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Natural skin and hair care

Vanilla lip balm

Five ingredients, a firm balm.

Used for

Time
10 minutes
Makes
3 tablespoons
Vanilla

Beeswax and candelilla wax make the balm firm, almond oil and honey keep the lips supple, vanilla adds scent.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon organic honey
  • 2 tablespoons sweet almond oil
  • 2 teaspoons beeswax
  • ½ teaspoon candelilla wax
  • 5 drops vanilla extract

Step by step

  1. Melt the wax in the oil in a bain-marie, remove from the heat and stir in the honey and vanilla.
  2. Pour into a clean pot and let it set.
  3. Apply to the lips with a clean fingertip.

Registry

Herbs in this recipe

Read more about effects and safety on each herb’s page.

  • Caution

    Central America and the Caribbean · Herb · № 222

    Vanilla

    Vanilla planifolia

    Traditionally attributed effects: gives a feeling of calm and comfort; fragrance.

    Maya healing knowledge+3Folklore
  • Caution

    Asia · Food · № 223

    Almond

    Prunus dulcis

    Traditionally attributed effects: sweet almond soothing, stimulating, nourishing, strengthens the nerves; bitter almond soothing, laxative, calming in cough.

    Ayurveda+2Folklore
  • Caution

    Central America and the Caribbean · Other · № 392

    Candelilla

    Euphorbia antisyphilitica

    Traditionally attributed effects: plant wax that makes the balm firm.

Cultures and traditions

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