Homemade Chapstick (Only 4 Ingredients!) | Natural Lip Balm

[@Bee_Cathy]

Trying this tonight! A little trick is to secure all the tubes with a rubber band in a circular formation and you can set them on a plate or bowl to catch any drips.

[@thehomesteadingrd]

That's a great idea!

[@mrsladyhummingbird3229]

Thanks for that tip. I have never done this so I will do as you suggest. Awesome :)

[@SustainableDan]

I had to search to find chapstick with simple ingredients and it’s not the cheapest. Anything else keeps me reapplying constantly. I had no clue it could be this easy to make my own. Thank you for this!

[@thehomesteadingrd]

You’re welcome! I hope you love it.

[@Joshua.zero29]

I attempted a tallow and honey version a few months back, with little success. I had forgotten the beeswax for hardness. 😂 I'll definitely try this though! Have a great day!

[@b3thamphetamine]

This video was so well-timed for me. I think I've developed some kind of allergy or intolerance to something in most lip balms. I found an organic unscented balm from Dr Bronner's, which is pretty nice, but expensive. I think this will be a fun winter project to tackle this year.

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Oh no! I think you’ll definitely like this one. Good luck 🫶🏼

[@cliviascreations]

Tallow balms, and anything tallow are my favorite products. I know you said you have been making this recipe for years, but if you don’t mine I will suggest to leave the shea out and add it into the melted beeswax and coconut oil. Shea is head sensitive and sometimes it causes a grainy feeling/ texture after a while. My recipe is pretty similar and I love it!

[@JoyfullyOrangeDeborah]

Heat the metal measuring spoon and the solid will come out super easy. I have a lip balm kit in my Amazon cart for the tube holder which will be reusable and control the filling/spilling. Rubberband around tubes and put in a baking pan would also help.

[@samanthabloggins1775]

Get your hubby to take a block of wood drill some holes deep enough to put the empty tubes in . But not too deep that way the tubes will not fall over, make it easier to fill.

[@ld4467]

Men aren't the only ones with power tools.

[@samanthabloggins1775]

@ld4467 good for you! We taught our daughter also to use tools! She has embarrassed a couple of boyfriends with her use of tools and their lack of knowledge!

[@annwithaplan9766]

@@ld4467 - Yup. I'm 67 and like using my power tools and building stuff. I'm going to save that idea for when I make some of these.

[@mrsladyhummingbird3229]

THAT is a super idea! I will put that on the TOP of my hubby's HoneyDoList for January 2025 :)

[@luceroestrella3160]

Thank you for this video, I've been wanting to make these with my daughter, and now we've got the right steps to do so. She's gonna love it!!

[@thehomesteadingrd]

So glad you and your daughter will be making this together! How fun!

[@parislia6868]

I’m going to try this recipe. I haven’t ever used shea butter in any of my lip balm recipes. I either put my tubes in a circle with a rubber band around them or I have a silicone measuring cup that the same height as the tubes that I can put 5-6 tubes in for easier filling & moving to the refrigerator to cool. I also use popsicle sticks, regular size & larges ones for getting my product out of the measuring spoons & stirring while melting. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@jacquelyndevitte4992]

Those are so great Ann’s easy! Thank you. I always give Burt’s bees chapstick every year but now I’m going to make my own. Merry Christmas!

[@grettalemabouchou6779]

Awesome....Burts Bees is owned by the Clorox Co.😮

[@thehomesteadingrd]

I hope you love them!

[@kathyflinn8070]

@@jacquelyndevitte4992 Burts Bees$$$$$$$

[@edie4321]

Didn't Burts Bees sell out? Last time I looked they had a lot of unnatural ingredients now like all the rest.

[@karenfinch7838]

Burt's Bees has soybean oil...most likely gmo

[@GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawn]

I love making my own lip balm. I use my own beeswax and a handful of nourishing oils and butters.

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Sounds lovely!

[@dianalowrie]

What butters and oil combination is your favorite?

[@scottbrutus]

Can't wait to try this, thank you How do they hold up in a pocket in hot summer day?

[@KB-qo8kr]

@TheHomsteadingRD Becky at Acre Homestead made some with cardboard tubes. But I don't know if she ended up liking them or not. Thank you for the recipe and tutorial. Have a very merry Christmas xx

[@thehomesteadingrd]

That’s a great idea! I’ll have to look into that!

[@iole96792]

Perfect! I go through so much lip balm in the winter and they don't work. But this looks like something even I can do. I'm going to buy the ingredients I'm missing as well the tubes and I will try this! Thank you!

[@thehomesteadingrd]

You’ll love how easy it is to make!

[@ld4467]

I use an adjustable heat candle warmer or coffee mug warmer to melt in metal measuring cups. I also put in the higher needed temp to melt ingredient (off hand don't remember, probably beeswax then add lower melt).

[@angelamitsopoulos56]

What a beautiful chap stick!!! Watched the video when it came out and finally had a chance to try out the recipe. Absolutely lovely. Thank you for sharing ❤️ I always learn something new from your videos.

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KarenShady-l4b]

Wonderful. I cant wait to make these.. I also cant wait for the tallow version. Thank you so much

[@thehomesteadingrd]

You’re so welcome! It’s one of my favorites.

[@unforcedrhythmsforall]

❤❤❤ I can't tell you how much I need a recipe like this one! Thank you so much!!

[@thehomesteadingrd]

I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@chicachatzis]

Hello, great video. I do make it with Tallow and coconut and beeswax. Equal parts. I hope you try.❤❤

[@cherylbasil1656]

I love this, thank you for sharing 😊

[@thehomesteadingrd]

I’m happy you enjoyed it!

[@VictoriaHartung-lw4qw]

Love this video!! And all the videos you create. Happy new year from central Minnesota!! 😂

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Thanks! Happy New Year to you too! 😊

[@mrsladyhummingbird3229]

THANK YOU! I have been wanting to make my own and now with your easy to do tutorial I will be buying the supplies and making it! AND sharing. Hope you have a very Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous 2025!!! And I am now a new subscriber :)

[@JessicaLee.3]

Oh I want to try these now. I have all of these ingredients because I make lotion bars. Thanks for this!

[@thehomesteadingrd]

You'll love how easy they are to make!

[@journeyunderthesun5839]

Pretty cool. Thanks 😊

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Glad you liked it!

[@valleyfinds7180]

I’m making this tonight for Xmas stockings

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Yay!!! Such a great gift idea

[@MargueriteKz]

Thanks for the recipe, I'm going to try this. I'm going to use a kitchen scale the first time to eliminate messy measuring spoons.

[@tthomas6013]

New subscriber here. Love your recipe. I can hardly wait to see what else you have in mind! Blessings 💞

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Thanks for subscribing! I’m so glad you liked the recipe!

[@olson.pamela]

Your kitchen looks cozy!

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Thanks! I love spending time in here! ☺️

[@Mrs.Silversmith]

Adjustable measuring cup. They make 2cup ones most commonly but there is also a 1cup version. That one has a 1/8th cup line. It would make measuring the solids and transferring them sooo much easier.

[@suzsnide03]

Merry Christmas!🎄☃️❄️ Just checked and I have everything needed except the tubes. Ordering those now. Thanks for sharing!

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Glad you have the ingredients! You’ll love this recipe!

[@karenrandall8375]

Where do you buy them? What is the usual price?

[@suzsnide03]

@@karenrandall8375 Amazon and they are currently $14 USD.

[@thehomesteadingrd]

@@karenrandall8375 You can find them here -> amzn.to/3Pa5Myb

[@wn6580]

Hi, I'm new to your channel, and I love it. 🥰 Thank you for this great recipe ❤

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Welcome!!

[@TaliaCanCook]

I tried this it is awesome 😁😁😁✨✨

[@thehomesteadingrd]

So glad you liked it!

[@raptordriverandwife]

I just ordered unrefined, raw shea butter and it smells strange like blue cheese... what should it smell like? I'm wondering if it is spoiled! Love this easy recipe and can't wait to try it. You make it look so simple!

[@junewrogg6137]

Great video!!! Love this!!!! And yes cheap! I spend crazy amounts for good lip balms. Merry Christmas!!!! Thanks for sharing.

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Merry Christmas to you too! 😊

[@kathleenbrown1395]

This is awesome. I need to do this. In my house, food is more important. Besides, the sneaky, seriously bored child plays with makeup and chapstick and ruins so much. 😢 The freezing winds this winter have burned my face, and my hands are seriously chapped. For nearly 20 years, I have been putting on my face and hands. Please don't attack me because Vaseline WILL NOT make you break out! I always had severe acne, and now I have none. ---> I stopped using makeup.

[@LynnayaLorie]

I want to use tallow. For candles and soap

[@carolwhisenhunt7504]

Merry Christmas. Ty.

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Merry Christmas!!

[@shannonContreras-q4q]

I'm going to make some ❤

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Yay! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@mschele64]

I am not crazy about using the plastic tubes, either, but they work great for the plantain salve I make for bug bites and other itchies & owies. I must go check out that little double boiler! Merry Christmas!

[@thehomesteadingrd]

I bet your plantain salve is wonderful!

[@lizchilders4154]

Recipe?

[@mschele64]

@@lizchilders4154 The article I linked was my inspiration and plantain salve was the first concoction I foraged and made from scratch. I gathered enough broad leaf plantain leaves to fill a pint jar, washed & dried, then chopped them very finely and covered with olive oil. After about 6 weeks I strained it off and used it to make the salve. I also keep some of the infused oil in case we have a big poison ivy breakout or someone is covered in mosquito bites or chiggers. It’s easy to just slather on the oil. For the salve, I add a tablespoon of beeswax (either pellets or finely chopped) per ounce of infused oil, and heat it all in a double boiler until the wax melts. I like to add a drop or two of lavender essential oil too, after I take it off the heat, but that isn’t necessary for it to work. Pour the melted mix into the tubes and let it cool. Easy peasy. commonsensehome.com/grandma-called-it-medicine-leaf/

[@suecook8379]

Nice vid. but how long do these keep? Does the olive oil go rancid and how long is Shea butter good for in the package? Thanks

[@judyrivera832]

I add 100% Vit E. I helps it last longer and of course great for moisture and other skin benefits

[@sandijeffreys6143]

Just made this, thank you. Mine only made 10 but it is awesome. I used avocado oil and vanilla essential oils. Do you have a recipe for some hand and nail lotion using the shea butter? Thanks again !

[@thehomesteadingrd]

I’m so glad you’re loving it! I have a KZbin tutorial on how to make whipped tallow balm - it’s amazing lotion ✨

[@jenny_by_the_woods]

Fantastic!! Thank you 😊

[@thehomesteadingrd]

You're so welcome!

[@dianebliquez4852]

Hope to try these! Do you know how long shelf life would be?

[@WorldOfWonder66]

It will be interesting to find out if tallow will work instead of the shea butter. I'm allergic to shea butter

[@cathyspencer6432]

What would I need to add for Sun screen protection? If my chapstick doesn't have that, I will get a painful cold sore due to sun exposure.

[@stacifrench9647]

Love this! Thank you so much! Do you know if you could sub avocado oil for the olive oil?

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Yes of course!

[@iowndisworld7346]

I’m going to try it with half the measurements. I usually only apply it twice a day, I’ll be giving the others to my kids. If I like it, I’ll try it gain but with vanilla, real vanilla, to give it a pop of scent 😂

[@sunnyjones682]

Ever added vanilla extract?

[@miss_mish]

This is nicely timed, but I'm going to try a tallow one as I've never made it with tallow before.

[@thehomesteadingrd]

I bet you’ll love the tallow version!

[@rondavangennip7305]

I really want to make this with Vanilla scent, but I can't find a VANILLA essential oil anywhere that says 'Food Grade'. Does anyone know if 'Food Grade' is necessary and where where to find it?

[@lindarodgers1401]

Do you have a formula for face moisturizer?? Maybe a natural face cleanser also??

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Yep! I posted my whipped tallow balm recipe last winter

[@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska]

Hey friend, the link you have for chapstick tubes goes to the double boiler. 😊

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Oh boy, you’re totally right! I’ve fixed it now 🤪. Thank you for letting me know!!

[@FlatTireFarmHomesteadingAlaska]

@ be blessed friend. 💕

[@MissKatelynLindberg]

I do not even BREATHE when I’m pouring lip balm tubes 😂

[@normaalmanza6014]

I love this going to try to make Could you please tell me where you got all the products and also the double boiler Thank you Merry Christmas

[@DiblersTraditionalFarm]

Love this!! Thank you for sharing.❤ Also, where can I find a video and photos of y’all’s Poultry Palace you had to leave behind but, plan on building in the future?!

[@thehomesteadingrd]

I think I have a few clips of it in my chicken coop tour video from this summer

[@DiblersTraditionalFarm]

@ yes I did watch it! Actually binge watching several of y’all’s videos as I’m cleaning. Do y’all have a complete video of it? We had a 2nd attack on our chickens and we have made the decision to tear down and upgrade! Seeing your newest coop and run along with the Poultry palace is blessing us with new ideas for ours!😊

[@thehomesteadingrd]

​@@DiblersTraditionalFarm Unfortunately, I don't have any full videos on the poultry palace. I started my KZbin channel after we moved :( When we finally build Poultry Palace #2, we'll for sure do a series on building it, but that won't be for a few years yet. Good luck!

[@DiblersTraditionalFarm]

@ oh gotchya! That’s okay, I’m still excited for what’s to come in the future. Thank you and hope y’all had a wonderful Christmas!😊

[@kathyflinn8070]

Stainless steal tubes needed!😄

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Agreed!

[@tory464]

❤️👍going too try this. Would a little ice-cream scooper/melon scooper work better then a Tablespoon ? Have a great holiday ❤️✌️

[@thehomesteadingrd]

As long as you know how large it is, I don’t see why not

[@LithaMoonSong]

I think you can get waxed cardboard tubes that are biodegradable. Just found bamboo ones too when I searched.

[@jackhenry290]

That’s so cool

[@thehomesteadingrd]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@SerendipitousButterflies]

Can you substitute something for the coconut oil? I’m allergic.

[@laking8675]

@SerendipitousButterflies Yes. Beeswax, Olive oil, and Shea butter

[@SerendipitousButterflies]

@ thank you!

[@RochelleInItalia]

Thank you. I dried some pomegranate shells and want to turn it into a powder and add…. Have you added natural coloring to this recipe?

[@thehomesteadingrd]

No, I’ve never attempted to color it

[@yukonsmomma3562]

Thanks for sharing this recipe. I'm glad it doesn't include tallow. My only experience with it so far smelled slightly meaty and our dog thought so too!

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Oh no! I could see that 😆

[@leahtruckenbrod1279]

Someone else I follow "washes" their tallow by simmering the fat in some water then allow to harden in fridge, discard the water with impurities at the bottom and repeat with fresh water till clean.

[@kbev573]

@@leahtruckenbrod1279 Yes, you need to use a purifying method to remove impurities AND smell. Water and salt. Salt pulls out the impurities and makes it have no smell. Sometimes you have to do the purifying step twice, but it really works well.

[@leahtruckenbrod1279]

@@kbev573 Thanks for the info. Didn't know about the salt! I plan on checking in with a local butcher after the holidays to try this myself.

[@carolynmoody9460]

👏👏👏👏thank you🎉🎉

[@thehomesteadingrd]

You’re welcome 😊

[@sixfigurebookkeeper7588]

I had no idea making lip balm was so easy! This is great info - thank you! Question-Could the plastic tubes be reused (for the lip balm you keep for yourself)?

[@thehomesteadingrd]

You’re welcome! And yes, they can be reused for sure!

[@sixfigurebookkeeper7588]

@ awesome, thank you!

[@emkn1479]

I’m saving tubes from storebought lip balm to make my own.

[@abittwisted]

For sure going to try this. The wife goes through chapstick like mad. Time to give her some wholesome chapstick.

[@thehomesteadingrd]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@lisadoiron6]

How can I add color to it naturally? And question does this get sticky on your lips?

[@helenmcclellan452]

What if you are allergic to coconut? What should I use then? I an also allergic to anithing scented, does it need scent?

[@thehomesteadingrd]

You can omit the essential oils, but I’ve never made a chapstick without coconut oil so I can’t say. Maybe try a tallow-based recipe?

[@cliviascreations]

@@thehomesteadingrdbabassu oil is a replacement for coconut oil, you can also use cocoa butter instead since it’s a harder butter compared to shea.

[@heatherburlingame471]

could the shea butter be evenly substituted with cocoa butter?

[@laking8675]

@heatherburlingame471 Yes, that is how I make mine for firmer lip balms that can I put in my pocket. Simmer water on low. Double boiler. Melt 2 TBSP beeswax in 2 TBSP olive oil. Then add cocoa butter and stir until melted.

[@Talula72]

The linkfor the tubes goes to the double boiler 🙂

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Thank you for catching that! I’ve fixed it now. Here’s the link: amzn.to/4iP8vKT

[@teriparrish]

Do you use food grade essential oil? I wanted to add scent to mine, but everything I read says to use food grade oils, but they aren’t easy to find, and expensive.

[@RedCatt423]

Do you make a label for them?

[@thehomesteadingrd]

I personally don’t, but I know many people do!

[@jeffreyjacobs6072]

Generally don't need chap sticks...but good to know how to! 👍🤠

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Haha now you know! Might be a nice gift for someone :)

[@TheLiFeInPines]

I think they do make a paper tube that could replace the plastic… not sure if it would work for this application. We have had so many issues with chapsticks that we had to resort to Aquaphor😖. We may just have to try this! Merry Christmas! 🌲😊❤️

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Ooo I’ll have to look into those! Definitely give this one a try ✨

[@aimeepeltier4489]

Aquaphor is the only thing that works for my kids. They're so sensitive to everything. The least amount of ingredients and no flavors, the better. My kids hate Peppermint chapstick the most.

[@Minnesota_Mama_Bear]

I have never noticed your jar holders behind you in this video. Did you guys make those could you show us how they are made? I haven't been a subscriber for too terribly long, maybe you already have a video of that 😊 Blessings to you and the family (dogs are family!) 💚🌞

[@thehomesteadingrd]

I love my mason jar rack!!! It’s a functional decoration ☺️. I got it here: geni.us/AmazonMasonJarRack

[@Minnesota_Mama_Bear]

@thehomesteadingrd Thanks for sharing! I love it

[@scottsnodgrass4361]

How do you get 17 cents a tube? A 50 count bag of tubes on Amazon is $13.97 which is about 28 cents just for the tube.

[@thehomesteadingrd]

I calculated it out a few years ago. Inflation must be hard at work since then 😞

[@emkn1479]

Save storebought tubes and clean them out to reuse.

[@kapoormahima]

hi, can this recipe be halved in terms of the ingredients. I noticed u used almost all the ingredients in equal measure. Thanks

[@thehomesteadingrd]

You sure can! It’s a very flexible recipe!

[@janinelew2483]

How much vitamin E would you add to this recipe?

[@thehomesteadingrd]

You can add vitamin E oil as your 1/4 tsp of oil

[@janinelew2483]

@ Great! Thanks so much! I have all the ingredients on hand, so I will make some today.

[@bobreesjr9501]

Cool 😎

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Love making these!

[@bobreesjr9501]

@thehomesteadingrd As well you should. It's the feeling..very few would understand.

[@bobreesjr9501]

Thanks again..

[@hollyt9147]

Hi there. Your Etsy link is broken. ;). I clicked on it as I wanted to see your Etsy shop.

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Oops! Thanks for letting me know, I'll fix that right away. Here’s the right link: www.etsy.com/shop/TheHomesteadingRD

[@pamelannely]

Food for thought: Chapstick is a brand name of lip balm😊

[@ashlykrush]

I have a nut allergy do you happen to have a good alternative to the shea butter??? Love this video it is super helpful just need to figure out a sub for my nut free chapstick.

[@fatennouira6511]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@laking8675]

Was this your first time making lip balms?

[@thehomesteadingrd]

No, I’ve been making these for a decade

[@richardhayman4868]

Measuring by weight would be so much easier.

[@sharonhamilton4328]

Water should get hot. Not boiling.. to hot to come off and in..

[@christineb8148]

If anyone makes this by weight, let me know the measurements!

[@Diaryofacopwife]

* lip balm. Lol. Chapstick is TM and not nearly as moisturizing. (I make bath & body products as well & have to catch myself all the time! ) 😅

[@emkn1479]

Yes 😅 the Kleenex of the lip balm world.

[@sharonhamilton4328]

Family has problem with skin. Lips, arms, face, feet. Body. Who do they run too? Yep. You guest it. Bc done all of this for 6 years. Healing skin has been my focus

[@Talula72]

The coconut oil is what has held me back from making lip balm. We have a coconut allergy.

[@thehomesteadingrd]

Shoot! Maybe a tallow-based formula would be better for you

[@dw3403]

Does lanolin bother you? It might work as a replacement.

[@Diaryofacopwife]

Any oil will work…sweet almond, jojoba and apricot kernel are some of my faves!

[@clarencemcgregor8568]

A local Fleet and Farm keeps a product called Chicken Shit Lip Balm says it keeps one from licking one's lips which will aid healing.

[@thehomesteadingrd]

😂😂😂

[@judyvdwesthuizen6728]

😂😂😂

[@Oggi7777]

Oily hair