In this article you will learn how you can make your own lip butter at home. This diy lip butter helps to make your lips super soft and smooth.
We will make this lip butter with all the natural ingredients. These ingredients are safe and gentle for your lips. At the end of the recipe I will share some amazing benefits of using this lip butter.
So, let’s see how you can make diy lip butter at home.
INGREDIENTS :
1. Shea butter – 1 tbsp
2. Coconut oil – 1 tsp
3. Beeswax – 1 tsp
4. Essential oil – 5-6 drops
You can use essential oil of your choice, well I like to use peppermint essential oil for this lip butter.
DIRECTIONS :
1. In a bowl add shea butter, coconut oil and beewax
2. Melt these using double boiling method
3. Let the mixture cool a bit
4. Add essential oil and mix
5. Pour the mixture in a clean container.
your homemade lip butter is ready. You can also gift this amazing lip butter to your loved ones.
So, You might be thinking how lip butter is different from your regular lip balm ? Let’s know
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LIP BUTTER AND LIP BALM :
1. The first difference you can easily that is of texture, Lip balms are more solid whereas lip butters are more on creamy side and less solid
2. Lip balm helps to moisturize your lips whereas lip butter moisturizes your lips, hydrates them and retains moisture in your lips
3. Lip balm contains less butters and oils and lip butter uses mostly natural butters and oils in more quantity.
4. Lip balm helps to nourish your deeply while lip butter along with nourishing helps to form a protective layer on your lips.
So, you can always use a lip butter as a base before applying lipstick.
Now, let’s know why this lip butter is so good for your lips.
BENEFITS OF USING LIP BUTTER :
1. Shea butter is rich in fatty acids and vitamins. It is also a natural moisturizer, so it helps to deeply moisturize your lips.
Makes your soft and smooth. Shea butter also helps to reduce pigmentation on lips.
2. Coconut oil is also a natural moisturizer, it helps to treat chapped, dry and dull lips. Being a very gentle oil, it helps to soothe irritated lips and provides hydration naturally
It also comes with anti-microbial properties, so it helps to prevent any bacterial growth on your lips and make them healthy.
3. Beeswax helps to form a protective layer on your lips and prevent your lips from drying out. Though it forms a layer but it does not clog pores.
It also helps to keep your lip butter a little solid and does not let it melt. Beeswax even act as a natural moisturizer, so it also helps to make your lips smooth and soft.
Some of The Best Essential Oils You Can Use for This Lip Butter are :
1. Peppermint
2. Lemon
3. Clary Sage
4. Lavender
5. Orange.
FINAL THOUGHTS :
This homemade lip butter is all natural and safe to use even on sensitive lips ( Of course if you are not allergic to the ingredients ) It will help to hydrate your lips and lock moisture in them.
I like to use this lip butter in night before bed as it helps to repair my lips all night and treats my lips naturally. Though it can be used anytime because it is so good for your lips.
