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Herbal Wisdom:  do you make your own lip balm?  |
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schoolmama
True Blue Farmgirl
70 Posts
Amy
WI
USA
70 Posts |
 Posted - Jun 21 2010 : 9:33:05 PM
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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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EarthMamaJEM
Farmgirl in Training
38 Posts
Jenn
PA
USA
38 Posts |
Posted - Jun 26 2010 : 7:19:10 PM
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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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vegetarian farmer
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Jane
Freedom
pa
USA
249 Posts |
Posted - Jun 27 2010 : 04:57:24 AM
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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
http://hardworkhomestead.blogspot.com/ |
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knead2garden
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Ashley
Spring City
TN
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 3:44:53 PM
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Thanks Jane. I wanted to know how to make it, too. I have everything in my house right now:)
~Ashley
#1677
"In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we have been taught." -Baba Dioum |
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
672 Posts
sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
672 Posts |
Posted - Jun 30 2010 : 8:31:35 PM
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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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Edited by - Sarahpauline on Jun 30 2010 8:42:40 PM |
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melody
True Blue Farmgirl
3319 Posts
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
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maggie14
True Blue Farmgirl
6784 Posts
Hannah
Washington
USA
6784 Posts |
Posted - Jul 01 2010 : 3:36:16 PM
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Melody, that sounds so good. Love lemongrass and peppermint.
Hugs,
Channah
Farmgirl sister #1219
Just a small town country girl trying to live her dreams. :) |
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schoolmama
True Blue Farmgirl
70 Posts
Amy
WI
USA
70 Posts |
Posted - Jul 03 2010 : 7:25:19 PM
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| 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. |
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Sarahpauline
True Blue Farmgirl
672 Posts
sarah
Ringgold
GA
USA
672 Posts |
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
5216 Posts |
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andwhathaveya
Farmgirl in Training
31 Posts
Tiffany
Beckley
WV
USA
31 Posts |
Posted - Sep 20 2011 : 05:03:27 AM
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I can't wait to make my own lip balm!
Farmgirl #3468 |
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hummingbirdjoy
True Blue Farmgirl
1217 Posts
Linda
Washington State
USA
1217 Posts |
Posted - Sep 30 2011 : 1:00:11 PM
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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
hands, I give with my heart .... |
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LavenderLover
Farmgirl at Heart
9 Posts
Mia
Georgia
USA
9 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2011 : 07:22:56 AM
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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!
~ As Rosemary is to the spirit, so Lavender is to the soul ~ |
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do you make your own lip balm?
