No More Cold Sores Lip Balm
This nourishing lip balm recipe uses essential oils scientifically proven to help keep cold sores at bay.
Yield: 1 tube of lip balm
Cost: $3
Equipment
- Double boiler
- 5 mL lip balm tube
- 1 pipette
Materials
- ¼ teaspoon beeswax pastilles
- ¼ teaspoon cocoa butter, grated
- ¼ teaspoon coconut oil
- ¼ teaspoon avocado oil
- 1 drop each peppermint*, eucalyptus, and lavender essential oils
Instructions
- Combine beeswax, cocoa butter, coconut oil, and avocado oil in a double boiler. Warm on low heat until beeswax is completely melted.
- Remove from the heat and stir until thoroughly mixed. Add essential oils and stir again. Using the pipette, transfer the melted mixture to lip balm tube. Let it completely harden before use.
Notes
Do not apply lip balm to a cold sore straight from the tube as it will contaminate the mixture. Instead, use your clean fingertips to apply the balm to a cold sore and immediately wash your hands afterward.
Here are the lip balm tubes and pipettes I use. Feel free to adjust the recipe to make more.
Your lip balm should last for 3–4 months without needing refrigeration.
*Do not use more than 2 drops of peppermint EO per lip balm tube. The cooling properties of peppermint can cause a strong tingling sensation that some individuals may find uncomfortable.