DIY: How to make your own honey lip balm

by Madeline Sampson

Ingredients

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• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3-5 drops peppermint oil
• String
• Coconut oil
• 6 small containers
• 1 tablespoon beeswax

Recipe

Makes six 0.5-ounce containers

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In a small saucepan, combine coconut oil, honey and beeswax over low heat until melted. This should take about 5 to 7 minutes.

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Add peppermint oil until the preferred strength is reached. Mix thoroughly.

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Remove from heat and spoon or pour into desired containers.

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Allow to fully cool for about three hours before applying lid.

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