DIY Mint Chocolate Lip Balm
Treat your lips to a moisturizing and delicious lip balm that tastes like chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cocoa butter
- 1 tablespoon shea
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 teaspoon beeswax
- ½ teaspoon vit E
- 10 choc chip or 1 teaspoon grated chocolate
- 1-2 drops peppermint essential oil
Instructions
- In a double boiler, combine cocoa butter, shea butter, carrier oil, and beeswax. Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until fully melted.
- Once melted, add the chocolate chips or grated chocolate. Stir until completely dissolved and smooth.
- Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool slightly. Stir in vitamin E oil.
- Once the mixture has cooled a little more (but is still liquid), add 1–2 drops of peppermint essential oil. Mix well.
- Carefully pour the mixture into small tins or lip balm containers. Allow to cool and solidify completely (about 1–2 hours).
- Seal the tins, label them if desired, and enjoy your mint chocolate lip balm whenever your lips need a treat.