You have such a positive, bubbly energy! I love it.
@EllenRuthSoap8 ай бұрын
Thank you❣️
@corneliaklaraghadami84557 ай бұрын
Oh yes so friendly
@AllisonNicoleOrganics-ip4db Жыл бұрын
Oh Ellen! I was so nervous to make this because it’s my first time but l watched your video step by step. This may sound strange but l felt like you were holding my hand as l was doing this. AGAIN, l so APPRECIATE all your videos. I know from my own experience it takes a lot of time especially for those of us who are tech challenged. Sending lots of virtual hugs from my family to yours. We can’t wait till use these balms! ❤💕 THANKS AGAIN! 🙏
@HB-yk4ut Жыл бұрын
I’m late to the game, but what I have planned is to make these! I ordered my equipment. I’m halving the recipe and playing with the recipe ingredients but thank you for leaving your older content up for people to learn from. Then I’ll be getting my soap done!🦋🌹
@BlissyAcKc11 ай бұрын
The syringes are called "catheter tipped syringes" in case anyone is having a hard time finding them. We use them all of the time in patient care, so many uses, great little tools. You could probably use luer lock syringes too and not have any problem with the tip clogging once the balm cools down.
@Glamamortherapy Жыл бұрын
I found this video on how to make some really nice lip balm labels using canva. I was really impressed with the labels I was able to create.
@dwave81 Жыл бұрын
I like that you mention sanitizing your work area and utensils. The other KZbin how-to videos say nothing about doing this for making lip balm and to me that is a very important step for making something to be used on the lips.
@Zone8-jk2 ай бұрын
ELLEN_____________ They way I prolong beeswax from hardening in a syringe is to keep the syringe in hot water until you're ready to use it(be sure to boil water for sanitization, of course). I find the hot plastic keeps the beeswax behaving a bit longer. Anything to get it to behave. LOL. Oh....I just give mine a tap on a paper towel then, load it up and go. Hope this helps.
@EllenRuthSoap2 ай бұрын
That's a fantastic pro tip! Thank you for sharing🤎
@maybellgreen2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ellen for taking the time to make these videos and share. You are selfless and kind and I love you for that 💞. Well wishes from Accra, Ghana 🙏
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!🥰💕
@veleke9852Ай бұрын
Enjoying watching ALL of your videos Ellen. Keep sharing. Thank you.
@AllisonNicoleOrganics-ip4db Жыл бұрын
Ok Ellen, we tried the lip butter over the weekend & we LOVE it! We added lemongrass on our 2nd batch. They are like BUTTER on the lips. I gifted some as well. Again THANK YOU THANK YOU for sharing your wonderful recipes. Very GENEROUS of you! ❤️💕🥳🎉🎊
@rachelmandoka7423Ай бұрын
Great ideas for your packaging. Looks great. Thank you
@theorgelmeisterakathesoapm85892 жыл бұрын
I post here because I've learned so much from other soapers and I like to share the knowledge. I love this idea because I have the same issue with commercial products, especially if I'm outside in the cold and have to use it. Thanks for sharing this!
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Agreed, I love the "soaping" community and shared knowledge! These were very nice and smooth even in the cold💕
@pollyh71372 жыл бұрын
I just made your other lip butter this afternoon - being in the depths of winter in England I decided to switch out 1% of the butters for castor oil... feels great so far. I do like the look of this recipe though so I think I might have to try it tomorrow. Thank you Ruth
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
That's good to hear about the castor oil, I've been curious how it feels in a lip balm...
@anastasiabarbadonis4982 жыл бұрын
Hi Paula how many grams of castor oil did you put and grams of the butters to change the recipe. Thanks!
@papiapaulsoap24 күн бұрын
@@anastasiabarbadonis498 Castor becomes a bit tacky after a few months :( I tried both with and without but Ellen's original recipe stood better in time than the one using Castor oil.
@debravogt7139 Жыл бұрын
You could print an extra label. Cut the tab off and place it on the display container, so people know what they are. Sell them at gas stations, and small local grocery stores!
@MARCIAM.F.MULLEN6 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed watching this video.💜😊
@MamaZsTexasKitchen10 ай бұрын
I made my first batch of lip balms today! was supper easy and just love it!
@EllenRuthSoap10 ай бұрын
Wonderful!
@jillgross39682 жыл бұрын
Looks like an awesome lip butter, and I love Sweet Orange, and Peppermint in the winter. I like the cool tingle feeling, but spring and summer are great for Sweet Orange, all bright and smells incredible!
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Yes, I love the minty tingle too😉
@agnesnbitamazire Жыл бұрын
Dear Ruth, I stumbled on your Lip balm video. It is amazing and I like the way you explain the whole processes. I loved especially the branding bit; it is amazing. I would like to connect with you; I live in Uganda
@jellybeangumdrop472 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!! Keepie Factory is a great place to get lip balm tubes made in the USA😊
@leettegilbert59259 ай бұрын
Thank you for your recipe, and your tricks. Great idea 💡
@tasneemrazakazi266510 ай бұрын
Very nicely demonstrated
@balancespa24552 жыл бұрын
Made this today. 26 .5 0z. Tins. I added a lip flavor oil from WSP. My girls love it. I sell it in my spa!
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!💕
@courtneycrawford8516 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I found this one after the other balm recipe! I think the slick is what I need! I am just having issues figuring out what temp to pour these at! There's so many different answers when I research it! I appreciate you making these videos and not gatekeeping like most people! You're amazing!
@CDGMR17 ай бұрын
About to make it now. Thank you!!
@sheilaanderson9122 жыл бұрын
Ellen, I may have some amazing information to share with you! I first saw you lip balm making video a few months ago. I had suggested using a ketchup or mustard bottle for filling the tubes. The method you used today was great but I ran across something that may be life changing! Have you heard of lip balm flood trays? The one you are using would work but it would require you filling all of the holes in your silicone mold. If you have not heard of this search KZbin for it. It could make the world of difference. When you are making small batches I think your way is good but if you are going to do a whole tray I think the flood tray is the way to go. Always enjoy your videos!
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I've seen the flood trays and they're so cool! If I ever make a large batch, that's the way to go❣️
@debbiec711611 ай бұрын
I use 1/3 beeswax and 2/3 soy wax as well as about 6 ml of veg glycerin to my recipe. The soy wax helps it to automatically be much smoother vs all beeswax
@evapektas38322 жыл бұрын
I am from Germany and I like it very much how you make the lip balm. Thank you I will try it too
@diane-monaloucks8505 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. 🌿🌸🌿🌺🌿 Real great work. 💐🌼
@user-rh3fn9vz2j Жыл бұрын
Use a piping bag. The heat from your hands will keep it from solidifying too fast. Learnt that in a baking class.. Hope that helps y’all ❤
@EllenRuthSoap Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip!❣️
@leigh9354 Жыл бұрын
Super informative! You taught me so much!
@essydamanik2 жыл бұрын
Hello from Indonesia, Ellen. Thanks for sharing your recipe. God bless.
@lauriesorenson31722 жыл бұрын
I bought some with elderberry wine. Very good.
@fionaward85402 жыл бұрын
Hi Ellen, I’ve just made some lip balms using your recipe and they are awesome. My sister loves lip balms and she loves the one I gave her to try. I also tried shrink wrapping for the first time and it’s quite an art form. I managed to get the knack. Thank you so much for your videos and ideas they are a true inspiration. Lots of love, Fiona x
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!💕
@calynncole36962 жыл бұрын
I made your lip butter and it turned out great! I made lemongrass for me and peppermint for my boyfriend. Thank you!
@lorraine42152 жыл бұрын
I have made both lip balm recipes. Love them both. We are in summer here in Sydney, Australia. Got so many comments on how wonderful they are. Thanks for sharing. Been looking for a lip balm recipe. Love watching your chanel. Learning so much from you . Thanks Lorraine
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching! I'm so glad you're loving the recipe❣️
@ashley-cz1sl2 жыл бұрын
Can you make more of your shower steamers? I am running low on them. My 5-year-old doesn't feel good. All stuffed up and double ear infection. Your shower steamers are wonderful and help unplug his nose. I let him take a bath last night and put in your calamine bath bomb to make him feel a little better. He is sitting on my lap right now watching. He said Ms. Ellen makes me feel better.
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
How precious! Tell him it's on my to do list for this week, they should be in the shop soon💕
@loragardner73118 ай бұрын
How much do you sell the lip balms for?
@osieg Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I will be making this on the weekend! 👍🏼
@papiadutta44282 жыл бұрын
Ellen!!! Its so good to see and hear you 🙂 lovely project yet again you nailed it on these slick lip balms 👍 gathering up some courage to make some of my own one day 🤗 you are a constant source of inspiration and motivation for a beginner soaper like me 🙂 and now a fan of your lup balm tutorials... Thank you... Keep your videos coming.. waiting for more soap videos ❤️❤️❤️ lots of love hugs Ellen!! Stay blessed as always xoxxoxox
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you❣️
@morpro4u2 жыл бұрын
@@EllenRuthSoap ellen I sent you an email just a bit ago ...but as for using the syringe method I had a thought/idea pop into my head for keeping the product from solidifying while in the syringe....get a clean wash rag wet it ring it out set it in a microwavable bowl before you put it in to microwave and warm it for a minute or two let it cool for a minute take it out with a set of tongs lay it inside a ziploc bag as flat as possible close the bag up let air out and wrap the bag around the syringe tube and that should keep the product from hardening or fill a pot with water bring it to a boil grab the cloth with tongs make sure you are wearing a pair of the rubber cleaning gloves with either method but with the stove top method you'll want to have those rubber gloves handy after you pull the cloth out with the tongs,then ring the rag out and lay it flat inside the ziploc bag and wrap it around the tube and fill away!
@amymason85992 жыл бұрын
I love using a syringe too but mine is much smaller which helps with the wax not cooling too quickly as I only do small batches. 😊😊
@christinawebb30162 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. Lip balm has been tough for me. I’m a hobbyist soaper and I might try balms again.
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
I hope you give it a try❣️ of you do, let me know how you like it.
@rosalinarodriguez61762 жыл бұрын
💕Thank you for sharing your projects. I can't wait to see your next project 😍 blessings
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@CDGMR18 ай бұрын
Thank you
@plantmamadrama9696 Жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks for sharing you recipe ! I enjoy your videos. I am hoping to try the recipe for lip balms . Do you have any recipes for children’s bath bombs Or soap?
@EllenRuthSoap Жыл бұрын
I have a soap recipe playlist👍
@janetmartin136 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful video. I'm definitely going to try it. They look so professional. Love the idea of the shrink wrap. Much love and gratitude to you.💖
@catherineengle41962 жыл бұрын
I really love the way you share tips, tricks and recipes. God blesses those who share...Thank you and God bless
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much💕🥰
@ksavella Жыл бұрын
Love your recipe. Have to say that I wonder why you need shrink wrap in our plastic-filled world when your labels have tabs!
@EllenRuthSoap Жыл бұрын
It keeps the label safe, and is very sanitary for the buyer...
@diomarahisaac42372 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I’m a lip balm lover, use it year round. I can’t wait to try your recipe, I have everything I need to make them. I will let you know, how they turn out. 🙏🏾💕💫✨✨
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I hope you love it!
@diomarahisaac42372 жыл бұрын
@@EllenRuthSoap I tried it last night, love it! 😆🙏🏾💕💫✨✨
@calynncole36962 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy one of your videos showed up on my KZbin. You are such a lovely person and I'm looking forward to making these. Thanks for sharing your talent and being so clean and explaining everything so well. Best to you!
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, and welcome! I'm glad you found me❣️
@busymamashomestead7 ай бұрын
Absolutely amazing ❤
@auroravalentin257 Жыл бұрын
Your awesome! Thank you for sharing!
@kaylashae39152 жыл бұрын
Please can you consider doing a skin test at the end of your videos so we can see how the formulation goes on to the skin
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
That's a great suggestion! Next time I'll try to remember to do that.
@kaylashae39152 жыл бұрын
@@EllenRuthSoap that would be awesome. Thank you so much! Happy crafting 💕
@sulbhaghatge27939 ай бұрын
Excellent
@suelynnphillips4605 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoy all your videos.
@mtblondie00362 жыл бұрын
That's exactly how I make my labels and shrink bands I love ur recipes thank you for sharing be safe and take care thanks Ellen xoxo
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
🥰❣️
@Gamingbae5042 жыл бұрын
Let me tune in 😊
@rhondam8832 жыл бұрын
I can’t wait to try this recipe!! Thank you for sharing!! ❤️ I tried those same labels on my last batch and eventho I cleaned my tubes very well, the labels absolutely refused to stick. I was disappointed in them. 😒 thank you again for the recipe. ❤️
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
I've had a few containers that the "kraft" labels don't want to stick on, and I pull out my old fashioned glue stick, works like a charm!
@rhondam8832 жыл бұрын
@@EllenRuthSoap Lol. I used glue sticks. Came loose next day. Used wet glue, came loose again next day. Used hot glue. Still came loose. I gave up and just took them off, cleaned the tubes and just added info on the lip balm box. 😂 I hated it, not buying those again. I bought quite a few and really hate they didn’t work well but back to you, you are by far the best soaper on utube and I for one am so appreciative that you share so many recipes and clear instructions with us. Not many do that so I appreciate you!! As you say “ Be Blessed”Ellen!! ❤️
@paulalynrider40092 жыл бұрын
The syringe idea is a balmy brilliant one! I've only done lip balms once, and pretty sure I could've gotten 2-3 more tubes filled from my spills! I need to order some more lip balm supplies...including these syringes!
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
It really did make the whole process easier and less messy😉
@myfanwymoi78742 жыл бұрын
I have chapped dry lips and I've been looking for a perfect lip balm for me. The one that I had used and ran out was from Mumuso Korea and I really love it. I hope I could try your recipe and your lip balm too.
@vickygonzales13412 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing. I definitely gotta try this recipe 😆
@lauriewilson47412 жыл бұрын
Ty for giving us the recipe. That’s the fun part. Trying out new recipes. Always, thank you 😊
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊
@Shambolic20002 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video, thanks for taking the time to make this. I was looking for a solution to the sinkhole problem when the liquid solidifies, that's been bugging me forever. What I had been doing was filling them up almost to the top, letting them solidify a bit(before they totally solidify) and then topping up the end bit but it's such a hassle and most of the time I end up getting those sinkholes anyway. I'm going to try a hairdryer, and if that doesn't work well I'll try your heatgun method. I also like the syringe method for filling them up, that looks good too!
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
👍💕
@sherryblankenbeker57302 жыл бұрын
Hi Ellen I recently found your channel and I love your style of teaching and your products that you make look wonderful ! I appreciate you sharing your talents with the world 💗 I’m just curious if you think that this recipe would work well in the little lip gloss tubs to apply with a finger tip ? Thank you for your time and God bless you
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Welcome❣️ so glad you found me! I think this recipe would be great in a tub or tin.
@steelersgirl0719612 жыл бұрын
I love this lip gloss! Did you do a video using Rosewood musk from Nature's Garden?
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
I haven't tried that scent yet from them, but it sounds really good!
@FranklyNaturalBeauty2 жыл бұрын
I have to give your recipe a try. Your lip balms looks very nice. Thank you for sharing.❤️
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy❣️
@Sandy-gj1wk2 жыл бұрын
its great have made it several times
@kenimitrovic7001 Жыл бұрын
HOW NICE 🎉
@ChristenRN2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing.
@ifazer8akathedoctor2752 жыл бұрын
that was fun thanks
@sherrymartindale85822 жыл бұрын
Sounds nice! Have you ever tried castor oil or hemp seed oil in any of your recipes? I am low on lip balms so when I make them next I was going to add a very small amount of it to my recipe to see how it does.
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Yes, I've used hempseed oil, and it's wonderful!
@sherrymartindale85822 жыл бұрын
@@EllenRuthSoap 😊
@corneliaklaraghadami84557 ай бұрын
You are the Best ever❤
@mariahernandez2782 жыл бұрын
Woooow!!!! Woooow!!!! Todos tus proyectos son ESPECTACULARES!!! 👏👏👏👏👏 Me encantó este slick lip balsam Tengo todo u lo más pronto posible los voy hacer, muchísimas gracias bella por compartir tus conocimientos, estoy muy agradecida por haber encontrado tu página, solo tengo un problema espero me puedas apoyar como siempre, sorry por tanta molestia, donde puedo comprar los sellos transparente que pones al final con calor, o como los busco con que nombre, eso se me hace perfecta la presentación , es un sello de mucha seguridad para el cliente. Por cierto, sorry, se me pasaba, que tiempo de caducidad tienen?? Como siempre estaré al pendiente de tu respuesta, Dios te bendiga y seguimos en contacto 🥰❤💐 Eres espectacular!!!😁
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
The clear wraps are called shrink bands and they are from Wholesale Supplies Plus. Thanks for watching💕
@cinnamonspice1807 ай бұрын
Can I use other essential oil instead of sweet orange
@EllenRuthSoap7 ай бұрын
yes👍
@Taylors_ridge_glamping_NC Жыл бұрын
Do you think the Lorann flavor oil drams would work?? I know they're usually used in candies..
@EllenRuthSoap Жыл бұрын
I'm not familiar with those, so I'm not sure??
@amyahdocq88352 жыл бұрын
@ 9:06 I like your other recipe too but can we put a bit of oil in it? Would it make it a bit more slick? Now, as I am new to your channel, do you have an idea (or a video) on how to ad a tad of colour in the lip balm? What would you use?
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
yes, a bit more liquid oil will make it slicker. I don't color my balms, so I can't give an exact amount on colorants.
@amyahdocq88352 жыл бұрын
@@EllenRuthSoap Oh! Ok! Thank you 🌹
@CarolinaGirlCreationZ2 жыл бұрын
I would love to purchase one of these from you to try Ms. Ellen. Where would I go make that purchase. Not only do I want to support you as a fellow soapmaker (although I still consider myself a newbie), I'd love to try this as I would love to find a really great lip balm that I would actually like. It feels like all of the commercial ones, even Burt's Bees brand, seem to just require I put them on over and over again which I do not prefer. Excellent video, as always. Thank you so much for being so willing to share your recipes, tips, and tricks. I absolutely LOVE your channel. Tonight, I binge so I can catch up! 🤍 Edit: I love that shea butter and it is my go to but I can't stand the bagged method. I know it's probably cheaper to sell that way, but I'd pay a few more bucks for the option to get a bucket instead of a bag. 🙂 Edit2: Gosh I type so much. I am so sorry. I would so be your shrink wrap girl because to me, it is sooooo therapeutic. LOL!!! Now I need to go check my soaps and see if I have any ready to shrink wrap. 🤣
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Heather 🥰 ellenruthsoap.com is where you’ll find my goodies😉
@jgoincomedy5837 Жыл бұрын
Love your content. Informative and inspirational!!! Quick question, what dimensions are your labels, as I'm trying to order some myself. Are they 2.125 x 2.125?
@EllenRuthSoap Жыл бұрын
Here are the labels I use: www.onlinelabels.com/products/ol2162?src=dlc-265
@mayravettorazzi72292 жыл бұрын
First, I’d like to thank you for sharing your expertise in such a detailed and beautiful manner. I just had a quick question if I’m using aluminum tins for the lip balms, should a preservative be added since most likely will have to use finger to apply? Thank you so much.
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Because there is no "liquid" portion, you don't need to add a preservative. Hopefully folks will have clean fingers when using😉
@KarenWaycaster-g5bАй бұрын
Instead of cocoa butter and shea butter can I use Kokum butter?
@EllenRuthSoapАй бұрын
Yes👍
@patriciagarcia27662 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Ellen! I see this recipe leaves alotvroom for preference of oils. I think that's great! Do you get the shrink-wrap from Amazon?
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
I got the shrink bands from WSP
@laurie8166 Жыл бұрын
Are you able to use any essential oils for lip balms? It’s kind of difficult finding anything lip safe 🤔 Also, I love how you always have your family give you feedback. You’re very humble.
@EllenRuthSoap Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure about all essential oils, but lavender & citrus ones are great❣️
@laurie8166 Жыл бұрын
@@EllenRuthSoap Thank you for always taking your time to respond back. You are amazing!
@glorycelortiz23502 жыл бұрын
Hey I love watching your channel. Do u heat at medium heat. And is your scale a warmer as well?
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
I do heat just until melted. My scale is just a scale 😉
@bethshilling41 Жыл бұрын
Can I use a blow dryer instead of a heatgun? I’m ready to make my first batch…🤞
@EllenRuthSoap Жыл бұрын
Yes👍
@yehudatanuri-leeman91828 ай бұрын
Where can I find your recipe for the firmer recipe? Thanks
@EllenRuthSoap8 ай бұрын
Here's the video link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZuXonV7ZtmFraM
@yehudatanuri-leeman91828 ай бұрын
@@EllenRuthSoapthank you so much
@flowpop6157 ай бұрын
Can this recipe be put in little tins or jars? Thanks
@EllenRuthSoap7 ай бұрын
Yes👍
@Ms_unbox7 ай бұрын
i love it !! can i add color ?
@EllenRuthSoap7 ай бұрын
Yes, you could add a skin safe mica.
@Ms_unbox7 ай бұрын
@@EllenRuthSoap can I know which kind of color can I use
@mahamimran60662 жыл бұрын
Hi Ellen, I tried this recipe it turned out great except that it still is a little hard even though it is summer here. Should I reduce the beeswax quantity to the recipe so its more moisturising and less hard. Everything else is perfect
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Yes, you could reduce the beexwax a bit and see how you like it.
@aga_n916 Жыл бұрын
Hi Ellen thank you for sharing your recipe :) my first batch was so good that I did second one, but I did something wrong, all my lip balms have white spots on the top and inside tube, do you know why? I will be grateful for any help.
@EllenRuthSoap Жыл бұрын
Hmmm, I'm not sure what that would be? But it could be melting at too high of a temp, or not melting all the way and there are bits of unmelted butters??
@aga_n916 Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure. It could be too high a temperature, but I have like white spots on the top of my cans lip balm, too. Thank you for fast reply and for help, I need to reflect on what I did step by step.
@bellabates4512 Жыл бұрын
easy label question! Did you print your labels? Or designed on maestro & mailed to you?
@EllenRuthSoap Жыл бұрын
I print them at home.
@Prettychimzi Жыл бұрын
Please at what temperature do I need to pour it and also do I need to refrigerate it
@EllenRuthSoap Жыл бұрын
You don't need to refrigerate, room temp cool down is fine. And I like to pour while it's still very warm, so it doesn't start to harden up in the pot.
@otwithlane2 жыл бұрын
Hi thank you for making this lovely video. I just have one question: for some reason Shea butter irritates my lips but nothing else (I can use it everywhere but my lips) do you maybe know why this could be?
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Wow, I’m not sure? Lips are delicate skin tissue, so you could sub the Shea with Cocoa or mango butters
@gimomable2 жыл бұрын
So how do you make your labels 😉 just messing with you Ellen 😏 I've got to make more lip balms this week too. I always use essential oils to make mine as well
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
🤣😅 ...labels... not my strong point❣️
@SaturdaySoul2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get that amazing little heat gun?
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
I got it so long ago, either Amazon or Hobby Lobby..
@SaturdaySoul2 жыл бұрын
@@EllenRuthSoap thanks!
@nedastar22 жыл бұрын
I worked for a company that made sterle tips like your syringe. There manufactured under a sterile and clean environment. to clean, best with isopropyl alcohol. also my question is there a substitute for cocoa butter?
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the cleaning tip! You could try to sub the cocoa butter for another hard oil/ butter and see how you like the finish.
@brendatalton6242 Жыл бұрын
Could you add a color to the mix with a lip grade mica?
@EllenRuthSoap Жыл бұрын
Yes👍
@RaphJoli2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ellen, I really like lip balms/butters. That's all I put on my lips all year round. I tried your last recipe and it turned out gritty. Do you know why it would of done that? I do use a double boiler method as I do not own a microwave. I still am using the gritty ones as I do not like wasting the ingredients. I will try this recipe and see how it turns out.
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
I think the Shea butter is probably the culprit, it can get gritty if it's overheated. Try a very slow and low melt, that should help.
@cliviascreations2 жыл бұрын
Leave the Shea butter out and use the heat from other butters to melt it, Shea doesn’t like heat too much
@angelakauffman98772 жыл бұрын
Hi Ellen, I made this recipe and I love the way it glides on! I am running into a small problem though. After about 10-15 uses, the lip balm starts to get clumpy or chunky. Do you know why it would do this? I didn’t leave it in a car or anywhere where it could get too warm. It just sat on my office desk. Love your channel!!
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's interesting... I haven't had that issue. You could remelt and make sure all the oils are fully mixed..?
@cassymarie30502 жыл бұрын
@Angela Kauffman since you tried it do you think this recipe would be good I’m a tin or mini tub instead of a chapstick tube ?
@brittanykramer14642 жыл бұрын
Have you ever added mica to your balms for color?
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
I don't color my lip butters, but I know some folks do.
@h4r4d12 жыл бұрын
Hi Ellen, can I make lip balm without any wax? I mean, just a combination of butters and oils?
@EllenRuthSoap2 жыл бұрын
The wax really gives it stability, I've never tried a recipe without it... Perhaps try a very small test batch and see how you like it?
@h4r4d12 жыл бұрын
@@EllenRuthSoap will do. Many thanks, Ellen. Best wishes for you.
@mimimini8314 күн бұрын
Can one just shea butter instead of cocoa butter?
@EllenRuthSoap14 күн бұрын
Shea is a bit softer, so the final texture might be different. I suggest trying a small test batch and see how you like it.