A quick and easy recipe for some homemade lip balm.


Add in whatever flavouring or essential oil you like, you can also add in beetroot powder if you want it tinted.

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(couldn’t find cheap pellets in the US but these sheets will do, just break them up)

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The step below isn’t necessary but you can add in additional Mango or cocoa butter butter if you happen to already have some to hand. Experiment!

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