Homemade Peppermint Lip Balm (Holiday Gift Idea)

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   cheapcheap goes the mommy November 26, 2013 at 1:14 pm MST

   while I’m sure they are not as sturdy as the cases you used for this project, I have seen in the wedding section at the dollar tree a similar style container. LOve this idea!

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   Ashley November 26, 2013 at 1:17 pm MST

   Thanks! Do you have a price for this (either per container or total for all ingredients)? Hip2savers love to know these things! Awesome idea.

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) November 26, 2013 at 1:27 pm MST

  It will depend on if your ingredients are organic and where you purchase from. All of these were purchased at craft stores and natural food stores. The containers are from Michael’s crafts. Thanks!

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   marissa November 26, 2013 at 1:20 pm MST

   This looks so cool! Does anyone know how many one batch makes?

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) November 26, 2013 at 1:24 pm MST

  As mentioned one batch made five of these one inch tins half filled 🙂

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  marissa November 26, 2013 at 1:25 pm MST

  Oops, only read the recipe, not the description. Thanks.

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   jessica November 26, 2013 at 1:38 pm MST

   You could also sub the peppermint oil for lavender and use it as cuticle cream. Possibilities are endless. Thanks!!

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) November 26, 2013 at 1:39 pm MST

  Oh that’s genius! I love essential oils. Thanks!

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   Crystal November 26, 2013 at 1:43 pm MST

   How much water do we use when putting it to boil? I don’t want to add to much water and then have it watery:/ let me know please (:

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) November 26, 2013 at 1:47 pm MST

  Important: You are adding water to the pot only. Not in the mixture. You are essentially mixing the wax and oils in a glass container then dipping that glass container in boiling water. Filly our pot about half full of water. thanks!

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  Crystal November 26, 2013 at 1:49 pm MST

  Thank you! Here I was thinking I was going to add water to mixture so just add the cup into the boiling water to let it melt? (I’m assuming) (:

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) November 26, 2013 at 1:51 pm MST

  Exactly. Just melting your wax and oils together (like a double boiler) 🙂

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   Christine November 26, 2013 at 1:46 pm MST

   This is such a great idea. I have been wanting to make something other than desserts for Christmas.

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   Crystal November 26, 2013 at 1:46 pm MST

   Does anyone know how much water to use? I don’t want to add to much water when putting it to boil and then it beonlinees watery… Help please(:?

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   julie November 26, 2013 at 3:10 pm MST

   Can you tell me the ounce size of the containers?

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) November 26, 2013 at 5:43 pm MST

  It doesn’t say. It does say one inch deep two inch wide 🙂

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   Mary November 26, 2013 at 3:46 pm MST

   I just want to add, please be sure to use pure, therapeutic grade essential oils. Most oils on the market say pure essential oil; however, they are perfume grade. The fillers that are used in them can be toxic and do more damage than good. You get what you pay for when it onlinees to EOs. If it says aromatic, it’s not what you want. Pure, therapeutic grade EOs. Do a little research before you buy.

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  Elizabeth December 6, 2014 at 7:27 am MST

  Thanks for your help on this. Didn’t know they needed to be pure EOs. I appreciate your info.

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    Jen November 27, 2013 at 6:08 am MST

    These look awesome! I know it’s something most people don’t think about, but if you make these or other homemade goods that have EO and food products in them, please consider adding a little label with the ingredents. I know I would use this if given to me assuming it was just wax and peppermint, but then I’d have a bad allergic reaction, because I’m allergic to almonds and coconuts. People are allergic to all kinds of things you would never think of and it’s a huge help if we don’t have to ask! Plus, something like this I would want to pass on to someone that can use it – rather than see it wasted.

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    kim December 1, 2013 at 7:11 am MST

    Where did you find the oils, shea butter and essential oil? Not sure if they sell them at the grocery store or Michael’s or a specialty store.

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) December 1, 2013 at 9:19 am MST

  Essential oils at Sprouts (natural food store) as well as Shea butter and almond oil. Michaels has the beeswax and containers. Thanks!

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    Shalia December 5, 2013 at 5:55 am MST

    If I am allergic to coconut is there something else that could be used to substitute for coconut oil?

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    Kelli December 9, 2013 at 3:31 pm MST

    Is the Shea butter a solid or like thick lotion? I found both at Hobby lobby and another craft store and don’t know which one to use. I found both in the soap making section of the craft store. Is that correct?

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) December 9, 2013 at 3:33 pm MST

  The pure Shea butter I used was very very very thick almost solid but in a jar.

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  Kelli December 9, 2013 at 3:42 pm MST

  Thanks for responding. Mine doesn’t say “pure” and came in a little packet. It also is very very very thick but not solid like the beeswax. Do you think that will work? The Shea butter I bought says it can be used to make bar soaps and lotions.

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    Claire December 23, 2013 at 7:56 pm MST

    I’m allergic to beeswax 🙁
    Any ideas for a substitute? Thanks!

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  jj meyer March 29, 2014 at 11:22 am MST

  I found soy wax, carnauba wax or candelilla wax can be used as a vegan sub for the beeswax. There are a number of online suppliers available. Hope this helps. I know I’m allergic to so much in cosmetics it is hard to find slternatives. Thsnk goodness for coconut oil!

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    Paul March 2, 2014 at 2:28 pm MST

    Do you have to sanitize your containers before filling them with lip balm

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    jj meyer March 29, 2014 at 11:24 am MST

    Love your recipe! Thanks for sharing! I tried vitamin e oil in place of almond and loved it too!

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) March 29, 2014 at 9:07 pm MST

  Oh good! Great that’s good to know!

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    Danielle June 5, 2014 at 1:36 pm MST

    Can you put up a picture what the coconut oil looks like? where did you buy it? Also, where do you get the Shea Butter from?

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    Beth November 12, 2014 at 3:02 pm MST

    I was wondering if you can put this lip balm in tubes instead of the metal tons? Thank you! Looks like a beautiful recipe!

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) November 12, 2014 at 3:03 pm MST

  Yes I’m sure you can do that too. Thanks

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  Beth November 12, 2014 at 3:13 pm MST

  Thank you!! I can’t wait to make this!!

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    Jocelyne November 26, 2014 at 10:58 am MST

    Any chance I would be able to add cocoa to this recipe and make it peppermint/cocoa lip balm?

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    AudreyGrace December 4, 2014 at 10:28 am MST

    Could you use lip balm tubes instead of pots for this recipe? I can’t find the right size pots anywhere but I did order some tubes . . .

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  Lina (Hip's Modern Martha) December 4, 2014 at 10:29 am MST

  Yes!

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    misty December 12, 2014 at 1:19 am MST

    I have totally gone off the charts over peppermint essential oil this year. I just did not realize I was craving more than just a piece of candy! I now have shampoo, sugar scrubs, and now I will try this! Crazy for peppermint!

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    Toya P December 20, 2014 at 11:13 am MST

    Can you use small glass containers with lids in lieu of metal. I have very small round purse-size clear containers.

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    Lacy November 8, 2015 at 12:18 pm MST

    Is there anything that can be used as a substitute for the Shea? would like to make some for my kids but my son has a peanut allergy and for some that means Shea is a no-no! Thanks!

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  Melanie November 17, 2015 at 7:11 pm MST

  My daughter is allergic to peanuts too but didn’t realize Shea could be a problem. What makes people with peanut allergies allergic to shea? Thanks for any advice.

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    kristajeanphotography November 4, 2016 at 8:08 am MST

    Trying this today!! Hoping it helps my horribly chapped lips, thinking I will go with lavender EO for the dry lips. What is the shelf life?

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    Christina November 4, 2016 at 11:54 pm MST

    Hi! How many small tins does this fill approx.?

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  Krista November 5, 2016 at 6:05 am MST

  It filled 5 tins when I did it about an inch in height

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    Jennifer November 9, 2016 at 4:39 pm MST

    IF I don’t have a double boiler, does melting in the microwave work just as well? Also, I got the tubes. Do I still just wait 24 hours for it to set or do I need to put it in the fridge?

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    Claudia November 16, 2016 at 10:33 pm MST

    Will using olive oil instead of almond oil affect the taste?

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    dina November 25, 2016 at 1:25 pm MST

    you could add a few drops of vitamin e if your lips are chapped:)

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    JJ December 7, 2016 at 2:28 pm MST

    Just curious, has anyone tried making this adding coloring? It would be nice to give it a minty hue (pale green or pink) vs. yellow.

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    Andrea December 18, 2016 at 9:40 am MST

    I put these in tubes and this recipe makes about 10…I bought a baby medicine syringe ($2.48 at Wal-Mart) and it was pretty easy…

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    Lisa October 14, 2017 at 5:54 am MST

    This is a wonderful recipe !! The lip balm is very moisturizing without being too greasy – I love the smell and it set in the containers very nicely !! Thanks for the great recipe !!

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  Julie November 12, 2017 at 5:27 pm MST

  Yay! Today I’m making my entire Oil Team of 100 this as a gift. Hope they love it!

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    Denise May 25, 2019 at 10:33 am MST

    I’ve made homemade lip balm before. After I pour it into metal containers and dried I’ve noticed little spots pop up randomly. Do you know what causes this to a happen?

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    Alli June 4, 2020 at 9:06 am MST

    how much does it make?

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    Nalina December 16, 2020 at 11:01 am MST

    I know no one will see this but if you add the drop of glycerin it makes it a real good texture

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  Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick) December 16, 2020 at 11:02 am MST

  Thanks for the tip!

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