2021

"Can I add any additional butters or oils to make this base a little more luxurious? If so what percentage would you recommend? Thanks!"

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Staff Answer Yes you can, but it may affect the hardness of the formula. We recommend starting small, perhaps 1-3%.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 02, 2021

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Posted By: Rosie   |   January 26, 2021

"Can this base be used to make lip scrubs or do you have a lip scrub for tubes using this base?"

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Staff Answer Yes, you can use this to make lip scrubs. You can also use our Lip Scrub for Pots to make a scrub.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 27, 2021

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Posted By: Brittany   |   December 07, 2020

"Hello, can you add a butter blend to this base? Like the avocado butter blend for example?"

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Staff Answer Yes, our butter blends incorporate nicely. It may make the finished product a bit softer, however.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 08, 2020

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Posted By: Julia   |   December 01, 2020

"Hi there! I love the base but it melts a little too easily and I'd love to add some butters to make it more luxurious. Do you have a butter suggestion? I was thinking mango butter or a little cocoa butter?"

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Staff Answer Yes, a harder butter would be best for what you're looking for. Either one of those should work well!

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 02, 2020

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Posted By: Lexene   |   September 08, 2020

"Can I add turmeric powder to this base and how much ? "

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Staff Answer Yes, Turmeric Powder can be used in this base. We recommend starting lower at a teaspoon per pound of base. Using too much may cause staining or gritiness.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 09, 2020

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Posted By: Tiara   |   August 12, 2020

"Hi, can I use this base to make a liquid lipstick? "

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Staff Answer This base is a harder base meant for use in tubes. We would recommend using the Lip Balm Base for Pots for this.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 12, 2020

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Posted By: Wanda   |   August 03, 2020

"Hi. Im planning on using this base for making hard perfume. How much (i prefer use the max that it can hold the mixture) of EO should i use in % per oz? Thanks so much."

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Staff Answer You would need to follow the IFRA of each particular EO which can be found on the product information pages. Each EO is unique and has a different safe usage percentage for perfumes. These are the max percentages you can use.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 04, 2020

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Posted By: Wonderful Me   |   May 31, 2020

"Do you provide a vegan lip balm base?"

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Staff Answer We do not offer a vegan lip balm base but do offer a vegan lip balm recipe: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/vegan-lip-stain.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 01, 2020

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Posted By: Kyla   |   April 16, 2020

"Which ingredient list can I use to put on my lip balm labels the FDA approved or INCI?"

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Staff Answer Either is acceptable. If selling only in the US, the Common Names are acceptable. If selling outside the US, you must use the INCI names.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 16, 2020

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Posted By: LaSchelle   |   November 11, 2019

"I want to 4oz of lip balm but I want to add Hemp/butter oil and flavor oil. How much would I add of each? "

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Staff Answer We do not recommend adding any additional oils other than flavor oils to this base. The formula has been designed with the exact amount of beeswax and adding additional oils may make the base too soft. Flavor oils are normally added at 1-2%. Too much, though, can make the lip balm bitter.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 11, 2019

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Posted By: Joy   |   November 09, 2019

"Is it okay to add vitamin E & Almond oil to this base? Also is it okay to add powdered goat milk?"

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Staff Answer We do not recommend adding any additional oils other than flavor oils to this base. The formula has been designed with the exact amount of beeswax and adding additional oils may make the base too soft.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 11, 2019

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Posted By: Sheila   |   November 08, 2019

"Can menthol crystals be added to this stick base? If so, how much per oz? Thanks. "

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Staff Answer Menthol crystals can be used in lip products. We would recommend only a very small amount since these are extremely strong. You might start with .5% and see how that works for you.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 11, 2019

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Posted By: THOMAS   |   September 10, 2018

"Has anyone used this for Pet Paw Balm? How did it work for you?"

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Staff Answer We have not tried using this base for pets but we have used this as a fragrance balm. You might try adding shea butter or something similar as a moisturizer.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 11, 2018

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Yes I have and it works great. Plain, no scents or flavorings.

Posted By: THOMAS   |   Date: October 15, 2019

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Posted By: Vanessa   |   September 01, 2019

"I have had a few customers tell me that there is a graininess to the lip balm. Any reason why this is happening?"

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Staff Answer If the lip balm has been completely melted during production, this should not have a grainy feel. If adding mica powder for coloring, this might be the reason. If you continue to have this issue, please contact our Customer Service Department. Thank you.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 03, 2019

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Posted By: Becky   |   August 26, 2019

"Is this product vegan?"

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Staff Answer This product contains beeswax which would not be considered vegan. Here is a recipe for a from-scratch vegan lip balm: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/handmade-lip-balm-recipe.aspx

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 26, 2019

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Posted By: Nico   |   August 13, 2019

"can you add coconut oil to this product? if so, what would the end product turn out like? "

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Staff Answer You can add a small amount of coconut oil. You would need to experiment and test to see how much oil can be added. The base needs to be hard enough to hold up in the lip tubes.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 13, 2019

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Posted By: Ambar   |   July 27, 2019

"It's a bit too creamy and leaves a white film on lips after applying. How do I change this? "

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Staff Answer If you want to make this lip balm harder, you can add a small amount of melted beeswax to the base. We are not sure why it is leaving a film on the lips. You might add a neutral color to the base to cover the white color.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 29, 2019

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Posted By: Jade   |   July 09, 2019

"also can we put charcoal powder in this? "

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Staff Answer Yes, you can add charcoal to this base. We would recommend 0.5-1% of this additive as this powder goes a very long way.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 10, 2019

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Posted By: Jade   |   July 09, 2019

"This is my first time making lip balms so can you information what is the percentage load for Essential Oils, Flavored Oils, Vitamin E or other additions like Honey, Shea, etc. Ive looked at the recipe tab but I am trying to make my own recipe of lip balm for men in my bridal boxes. Can you help me out on where to start with % loads this base can handle. Thank you "

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Staff Answer Most essential oils have very low percentages for lip products so you would need to look at each individual one to know how much to add. Most flavors are added at around 2% but the base can accept more if you feel you need more flavor. Too much flavor oil, though, can make the lip balm bitter. Additional additives should be added at only .5-1% each. Too many additives can make the base softer. You will need to make a few test batches to see what works best.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 10, 2019

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Posted By: Lora   |   July 02, 2019

"Can raw organic honey be added to this base. and if so at what percentage? Mahalo, Lori Silva"

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Staff Answer Raw honey should mix well into this lip base. You will need to test to be sure the product performs properly. We would recommend adding 1-2% to the base.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 03, 2019

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Posted By: Charles   |   May 23, 2019

"Someone mentioned that this base melted at 109deg. Can i add a little more beeswax to this base to ensure that this does not happen. I live in a very hot climate and i wouldnt want this to melt."

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Staff Answer You can add a small amount of beeswax to this base. You will need to test how much so the product will still glide nicely onto the lips.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 23, 2019

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Posted By: Vanessa   |   May 06, 2019

"Does this base hold 20% flavoring well? If not, what is the recommended max percentage that can be used. Thank you!"

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Staff Answer That is too much flavor to add, even if the IFRA states it is safe. We recommend between 1-2% to start. Add a small amount at a time if more is needed.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 07, 2019

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Posted By: Ginger    |   March 30, 2019

"I am currently testing to add lip balm to our line. I LOVED this base before I added color and flavor. It had amazing texture and softness and did not at all feel "goopy" or wax like. After pouring I find it too hard? Did I do something wrong? Also, is there something that I could add to make it a bit softer in tubes?"

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Staff Answer If you just melted and repoured the lip balm base, it would not change the hardness. You can try mixing it with a small amount of Lip Balm Base for Pots to soften the base. You might also try adding a small amount of a butter, such as shea or mango.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 01, 2019

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Posted By: annette   |   March 22, 2019

"can i add vitamin E and how much to and 1oz "

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Staff Answer You can add vitamin E to this base if you choose. For 1 oz. you can add about 5 drops.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 22, 2019

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Posted By: Crystal   |   February 23, 2019

"Can you please tell me what is the safest usage rate of your Cinnamon Essential Oil when applied to a pound of this Lip Balm Base? Thank you. "

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Staff Answer Cinnamon Leaf Essential Oil is lip safe only to 0.20%. If adding to one pound of base, this would equal 0.032 ounces.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 26, 2019

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Posted By: Cara   |   February 12, 2019

"Has anyone tried to use this to make reusable food wraps?"

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Staff Answer We have not heard anyone using our lip balm base for this purpose.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 13, 2019

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Posted By: Marie   |   January 24, 2019

"What are the percentages of each ingredient in this product?"

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Staff Answer That information is proprietary so we are unable to supply you with those percentages.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 24, 2019

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Posted By: Sophia   |   January 22, 2019

"Why does the INCI listing have more ingredients than the FDA ingredient labeling? "

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Staff Answer Some ingredients may be part of the manufacturing process and not a core ingredient in the base. These are known as incidentals and do not need to be listed on your label.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 23, 2019

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Posted By: Krystal   |   December 01, 2018

"Are both bases needed for this?"

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Staff Answer Yes they are. The Lip Balm Base for Pots is a very gooey product by itself. Adding the base for sticks gives this enough hardness to pour the different colors in so they stay separate. Both bases together create a nice, creamy product.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 03, 2018

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Posted By: Home   |   October 31, 2018

"Lip Balm Base for Sticks: Can I use this in 1 ounce glass jars?"

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Staff Answer You can use glass jars if you wish. This product is very hard. If wanting to make a lip gloss, we would recommend mixing the two lip bases together.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 01, 2018

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Posted By: Lori   |   October 08, 2018

"Does anyone know if this this lip balm base will accept color from beet root powder infusion?"

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Staff Answer We have not used a beet root infusion to color our lip balm bases but this should work very well. We have used alkanet root powder and that worked very well.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 09, 2018

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Posted By: Kathy   |   September 08, 2018

"Am I correct in understanding that the common name ingredient list can be used on the label since it is FDA approved? There really is not enough room to use the INCI ingredient list and maintain readable labels. Thank you."

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Staff Answer If only selling your product in the U.S., the Common Name is perfectly fine to use on your ingredient label. If selling outside the U.S., the INCI names must be used.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 10, 2018

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Posted By: Carmen   |   July 20, 2018

"What temperature does this melt at ??? I have a Market tomorrow and the forecast is 109 degrees !!"

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Staff Answer The melt point listed on the SDS sheet is 143-159°F. Your lip balms will certainly soften in the 109° temperature and, hopefully, not melt.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 23, 2018

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Well market was 109 as promised, and the lip balm was in the shade all day (canopy) , and totally melted to a liquid form in the tubes.

Posted By: Carmen   |   Date: July 23, 2018

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Staff Answer That is the problem with summer shows. Try to keep all your products in a cooler and just a few out for samples. Be sure to warn your customers about possible melting also.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 25, 2018

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Posted By: Cherome    |   June 27, 2018

"Will this make a gloss or a nice shine to the lips. If not can you please tell me how or what I can do to achieve that glossy look. Thank you "

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Staff Answer This does not have a high gloss. It does have a nice glide. We have many lip balm recipes on the Handmade 101 tab. Look for recipes with shea butter and castor as it gives more shine.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 28, 2018

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Posted By: Kimberly   |   February 06, 2018

"Does this contain bees wax? Thanks!"

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Staff Answer Yes it does. Here is the ingredient listing from our website: Castor Oil, Olive Oil, Beeswax, Carnauba Wax, Soybean Oil, Candelilla Wax.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 07, 2018

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Posted By: REDOLENT   |   October 22, 2017

"The flavor oil I want to use is 6.66% for lips. How much do I add to a 2oz lip balm base? I have no clue about these percentages in recipes. Thanks!"

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Staff Answer We recommend starting with 2% flavor oil which would be 1 ml. If you feel there is no taste with that amount, you can add .5 ml at a time up to 6.6% or approximately 4 ml. Too much flavor oil, though, can make the product bitter so be careful. Here is a link to our Percentage Conversation Chart which may be helpful to you: http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/PDFS/ConversionChart.pdf

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 25, 2017

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Posted By: Tara   |   October 13, 2017

"I have used this and I like how my lip balms came out but what is it that makes the finished product feel so waxy on your lips? It feels like baby oil or Vaseline."

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Staff Answer It might be the Candelilla or Carnauba Waxes that feel like this on your lips. This is a very simple base made with these ingredients: Castor Oil, Olive Oil, Beeswax, Carnauba Wax, Soybean Oil, Candelilla Wax.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 13, 2017

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Posted By: Laurel   |   June 30, 2017

"What is the melting temperature of this product? I'm trying to decide if my lip balms will melt in the mail if I try to ship them during the summer."

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Staff Answer The melting point is 62-71°C or 143.6-159.8°F.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 05, 2017

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Posted By: Heidi   |   June 20, 2017

"Does this product ever "go bad"? I have one jar that has a "use by" date and I have another with no date. "

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Staff Answer The product is best used within one year. If you are not sure how long you have had the jar without a date, you may need to discard that one.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 21, 2017

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Posted By: Lauren   |   April 21, 2017

"How Many lip balms tubes could i get out of the 1 lb jar? thank you"

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Staff Answer You should get approximately 96 tubes from a 1 lb. jar of lip balm base.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 24, 2017

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Posted By: shelby   |   April 10, 2017

"Can this be used to make a full coverage lipstick? "

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Staff Answer This product is not a lipstick base. It is strictly a lip balm to moisturize and add a slight tint if using enough color.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 11, 2017

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Posted By: Chally   |   May 13, 2016

"I left my personal lip balm stick made from this base in the car in the sun by accident. It did melt, but reformed when it cooled back down. However, the next time I used the lip balm stick, it was extremely grainy and I had to throw it out. Is this something that will always happen if the base is overheated? What about when initially making a batch..if overheated, will the base turn grainy?"

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Staff Answer Anytime a product with butters such as shea butter melts and cools slowly it can become grainy. To avoid this grainy feel you can rapidly cool the product in the refrigerator or you can change your recipe to include the ingredient Crafter's Choice Smooth and Creamy Lotion Bar Additive. It is also approved for lip products.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 17, 2016

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Posted By: Angie   |   February 10, 2016

"How much goat milk powder could I add to this lip balm base?"

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Staff Answer Hi Angie, you can use the Goats Milk Powder to the amount desired. I would start out with small amounts when testing to determine optimal results.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 12, 2016

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Posted By: wendy   |   February 01, 2016

"Is this product vegan?"

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Staff Answer Hi Wendy, we do not carry any vegan certifications.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 05, 2016

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Posted By: Angie   |   January 30, 2016

"Can goat milk be added to this lip balm?"

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Staff Answer Hi Angie,

We do not currently carry a lip safe preservative that would be required to preserve any product that contains goat milk. We also do not recommend adding goat milk to a lip product because it will require an emulsifier.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 03, 2016

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Posted By: Ashley   |   December 24, 2015

"Do we need to have all of the ingredients on the tube listed, with the makeup of the mica, and any flavor oil? I don't know how I will fit all of these ingredients on my tube label :/"

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Staff Answer All ingredients must be listed on the tube in descending order in accordance with FDA guidelines. Our mica powders contain additional ingredients which vary by color, the mica makeup is listed under the 'Ingredients and Directions' tab. Flavor Oils are a Trade Secret and need only be listed as 'flavor' on your product.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 29, 2015

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Posted By: Kimberly   |   December 03, 2015

"With the lip balm base for sticks I notice alot of people & the description saying it can be used for lotion bars. Can it be used "as is" with the addition of fragrance/mica color or is there something else I should add to it? Want to use it to make lotion bars in the twist up 2 ounce tubes you sell. Thank you!"

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Staff Answer Kimberly,
Yes, you are able to use this product 'as is'! Please note: this product is mostly wax based and may have a different texture/residue than typical lotion bars.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 03, 2015

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So what would I need to add to it to make it more like a "typical lotion bar"?

Posted By: Kimberly   |   Date: December 03, 2015

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Posted By: kheierah   |   November 28, 2015

"Does this base come with directions for the multiple uses it has?"

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Staff Answer Hi Kheierah,

The product itself does not come with directions for uses. However, you can Click Here and view our recipes under the 'Product Inspiration Recipes & Videos' tab.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 30, 2015

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Posted By: Rachel   |   November 13, 2015

"What exactly is Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Lauryl Laurate in this and what are they used for?"

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Staff Answer Hi Rachel - Cetearyl Alcohol is a white, waxy solid of fatty alcohols. It is commonly used as an emulsifier in cosmetics. Lauryl Laurate is used in cosmetics as a skin conditioning agent, binder, emulsifier, hair conditioning agent, or an opacifying agent. Lauryl Laurate is an ester of Lauryl Alcohol and Lauric Acid. Hope this helps!

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 13, 2015

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Posted By: Lila   |   August 05, 2015

"Can I use Mica Sparkles Powder in this lip balm base for sticks or will the color just settle to the bottom? Plus, does it mix very well will this lip balm base for sticks? Also, is this a clear base because I would want it to sparkle as well as have some color to it. I was thinking about using your Crafters Choice™ Pink Sparkle Mica Powder to add a pinky sparkle color to my lip balm. Thanks for the info."

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Staff Answer You may certainly use mica sparkles in the lip balm base. The mica does have a tendency to settle. You should pour your lip balms at the lowest possible temperature to help keep the mica suspended throughout the tube. The base does not appear clear in the container but does go on the lips clear. Will the pink sparkle mica will add a nice light pink color to your balm, you would need to add a significant amount to get sparkle on the lips. Please feel free to experiment to see what will work best

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 06, 2015

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Posted By: Valerie   |   May 12, 2015

"I am looking for a salve base that contains most of these oils and waxes, dumb question but can I use this as a base to make hand salve? "

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Staff Answer There is no reason you couldn't use this as a hand salve. We recommend testing all substitutions in a small batch before making a larger batch for retail. You alone are responsible for product and recipe testing to ensure compatibility and safety.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 12, 2015

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Posted By: Trisha   |   March 18, 2015

"What usage guideline should be used for fragrance oils when making solid perfumes (i.e. lotion, lip, or perfume)? Seems like the obvious answer is perfume, but maybe not since the balm would absorb into the skin more? I would love to try this base for that in addition to using it for lip balms."

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Staff Answer Always use the IFRA guidelines for the intended finished product. In other words, if making a solid perfume, you would use the percentage guideline listed for perfume. If you intend to use the Lip Balm Base for lip balms then you would choose a lip safe fragrance and use the guideline percentage indicated for usage on the lip.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 24, 2015

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Posted By: Rick   |   March 04, 2015

"If you do not use all of the base that you have melted...can you store it in a container and remelt it to use again?"

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Staff Answer The lip balm base can be stored for later use. Just keep in mind that the shelf life of the product is only 1 year after manufacture.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 10, 2015

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Posted By: Donetra    |   March 06, 2015

"Can this base be used for lip balm sticks?"

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Staff Answer Our lip balm base for pots has a much softer texture than our lip balm base for sticks and therefore, should NOT be used in sticks.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 09, 2015

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Posted By: Constance   |   January 12, 2015

"I love this lip balm base and I would like to add some oil to it to make the consistency softer to use in a lip balm pot. How much oil can I add and what kind of oil would be good to add?"

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Staff Answer How much oil you add will depend on the texture you are looking for. You will have to test this until you reach your desired consistency. Oils that are recommended for Lip products are Coconut Oil, Castor oil, Sweet Almond Oil and Jojoba Oil. There are other oils you can use but these are my favorites.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 20, 2015

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Posted By: angela   |   January 12, 2015

"Why can't this base be used for a lip pot? "

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Staff Answer This lip balm base is much harder than the base for pots and is difficult to use when in a pot. Therefore we recommend using our Lip Balm Base for Pots.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 20, 2015

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Posted By: Ashley   |   January 07, 2015

"This is probably the really stupid but can this based be used as a base for a pet product? I've found recipes for paw balm that seem similar."

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Staff Answer This base has not been approved for use on pets so I cannot recommend using it for that purpose.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 08, 2015

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Posted By: Tracy   |   October 02, 2014

"can anyone tell me if this base has a waxy feel to it after the finished product. Thank you Tracy "

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Staff Answer This base is very moisturizing and does not have a waxy feel at all.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 07, 2014

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Posted By: Jeff   |   September 15, 2014

"Wil your lip balm base melt in a car as it sits in the hot sun? What is the melting point, and will the melting point be lowered once fragrance/flavored oils are added to the base?"

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Depending on how hot it is, any sort of lip balm will melt in a hot car.

Posted By: Samantha   |   Date: September 19, 2014

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Posted By: Betsy   |   April 22, 2014

"Does this lip balm base have an SPF? If not, do you have any that does? Thanks!"

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Staff Answer We do not make any claims regarding the SPF of any of our products. Products with an SPF require extensive testing by the FDA to be approved for retail. If you make any claims regarding sunscreen, sun block or SPF without proper testing you could be held liable for making false/unproven claims. Because of these and other risks we have refrained from publishing any sunscreen recipes or claiming SPF protection for any of our products.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 29, 2014

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Posted By: Denise   |   April 01, 2014

"Would you say that this product is "gluten free"?"

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Staff Answer The ingredients for this product are listed under the Ingredients tab, so you can view if there are any in particular that may contain gluten. We cannot verify that none of the ingredients have not been processed in a facility that also processes ingredients containing gluten.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 15, 2014

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Posted By: Karen   |   February 18, 2014

"I'm horrible at math. How many teaspoons of flavoring would I use per 1 oz of base if I wanted to use 3% of flavor? "

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Staff Answer We have a chart in our learning library that was designed to make percent calculations simple. Here is a link to this chart: http://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/PDFS/ConversionChart.pdf. 3% of 1oz is 0.75ml or approximately 1/8 tsp. Please feel free to call customer service for further assistance. 1-800-359-0944

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 18, 2014

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Posted By: MARY   |   December 06, 2013

"What size and type of labels do most people find work best for the lip balm sticks? Thanks."

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I always use the avery 8255 label template via word. This works well for me.

Posted By: Erin   |   Date: December 06, 2013

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I use OL1102 from Online Labels. The label is 2.125" by 2.125" with the tamper evident tab. They also have the ones to fit the slim tubes. They have an entire section dedicated to lip balm containers. You can get the labels as matte, glossy, weatherproof or several other options.

Posted By: Georgia   |   Date: December 09, 2013

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Posted By: MARY   |   December 02, 2013

"Is there some type of ratio for adding flavored oil/mica color to the lip balm base? Thanks for any help."

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Hello, You should add 2-3% of flavor oil to the total base weight. For mica you could add 1-2% of the total base weight. Thank you

Posted By: Erin   |   Date: December 03, 2013

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Staff Answer Be sure to check the IFRA document of the flavor oil/lip safe fragrance oil that you are using to be sure it is lip safe at the percentage you would like to use. Some flavor oils may only be safe at 0.5% so that is the amount you would use.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 03, 2013

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Posted By: Stephanie   |   November 25, 2013

"About how many .15 tubes will 2oz of this base make?"

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Doing the math (2 oz divided by .15 oz) says that this should fill 13 .15 oz lip tubes. But I have found that the tubes can be filled as much as .2 oz. I would say you could get between 9-13 tubes depending on how you fill your tubes!

Posted By: Tamra   |   Date: November 25, 2013

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Posted By: Luis   |   August 28, 2013

"Hi, while I am selling it can I advertise this product as an all natural product? Does it have any certification? Thank you "

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Yes ! The lip base is all natural , it says it in the photo ! It is also paraben free ! :D

Posted By: Becky   |   Date: September 04, 2013

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That will depend on what you add to the finished product. The base itself can be labeled as all natural, however, depending on oils or flavorings you add, it may change.

Posted By: Tristan   |   Date: November 20, 2013

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Posted By: SSCS   |   November 13, 2013

"How many ounces are in a 5lb bucket ?"

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Staff Answer One pound is 16 oz., so a 5 lb. bucket would contain 80 oz. of Lip Balm Base.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 13, 2013

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Posted By: Sherri   |   November 01, 2013

"How many tubes of .15 size lip balm to you get per lb of base? "

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Assuming you don't add anything to the base and don't waste/spill any of it, 16oz (1 lb.) of a base should make about 105-106 0.15 oz. tubes of balm.

Posted By: Shannon   |   Date: November 01, 2013

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Posted By: Rachael   |   September 29, 2013

"Can you use this as a lotion bar base? If so is there something else I should add to it? Maybe to make it a little firmer?"

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Staff Answer The Lip Balm Base for Sticks can also be used for lotion bars. If you feel that this base is too soft for your taste, you may experiment by adding a wax (like beeswax) to harden the formula.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 01, 2013

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Posted By: Rose   |   September 05, 2013

"I purchased this product and like it, but wish it were a little more creamier. Would adding a lip safe butter add creaminess and at what rate should I add?"

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Hello, I do not see the harm in adding a lip safe butter to this base. I would however make a sample batch with the added butter before incorporating it into your entire base. The rate you should add the additional butter should be based on the total batch weight. I personally would not use more than 5% max, For example if you have the 1 lb or 16oz of WSP's base then the formula would be 16-5% or .80 (which is almost 1 ounce of oil/butter). Thank You For Your Question

Posted By: erin   |   Date: September 14, 2013

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Posted By: Daisy   |   March 10, 2013

"If I don't flavor or sweeten this product does it have a taste? "

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Staff Answer This product does not have a taste.

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 15, 2013

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No there is no taste at all ! :D

Posted By: Becky   |   Date: September 04, 2013

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Posted By: Craig   |   August 22, 2013

"The product quantity for the lip balm base for sticks is listed as one jar, which is 1 lb. How many sticks would this fill? How much volume is 1 lb of this lip balm base?"

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Staff Answer Great question! It depends on the size of the lip balm sticks you are using. Going by the typical size tube of 0.15 oz., you would get about 106 sticks/tubes (give or take depending on how much base is wasted during processing).

Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 23, 2013

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Taking into account a small amount of waste, a small amount used for testing the completed batch, the addition of flavor/fragrance, etc. I generally yield 125 .15 ounce sticks per 1 lb. of base.

Posted By: Christina   |   Date: August 29, 2013

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