| Apparently, my craving for coconut isn’t over yet. Maybe it is all the coconut milk ice bars I have been eating here in Beijing just to stay cool with the hot summer weather. Again, I dreamed of a formula using this yummy oil.
I formulated this lip balm with some of our new Babassu Oil. I’ve been drooling over the oil and think that it is fabulous. One of my favorite lip balms that I received in a swap contained Babassu Oil, so I had to share this with you. Castor Oil is my go-to ingredient when I want a long lasting lip balm, salve or cream. This oil has a characteristically sticky or tacky feel that doesn’t absorb into the skin easily. Great for that product you want to stay on the skin for a while. I wanted to use the Black Currant Oil because it has a high percentage of GLA, Gamma-linolenic acid. This fatty acid is prized in the cosmetics industry because it is believed to help skin regenerate. Doesn’t that sound like what every body’s lips need?
Recipe: 200 grams or 7.05 ounces
Weigh all ingredients except the Sugar Kisses Flavor Oil into your microwave safe container. Microwave in short bursts until all ingredients are melted. The beeswax will take the most time to melt, but if you stir the lip balm after the other oils have been heated, it will melt quickly. Once the mixture is melted, add the Sugar Kisses Flavor Oil . Stir until all of the flavor has been incorporated. Fill tubes or jars. Cool. Label. Notes: If you want a stronger coconut flavored lip balm, add Coconut Flavor instead of the Sugar Kisses Flavor. How would you personalize this lip balm for you?
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YUM! I always have castor oil on hand, and will definitely have to try this Babassu oil.
I love tingly lip balms, so I would definitely add some peppermint EO.
I love colour! so of all my (made for me) lip balms are pinkish or pale red 🙂 … I also like a bit of candelilla here and there
Lip balm without castor oil wouldn’t work for me. I love the glide of castor. I have made some lip balms with the virgin coconut oil ~ oh my! Those are amazing! The coconut is subtle but delicious. Add some coffee oil to that… oh yum!
This sounds great and now I just HAVE to order some coconut flavor!
I love coconut, so I am looking forward to trying this lip balm as well as the mint foot cream.
What about grapeseed oil? I LOVE the idea of the babassu because it absorbs right in so quickly but I agree you need a longer lasting top oil like the castor oil… although I am not a huge fan of sticky things… What about sweet almond oil? Or avocado oil? How would I mix either or some of these with the babassu for the best recipe? Also, do I need stevia or some sweetening agent? Thank you for your great posts!
Grapeseed, Sweet Almond and Avocado Oil will all work in place of the Castor Oil. You probably would be happiest with Grapeseed Oil.
You don’t need a sweetener. If you do want one, make sure you use one that is oil soluble. Stevia is not an oil soluble ingredient. Try our lip balm sweeteners instead.
Best,
Taylor
I’ve just discovered babassu butter/oil. I am looking to create a “coconut oil” free lip balm for friends with allergies. Do you have any recommendations for replacing the coconut oil? Love the site. . . even though I am few years late to this party.
Lee,
I would increase the Babassu Oil so that it has the value of the Babassu and Coconut Oil combined. You really want something that is smooth and creamy while having that lower melt point similar to the Coconut Oil.
Cheers!