| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Christy |
Posted - Jan 18 2011 : 09:19:52 AM
So I have made lip balm for a few years now. But the last couple of batches I have made after a few months goes bad. It is sticky, and smells rancid. Any suggestion?
I also tried making lotion bars. They work fine, but look funny. Kind of bumpy, not smooth. Like the beeswax or cocoa butter seperates out of the other oils.
Any ideas, would help.
Thanks,
Christy |
| 9 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| earth mama |
Posted - Feb 19 2011 : 8:44:38 PM
Okay, so I just made this tonight and then saw this topic, so I don't know how long it lasts, but it's amazing right now! I did the Peppermint Cocoa Lip Balm from Mountain Rose Herbs... check out their other recipes here and see if that gives you any ideas... I'm guessing your sunflower oil has too short a shelf life or something, all of the ingredients I use say 12-14 months...
http://www.mountainroseherbs.com/newsletter/11/january/lipbalm.php
Blog: http://wayfaringartist.com
Photography and Design: http://dailyikon.com |
| windypines |
Posted - Feb 08 2011 : 05:23:07 AM
I purchased tubes. It was nice to give as gifts.
Michele |
| theoldecrone |
Posted - Feb 06 2011 : 08:43:47 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Christy
I thought maybe the sunflower oil was the problem. I'll try a different oil. I have used both tubes and pots for my lip balm.
Christy, I would second the recommendation to use a recipe that has a hard oil in there. Cocoa butter is a great choice for lip balms--sets up hard enough, but has enough glide to make the balm feel luxurious.
Amy Kalinchuk
Author, Making Soap in Your Own Kitchen
http://www.crafte-revolution.com |
| Christy |
Posted - Jan 20 2011 : 10:14:16 AM
I thought maybe the sunflower oil was the problem. I'll try a different oil. I have used both tubes and pots for my lip balm. |
| HollyG |
Posted - Jan 20 2011 : 08:59:23 AM
I made it once and love it. I picked up some timy plastic pots at the dollar store. It holds just the right amount to use before it gets too messy. I looked into plastic tubes, but they were too expensive for me. I even took an old lipstick (freeby from promotional purchase) and colored it a slight rose. (Tip, freeze before trying to grate or cut!) My recipe had beeswax, paraffin, and peppermint oil. It was refreshing, but I think I'd rather leave out the paraffin next time and substitute with something else.
HollyG
Farmgirl #2513
www.mydeepwoodslife.com |
| CasieD |
Posted - Jan 20 2011 : 05:43:49 AM
Thanks for posting your recipes! I just bought the beeswax to make my first batch of lip balm.
What do you put yours in? Do you buy new tubes or use little pots?? |
| windypines |
Posted - Jan 20 2011 : 05:04:07 AM
Yours is a simple recipe too. Maybe your sunflower oil can go bad. Try a differnt type of oil??
don't give up
Michele |
| Christy |
Posted - Jan 19 2011 : 4:55:47 PM
thank you, the recipe I have is pretty simple just beeswax, sunflower oil and essential oil. Maybe I need to try vitamin E oil or some other natural preservative.
Christy |
| windypines |
Posted - Jan 19 2011 : 1:52:28 PM
Maybe try a different recipe. My recipe is 3 oz. bees wax, 3 oz. coconut oil, 3 oz. cocoa butter. Melt over verylow heat and pour. My cousin Dawn has also used this recipe with great results.
The lip balm I just made this december, and is still good. 3 t. grated bees wax, 5 t. jojoba oil, essential oil, and 1 t. honey. Melt wax and oil, add honey and essential oil.
Simple recipes!
Michele |
