This decadent lip balm is the perfect calorie-free treat for chocolate lovers. Cocoa butter delivers deep moisture and melts at body temperature for quick absorption, while peppermint and spearmint essential oils add a refreshing, cooling tingle to this rich lip butter.
Ingredients
Makes 4 pots or 10 tubes
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1 tbsp cocoa butter
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1 tbsp sweet almond oil
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1 tbsp castor oil
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1 tbsp grated beeswax
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½ tsp carnauba wax
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8 drops peppermint essential oil
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7 drops spearmint essential oil
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Optional: ¼ tsp cocoa powder
Make It!
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Melt the cocoa butter, oils, and waxes together in a double boiler.
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Remove from heat and add the essential oils and cocoa powder. Mix well.
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As you pour the mixture into tubes, stir continuously—cocoa powder settles quickly.
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Leave the filled containers undisturbed until fully set.
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