candlemaker2005 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Silky Lip Balm 2 tsp Candellia Wax 1 tsp Mango Butter 9 tsp Almond Oil1/8 tsp vitamin E 1/2 tsp Lip Balm Flavor OilHome made lip balms are the best!You can use pure, rich, exotic ingredients and also you can flavor them the way you like them. Melt first 3 ingredients together on low heat. When fully melted remove from heat and stir in Vitamin E and flavor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJohnson Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Have you tried all these recipes? and can you use bees wax instead of the Candellia Wax ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purple Lilac Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Haven't tried the recipe but candelilla wax can be subed for 1 to 1 ratio for bees wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeana Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 How fun, I was looking for a vegan lip balm recipe. I recently got some candellia wax for this reason. Thanks for sharing. About how may tubes will this make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debk Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Could I add Jojoba oil instead of almond oil? I have friends that have to stay away from almond oil. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edensong Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Could I add Jojoba oil instead of almond oil? I have friends that have to stay away from almond oil. ThanksI'm sure you can. Almond oil has a shorter shelf life, too, so I think jojoba would be better anyway.This makes a little over 2 oz. The tubes hold about .15 oz, so it should fill between 7 and 10 -- depending on your tubes.I like to work in percentages and don't use flavor oil, so this is how I converted it: 16% - .33 oz (2 tsp) candelilla wax 8% - .16 oz (1 tsp) mango butter 75% - 1.5 oz (3 Tbsp) almond oil (or oil of your choice) 1% - .02 oz (1/8 tsp) Vit E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debk Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Thanks so much! Appreiciate the tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edensong Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 You're welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroMetroChic Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Could I sub Shea Butter for the Mango Butter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edensong Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Yes, but it may get grainy. Also, some folks are allergic to the latex in shea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted July 19, 2009 Share Posted July 19, 2009 Could I sub Shea Butter for the Mango Butter?You will find slight differences between lip balms made wit different butters - I find mango more cooling, and shea more warming, for example. Until I discovered ButterEZ I could n't make balms with either as both went grainy on me. I find palm oil a remarkably good sub for shea or mango actually!Try some different options and see what you like - but be sure to give them 48 - 72 hours to harden before drawing any conclusion as these waxes take a long time to reach their full hardness.And label with a full ingredient list so that people who are allergic to mango will know its in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.