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| schoolmama |
Posted - Jun 21 2010 : 9:33:05 PM
thinking of making my own- any suggestions for recipes, what ingredients,and any herbal ingredients that would be helpful.
with a large family, I'm frequently buying lip balm for myself, dh and my teens - I think making my own would be a good idea,and at least I'd know what the ingredients are! |
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| LavenderLover |
Posted - Oct 05 2011 : 07:22:56 AM
Hi!
I love, love, love adding some berries to mine.
It adds such a sheer pretty color! And you can choose how much color you want, which is great!
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| hummingbirdjoy |
Posted - Sep 30 2011 : 1:00:11 PM
Sharon,
Thanks for posting that wonderful site for bottles
and tins. Love the suggestions for what to include in lipbalm.
Love vitamin E, it is so multipurpose in the herbal world.
What I make with my
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| andwhathaveya |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 05:03:27 AM
I can't wait to make my own lip balm!
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Jul 04 2010 : 2:22:27 PM
Hi Amy,
Here is where I purchased my tins:
http://www.specialtybottle.com/
~Sharon
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| Sarahpauline |
Posted - Jul 04 2010 : 08:55:44 AM
YOu can get those tubes in some of the craft stores now, hobby lobby, joannes or whatever. I order the little pots online, personal preference.
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| schoolmama |
Posted - Jul 03 2010 : 7:25:19 PM
thanks for the great recipes. May I ask what type of containers you use? My kids like the rollup tube kind, but i"m not sure where to find them. also small jars would probably be good too. Just ask long as they're small enough to be portable- in a purse, backpack,etc. |
| maggie14 |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 3:36:16 PM
Melody, that sounds so good. Love lemongrass and peppermint.
Hugs,
Channah
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| Calicogirl |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 09:18:16 AM
Hi Amy,
I have a recipe on my blog. It's super easy to make and works beautifully. I use grapeseed oil (or almond), beeswax, honey and alkanet root (for tinting and healing properties) Warning: The recipe yields ALOT :)
http://merryheartjournal.blogspot.com/2010/02/valentine-blessings.html
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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| melody |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 06:38:50 AM
Don't forget Vitamin E! I too make my own lip-balm- Peppermint Lemongrass is a big seller right now and so is Watermelon-
Melody
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| Sarahpauline |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 8:31:35 PM
I use almond oil, beeswax, vit e oil and I also like to add peppermint oil. The kind you use for candymaking. I have also used plain olive oil in a roll on as a lip gloss. Is that wrong?? :) I have also considered trying to infuse the oils with my stevia but not sure how it behaves, Ive only had it for the year so far, good in tea though! Also, consider still buying lip balm with sunscreen if you are going to be outdoors because Im a mama and I worry.
Oh Mr Darcy!
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| knead2garden |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 3:44:53 PM
Thanks Jane. I wanted to know how to make it, too. I have everything in my house right now:)
~Ashley
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| vegetarian farmer |
Posted - Jun 27 2010 : 04:57:24 AM
I make one with coconut oil, vitamin e, a few berries for color, and you can add some beeswax if you would like it to stay firm in this hot weather. Works great.
Jane
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| EarthMamaJEM |
Posted - Jun 26 2010 : 7:19:10 PM
I use plain lanolin to tell you the truth. I have heard its fairly easy to make, but, a big thing of lanolin (the kind meant for breastfeeding, not lanolizing diaper covers) can go a long way. The one I got for after my 3rd was born (in September of 2006) still has a few more months left in it. Not tasty or wonderfully scented, but, it does the trick.
I am Jenn. Wife to A, mama to S, B, L and V.
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