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Peppermint Cocoa Lip Balm

Source of Recipe


From "200 Tips, Techniques, and Recipes for Natural Beauty"



List of Ingredients



• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons sweet almond oil
  
• 1 heaping tablespoon grated cocoa butter
  
• 1 tablespoon grated beeswax
  
• 10 drops vitamin E oil
  
• 15 drops peppermint essential oil
  






Instructions



1. Measure out the sweet almond oil, cocoa butter, and beeswax into a small glass measuring cup and place in a saucepan containing a few inches of simmering water until the butter and beeswax have fully melted. Remove from the heat.
   
   
2. Add the vitamin E and peppermint essential oils. Carefully pour the mixture to the very top of your containers. Allow to harden and cool to room temperature.
   
   
3. To use: Apply the desired amount to lips.
   
   
   Makes enough for three ½-ounce containers