How to Make Beeswax Lip Balm | Sager Family Farm

[@simplytrueyou9202]

Excellent straight forward video without added fluff! Love it!

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Thank you!

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

@@iCarly.TM2005 about 2 years - as long as the shelf life of the carrier oil you choose. The vitamin E oil will help it last longer, and you can tell if it has expired from a dusty smell.

[@Iamdoinme]

Oh my gosh!! 😱 By far the best video that I've seen on KZbin regarding a lip balm tutorial!! Such explanatory detailed instructions. 💋

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Thank you so much!

[@jacquiemckinney4095]

Thank you! Making chapstick and beeswax candles for the first time. Also was my First year to spin honey 🍯. What an amazing experience. THANK YOU. ☮️🍯🐝

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Congrats on your first harvest! I hope your enjoying all of your goodies from your hive 😊

[@lizhass]

Your voice is so calming and easy to understand. Best explanation video I've seen. Thank you!

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Thank you so much!

[@Billzloveschelsea]

@@SagerFamilyFarm How do you make a liquid version like carmex? Because I purchased the tube version which required you to squeeze the tube for it to release the liquid and I can’t find any videos of people making liquid versions rather than the hard one you’re showing. Help? It would be so appreciated darling

[@Stellaxsun]

Thank you so much. This is the kind of content we need more of! 😊

[@adamjeffrey7080]

Omg your labels are so cute!

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Thank you so much! The bee is actually a beautiful water color by Emma SanCartier @oddfauna and hubby draws all of the flavor images for me 😊

[@adamjeffrey7080]

Sager Family Farm he’s quite the artist! Love your insta too! Keep up the great work

[@splegg40]

Just watched your vid. I can’t wait to make my own. My lips burn with almost anything other than beeswax. So difficult to find to purchase. Thank you.

[@michellebene]

Very helpful and straight to the point. Excellent!💛

[@curly-hairedcountrygal1275]

Super helpful, thank you! I keep bees and am wanting to expand into making lip balm- my beeswax is setting on the counter now!

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Awesome! Good luck!

[@carianin5293]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing.

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Glad you liked it!

[@tiffanyburroughs1]

Great instructions Quick and detailed. I Subscribed as well as Liked and Shared your video. ❤️❤️❤️

[@hsalib100]

Hi great video! What's the shelf life for the balm?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Thank you! It should be the shelf life of the ingredient with the shortest shelf life - so in this case, the oil you use. I find that almond oil with vitamin e oil seems to last about 2 years. You can tell that's it's starting to go bad when it starts to smell dusty (that's the oil becoming rancid).

[@abhishekdas6229]

I have prepared and it’s simply awesome 😍❤️

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Glad to hear you liked it! 😊💕

[@jimresley3723]

Excellent video.. What material did you select for printing the labels on the label website? The label website is so confusing. Thanks in advance.

[@MegaAluchi]

Are those tubes safe to pour into hot mix? Also I found Bee wax pellets, but where to fund those tiny slabs you use ? What other flavor can be used? I like Cedarwood, pine and spicy etc would this be ok?

[@YESHUA_AKBAR_345]

Thank you for making this video so efficiently

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Glad it was helpful!

[@beatricealcaraz5799]

Great video right to the point love how well you explain everything just subscribed , so can I just get the beeswax from a local honey farm ?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Yes! I use beeswax from my own bees, but beekeepers often have more wax than they know what to do with, especially if you're willing to render the wax 😉

[@simplybjscreations3115]

Wow thanks for sharing! Can color be added to this recipe?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Yes! Just make sure it is lip safe and either oil based or a mica powder. You can actually even add a bit of lipstick in to add some tint. Don't use water based food coloring, because it won't mix with the oils in the lip balm and will just sink to the bottom.

[@robertwestphal7443]

Thank you

[@knitsnloops]

love this video! thank you! making these for family as xmas gifts 😊 - also, your labels are adorable, may I ask where you get them?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

An artist friend of mine, Emma San Cartier @oddfauna drew the bee on the label, and my husband actually draws all of the flavor pictures. I put them all together in Photoshop to make the label. For children's classes I use labels that students can draw on 😊 The ones in the video are professionally printed from yourlabelsnow.com/ Before I made enough lip balm to do that (so when I was making small batches or experimenting with new flavors) I would print my own on my inkjet printer. Here are the ones I would buy: www.onlinelabels.com/products/ol1102?src=dlc-265 With the print at home ones, I find that the labels aren't as sticky and can rub off if you carry lip balm in your pocket like I do. I'd recommend using a shrink wrap sleeve over the label to keep the label looking nice, and before you apply the label, make sure that the tube is very clean - wipe up and drips so the oil doesn't keep the label from sticking. Good luck with your lip balm making!

[@kcthomas786]

What’s the best place to get the lip balm containers?

[@splegg40]

I bought mine from Amazon

[@birdnestfarms]

Great video. Who do you get to make your labels?

[@hacgiaythiengia7516]

Thank you so much. The remedy is very clear and easy

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Thank you so much!

[@rebdhl86]

Thanks this was really helpful

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Thank you!

[@atanasionjagi495]

its a great tutorial there

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Thank you!

[@susanramsey3147]

Hi! I love your video on making this simple lip balm. A question: Do you use the pipette for one batch and then toss it? Or can they be reused. I like to minimize my plastic waste whenever possible. Thanks, Susan

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Thanks so much, and I completely agree about minimizing single use plastics. Unfortunately, pipettes are single use, but I usually make larger batches. An alternative might be to use a lip balm tin/pot with a larger opening, and then you might be able to pour the lip balm in from a measuring cup with a spout (less precise, but would minimize waste). I believe there are also suppliers that make cardboard lip balm tubes instead of plastic, I haven't tried them out, but I've been curious to try them. Good luck with your lip balm making!

[@susanramsey9650]

@@SagerFamilyFarm Thanks so much for your quick reply. Just thought I'd check. I am currently using a tinted lip balm that is packaged in a cardboard tube, which I love. But I'll be re-using my empty plastic lip balm tubes when I make my own. Thanks again!

[@tillysergio6047]

Can't wait to try this out!! How many tubes does this recipe make please??

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

It makes about 5 tubes, but the recipe scales wonderfully. I usually do a 10x recipe to make 50 tubes at once, but the small batch is great for experimenting with new flavors.

[@amandabosco1755]

Where do you buy your scents that are safe for lips?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

I buy my flavors (and my lip balm tubes) from www.rusticescentuals.com/lip-balm-supplies.aspx They have a great selection! Cherry berry is one of my favorites ☺️

[@HasshimahJaapar]

Thanks 👍❤

[@BorntobeWild.]

Hi, cant seem to find the seller of the tubes. Any other recommendations for the lip safe oils and the tubes for purchase?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

I get all of my flavor oils and lip balm tubes from Rustic Escentuals: www.rusticescentuals.com/lip-balm-supplies/lip-balm-tubes-caps-jars.aspx The quality is always great from them. I have purchase some things from amazon before, and it is really hit or miss with quality, and I find that the tubes often leak at the bottom. Brambleberry is also great at labelling which of their products are lip safe, though they have a smaller selection of lip balm supplies, they do have a lot of other fun crafts: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-craft/cosmetics/lip-balm

[@mt_v96]

Which label material did you use? Thank you

[@reneemcclure9696]

Can you clean the pipette or do you just toss it?

[@malocchia]

I just made this recipe and refilled some of my old chapstick tubes and jars, and this worked really well for me. The only thing I changed was I added 2 additional teaspoons of almond to make the balm a bit smoother. It’s really hard for me to find a formula that works well on my chapped lips but this combination works really well. I’m going to make my own from here on out :) Thanks for posting this tutorial.

[@mw35226]

Hi! I just had a quick question. I was reading that flavor oils need to be 1-3% of the lip balm formula. Is 7 drops 1-3% of this formula? Thank you!!

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Yes! It's approximately 1.5%. Each tube holds about 95 drops (.15 oz by weight) of lip balm. The total recipe makes approximately 5 tubes of lip balm, for a total of 475 drops in the recipe. 7 drops of flavor oil would be approximately 1.5% of the total lip balm formula, so you could definitely go a little heavier on the flavor oil. 7 drops is a good starting place, but you could add up to 14 and still be within the 1-3% range 😊

[@mw35226]

@@SagerFamilyFarm Okay, great! Thank you so much for the reply!

[@lienphan6446]

Awesome! Thank you very much.

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Thank you!

[@Mama.kay.]

What do you use for cherry scent as you can’t get cherry essential oil so what do I use?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

I get all of my flavor oils from Rustic Escentuals (Previously Lip Balm Tubes. Com), here is a link to the one I use for my cherry lip balm: www.rusticescentuals.com/products/Cherry-Berry-Flavor-Oil.aspx I also get all of my lip balm tubes/containers from them. When I used to buy my tubes on Amazon, I find that it was hit or miss for quality - sometimes they would leak, sometimes they worked fine. The quality has always been perfect from Rustic Escentuals ☺️ and I love their selection of flavor oils!

[@kategay8778]

Great video!

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Thank you!

[@yogitayadav1784]

How about we use good colours as I have tried to do that my food colour gets separated from bees wax, and other ingredients

[@MoneyMags555]

Where did you get your labels for your lip balm

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

The ones in the video are professionally printed from yourlabelsnow.com/ Before I made enough lip balm to do that (so when I was making small batches or experimenting with new flavors) I would print my own on my inkjet printer. Here are the ones I would buy: www.onlinelabels.com/products/ol1102?src=dlc-265 With the print at home ones, I find that the labels aren't as sticky and can rub off if you carry lip balm in your pocket like I do. I'd recommend using a shrink wrap sleeve over the label to keep the label looking nice, and before you apply the label, make sure that the tube is very clean - wipe up and drips so the oil doesn't keep the label from sticking. Good luck with your lip balm making!

[@Bakersfieldman]

7 grams of wax is a 1/4 ounce right

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Correct!

[@ebrar3035]

Hi I tried to color honeycomb but I failed. I used pomegrenate flower leaf but it did not work. I want an edible and red honeycomb lipbalm. How can I do that? And thanks for the video ❤

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

You could try some of the colorants here: www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/shop-by-craft/lip-balm-supplies/colorants.aspx I haven't used them before, but I use many of the other ingredients from this Wholesale Supplies Plus. They've got some food-based/edible colorants you could try (out at least could give you some ideas). In general, you want to stay away from anything water based, as it will not incorporate well with the oils in lip balm. Powders and oils will work best. Good luck!

[@ebrar3035]

@@SagerFamilyFarm Thank you so much! I subscribed. I wish you success 🧡

[@rahmamimi3719]

How much do we get from this mixture??and thank you very much for your recipe ❤❤❤❤

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

About 5 tubes depending on how full they are 😊

[@veronicapillai7827]

Maam from whr u brought bee wax???

[@christ4786]

wonderful!

[@melissafrazierbrown]

Do you mind sharing where you get your labels?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Sure! The ones in the video are professionally printed from Your Labels Now yourlabelsnow.com/ Before I made enough lip balm to do that (so when I was making small batches or experimenting with new flavors) I would print my own on my inkjet printer. Here are the ones I would buy: www.onlinelabels.com/products/ol1102?src=dlc-265 With the print at home ones, I find that the labels aren't as sticky and can rub off if you carry lip balm in your pocket like I do. I'd recommend using a shrink wrap sleeve over the label to keep the label looking nice, and before you apply the label, make sure that the tube is very clean - wipe up and drips so the oil doesn't keep the label from sticking. Good luck with your lip balm making!

[@kaydenrainwater6333]

where did you get the labels

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

The ones in the video are professionally printed from yourlabelsnow.com/ Before I made enough lip balm to do that (so when I was making small batches or experimenting with new flavors) I would print my own on my inkjet printer. Here are the ones I would buy: www.onlinelabels.com/products/ol1102?src=dlc-265 With the print at home ones, I find that the labels aren't as sticky and can rub off if you carry lip balm in your pocket like I do. I'd recommend using a shrink wrap sleeve over the label to keep the label looking nice, and before you apply the label, make sure that the tube is very clean - wipe up and drips so the oil doesn't keep the label from sticking. Good luck with your lip balm making!

[@aparnasharma2610]

is this wax refined or unrefined

[@maryflickinger6622]

Awesome, thank you so much

[@RoyalSunset9876]

Where can someone purchase labels like yours?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

The ones in the video are professionally printed from yourlabelsnow.com/ Before I made enough lip balm to do that (so when I was making small batches or experimenting with new flavors) I would print my own on my inkjet printer. Here are the ones I would buy: www.onlinelabels.com/products/ol1102?src=dlc-265 With the print at home ones, I find that the labels aren't as sticky and can rub off if you carry lip balm in your pocket like I do. I'd recommend using a shrink wrap sleeve over the label to keep the label looking nice, and before you apply the label, make sure that the tube is very clean - wipe up and drips so the oil doesn't keep the label from sticking. Good luck with your lip balm making!

[@simplybjscreations3115]

Is it ok to use white beeswax pellets?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Yes, but if it were me, I would try to make sure it is naturally bleached (with light/sun exposure) rather than chemically bleached. The yellow beeswax is likely more natural (depending on where you get it). Once you mix the oils in with the yellow wax, it does lighten up to be a pale yellow. Larger beeswax producers can make pellets, and these melt much more quickly and are really easy to use - I use little bricks because that's what's easiest for me to make when I'm rendering the wax from my own beehives 😊

[@ThreeOaksHoneyFarm-Tracey]

If you use almond oil, do you have to be concerned about customers with nut allergies?

[@trisutrayurveda]

does it melt in the summers or in higher temperatures ?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

I find that the oil you choose makes a difference in hotter temperatures. If you use coconut oil, the lip balm if softer when you keep it in your pocket or the glove box of a car. I prefer to use almond oil, that seems to keep the lip balm firm even when you keep it in your pocket. If you keep either recipe in your car in direct sun on a warm day, it will likely start to get very soft or start melting because of the high heat (just like remelting it on the stove).

[@jasmineprins6743]

@@SagerFamilyFarm can I order from you a d do you have a distributor in SA CAPE TOWN

[@uneasyazia]

Can I use food color to add some color to the lip balm??

[@rosem9402]

I Thi k you will remove the natural element. Food colours are not natural at all. Unless you make your own

[@Shauni61]

Hi Thank you for this video! Is there a way to know which flavour and essential oils are safe for lips? Are all food grade oils good? Can’t order from the link unfortunately because I live in Belgium. Thanks in advance!

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Unfortunately I haven't found a really good source for the best lip safe essential oils. It usually takes a little bit of googling, but I use "food grade" as a rule of thumb since it's going on your lips and small amounts will be ingested. I use lavender, spearmint, peppermint, lemongrass, and vanilla essential oils in my lip balm, but I'm sure there are more. As for carrier oils, I'm not sure every food grade oil would work, but many do. I've seen people use olive oil for lip balm, and it's in many lotions and soaps - my favorite is almond oil because it has a very nice texture, but I also use coconut oil.

[@Shauni61]

@@SagerFamilyFarm Thank you so much for your answer!

[@WellaCalix23]

Nice video. May I ask if you can immediately transfer the lip balm after it was melted? Thank you.

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Yup! As soon as all of the ingredients melt and make a nice uniformly colored liquid, you can transfer it into the tubes.

[@WellaCalix23]

@@SagerFamilyFarm Thank you so much.

[@Phionerulz]

Can you add glycerin or aloe to the lip balm or will the ingredients not mix well

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

I have never used glycerin or aloe in lip balm, but I believe you could. The recipe that I use is great for sensitive lips, I have heard mixed things about glycerin (some people love it in lip balm, some people hate it - this could have something to do with the specific recipe). As for Aloe, it is water-based. Water and oil do not mix well without the use of an emulsifier.

[@kaydenrainwater6333]

Can I double the recipe and make 10 tubes or will that ruin them

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

You can definitely double it! I actually usually do a 10x recipe before I go to craft fairs and it turns out perfectly. For your first time, start with a small batch to make sure it is the texture you want it to be. You can scale back the oil to make it a more firm lip balm, and you can use different types of oil (I find that almond oil gives me the smooth texture I like, and coconut oil does feel more oily when used in the exact same amount).

[@aashisinghal5869]

Thankyou so much for uploading this video! Love from India :)

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Thank you! ❤️

[@ferncat1397]

Do you do anything special to process the wax to get it to food grade? Twice I filtered and settled my wax from brood comb and it's a nice deep yellow now. But since I saw how dark it was before processing I'm scared to trust it!

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

I suppose I always start with a food-grade wax and don't introduce anything that isn't food grade at any point. So for making lip balm, I would always start with wax cappings from harvesting honey - so basically something I would eat on its own. If you are melting down brood comb (which I wouldn't eat since it accumulates a lot of cocoons and debris) I would use that wax more for candles. I also filter using mann lake's honey filtering cloth (which is food grade), I know lots of DIYers use panty hose for filtering wax, and it works great, but it's not meant for food processing, so I don't use that for filtering my lip balm wax.

[@MindyBeee]

Awesome

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Thanks!

[@olgaaguilar2888]

can we use jojoba oil?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

You could! I've heard of people using all sorts of oils, even olive oil. Almond oil is my personal favorite, and I think it gives a great texture - but it's all personal preference 😊

[@livingsimple7528]

Could you use hemp oil?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

I have never worked with hemp (seed?) oil, but Bramble Berry does list it as lip safe: www.brambleberry.com/shop-by-product/ingredients/oils/natural-hemp-seed-oil/V000542.html Most of the oils I choose to work with are lighter in color and unscented (like almond oil or many coconut oils). But I've seen people use things like olive or avocado oil before. I would say you could probably use hemp seed oil using the same recipe in my video - if you do give it a try, let me know how it turns out!

[@JustinaKadiri-o2q]

Plss can u list the ingredients

[@beatricealcaraz5799]

I have a question do you use a scale to measure the beeswax ?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Yes, I do use my kitchen scale on the grams setting. It's tough to measure home-rendered beeswax by volume (like tablespoons) so weight is the most reliable.

[@vinodhashini2003]

If there is no bisswax, is it better to get e wax instead?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

I've never tried it with anything but beeswax, just make sure whatever ingredients you try are food safe and lip safe. 🐝

[@chesscaciancio]

How do you get your labels for the containers please x

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

The ones in the video are professionally printed from yourlabelsnow.com/ Before I made enough lip balm to do that (so when I was making small batches or experimenting with new flavors) I would print my own on my inkjet printer. Here are the ones I would buy: www.onlinelabels.com/products/ol1102?src=dlc-265 With the print at home ones, I find that the labels aren't as sticky and can rub off if you carry lip balm in your pocket like I do. I'd recommend using a shrink wrap sleeve over the label to keep the label looking nice, and before you apply the label, make sure that the tube is very clean - wipe up and drips so the oil doesn't keep the label from sticking. Good luck with your lip balm making!

[@hanaxhelili8573]

Hi dear, can you please tell me the exact maeasure of beeswax in GRAMS not in oz, because when i tried this formula the lip balm turned too hard 😕

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Oh no! I use 7 grams in this recipe - if it is still too hard, you can actually roll the tubes all the way up and put the lip balm back into the bowl to remelt the mixture and add just a bit more oil at a time. I typically like a pretty firm lip balm, so if you like yours softer, adding more oil will help.

[@rachnavlog1812]

Useful

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Thank you!

[@jessiedesena5687]

Where did you purchase your labels?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

The ones in the video are professionally printed from yourlabelsnow.com/ Before I made enough lip balm to do that (so when I was making small batches or experimenting with new flavors) I would print my own on my inkjet printer. Here are the ones I would buy: www.onlinelabels.com/products/ol1102?src=dlc-265 With the print at home ones, I find that the labels aren't as sticky and can rub off if you carry lip balm in your pocket like I do. I'd recommend using a shrink wrap sleeve over the label to keep the label looking nice, and before you apply the label, make sure that the tube is very clean - wipe up and drips so the oil doesn't keep the label from sticking. Good luck with your lip balm making!

[@Hoss_sweet_hives]

The link for the tubes and oils does not work. Do you by chance have a new link or different supplier?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Oops! Lip balm tubes.com has switched over to Rustic Escentuals, it's the same company, but a new link now: Http://www.rusticescentuals.com

[@thazlimanazar2489]

How long we can use it?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

About 2 years. The shelf life of the lip balm depends on the shelf life of the ingredients. Almond/Coconut Oil is typically the first thing to spoil, these oils typically have a shelf life of about 2 years. You'll be able to tell it's going bad by a dusty smell. Vitamin E oil is a natural preservative (and also a great moisturizer) and can help keep the lip balm fresher for longer.

[@joshe.8607]

Great video. I

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Thank you!

[@johntiebosch9134]

Hi is the bees wax 7 grams?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Yes! 7 grams of beeswax 🐝

[@mommyngineer9627]

I tried mine but seems to add excessive of butter

[@oohyllab]

How did y’make your labels? I trust it’s not an issue that the pipettes are not sterile? I’d also be worried the plastics used would melt, but apparently not! Great demo, thank you!

[@TheTinaB]

Can also put in the oven until melted

[@maheshm7662]

Hi, Can you explain the measurement or the ratio of the ingredients in detail?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Sure! I've got the measurements in the description too, here are the amounts I use of each ingredient: 1/4 oz Beeswax 1 1/2 Tbsp (or 4 1/2 tsp) Carrier Oil (Almond Oil or Coconut Oil) 3 drops Vitamin E Oil 3 drops LIP SAFE essential oil OR 7 drops LIP SAFE flavor oil I use a kitchen scale to measure the amount of beeswax, measuring spoons for the carrier oil, and a dropper or pipette for the essential oil. For the vitamin E oil, I usually squeeze drops out of the capsule, or you can slowly dribble it off of a spoon (it is too thick for a regular dropper). I hope that clarifies things for you, let me know if you have any other questions :-)

[@maheshm7662]

@@SagerFamilyFarm It's clear, Thank you ma🙂 Best of luck 💐

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Glad I could help! Happy crafting ☺️

[@maheshm7662]

Hi, How are you? I made it today 🙂 I hope this won't darken our lips?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

@@maheshm7662 woohoo! Glad you made it! This recipe has no color in it, I find that when I wear it my lips look a tiny bit lighter just because of the very slight shine from the beeswax and oils. If you want to add a slight tint, you can add some lip-safe mica. Here is where I usually get my supplies: www.rusticescentuals.com/lip-balm-supplies/lip-balm-colorants.aspx

[@rrutaba]

Hi plz tell ingredients qty into percentages for making more lip balms. Thank u

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

It's a little tricky to use percentages because some of the ingredients are measured by weight and some by volume. When I make this in bigger batches, I use a recipe like this: 170g beeswax 2.25 cup almond oil 3/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil 3.6 ml essential oil It's not in percentages, but it should at least help with the conversion from drops to a larger volume (in teaspoons or milliliters). That recipe makes about 144 tubes. Hope that helps!

[@tassdiary5473]

Can i ask you what will happen if you put water in it?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

The water will separate from the oil/wax solution. Even if you whisk it together, when you pour it into lip balm tubes, the water will sink down to the bottom and the oil/wax ingredients will float to the top. To mix oil and water requires the use of an emulsifier (I'm not familiar with that process since my recipes use all oil/wax based ingredients).

[@steadyglamourcosmetics]

Oh I was rooting for you until you said vitamin e is a preservative 😊

[@HodgePodgeHarmony]

Approximately how many tubes do you get from one batch of your recipe?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

This is an itty bitty batch that makes about 5 tubes of lip balm (depending on how full you fill the tubes and how precise your measurements are). The recipe scales well and I use the same proportions to make 60-120 tubes at a time (you just need to multiply each of the ingredients by 10-20 for a large batch like that).

[@HodgePodgeHarmony]

@@SagerFamilyFarm thank you!

[@scarlettemerfeld4780]

Not sure what happened but my balm came out so stiff that it is unusable 😥

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

Oh no! That's too bad. You can actually remelt it and add a little more oil to see if that helps. Just roll up the tube all the way and use a knife or spatula to cut the lip balm and put that back into your melting pot (there is a little plastic piece at the bottom that helps push the lip balm up, make sure that doesn't go back into the melting pot). You can roll the tube back down so you can refill it (the little plastic piece at the bottom might need a little push to start it going back down). Even though there is a little bit of the lip balm mixture that can't easily be removed from that bottom part of the tube, you can reuse most of the mixture and take notes on how much oil you end up adding to make it the right consistency for you. I hope that helps! Everyone's tastes are different, so hopefully this recipe serves as a starting place for you to experiment.

[@farihaislam7087]

that is not a cosmetic grade vitamin e , those capsules are just supplements . this is just a misconception spread around the internet . also , vitamin e (the cosmetic grade ) or even the food supplement vitamin e are not preservatives , that is another false information. its an antioxidant which just delays the rancidity of the oils , it doesnt preserve it. you know those funky smell you get from old oils ?? vitamin e (mixed tocopherols ) just delays it . to actually preserve something , you need a broadspectrum preservative , but this applies to bath and body products containing water or water alternative , for example body cream or body lotion. lip balms or body butters dont require preservative as they completely made up of oils and waxes , because bacteria cannot grow in oil. DISCLAIMER: This is just a constructive criticism , no hate intended

[@beatricealcaraz5799]

Great info thank you for that .

[@ashleybrinson4325]

Where do you get your labels made?

[@juliannevanderhoop9060]

where did you buy your labels from

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

The ones in the video are professionally printed from yourlabelsnow.com/ Before I made enough lip balm to do that (so when I was making small batches or experimenting with new flavors) I would print my own on my inkjet printer. Here are the ones I would buy: www.onlinelabels.com/products/ol1102?src=dlc-265 With the print at home ones, I find that the labels aren't as sticky and can rub off if you carry lip balm in your pocket like I do. I'd recommend using a shrink wrap sleeve over the label to keep the label looking nice, and before you apply the label, make sure that the tube is very clean - wipe up and drips so the oil doesn't keep the label from sticking. Good luck with your lip balm making!

[@AvaReeve]

can you use jojoba oil?

[@hostiles1]

any oil carriers can do the job. for me, my DIY lips balm ingredients --> Beeswax (main), Shea/Mango Butter (solid oils), Apricot Kernel Oil/Camellia Oil + Grapeseed Oil/Rosehip Oil + Jojoba Oil (liquid oils), Tocopherol Acetate & a bit of Colloidal Oatmeals + Arrowroots Powder. not trying Sunflower Oil & Castor Oil yet.. its all depends on own preference (do some research 1st). just need to experiments & play with the ratios of Beeswax to Oils either 1:1.5, 1:2 & etc.

[@reenathomas7072]

How long does it last?

[@SagerFamilyFarm]

About 2 years. The shelf life of the lip balm depends on the shelf life of the ingredients. Almond/Coconut Oil is typically the first thing to spoil, these oils typically have a shelf life of about 2 years. You'll be able to tell it's going bad by a dusty smell. Vitamin E oil is a natural antioxidant that helps extend the life of the lip balm (and also a great moisturizer).