Here is a gourmet recipe to slip into Christmas stockings as a gift!
With orange, mint or cinnamon, this lip balm is sure to remind you of the scent of flavored Christmas chocolates.
Materials List
- A 30ml Blue Glass Jar + White Lid
- A saucepan
- A tablespoon
- A bowl
Ingredients
1st option : Peppermint inspired “After Eight”
- 3 tbsp of Shea Butter (45 g) melted in a water bath or microwave
- 2 lozenges (5 g) of Cocoa Butter
- 5 drops of Yakima Japanese or Supreme Peppermint essential oil
2nd option : Sweet Orange inspired “Terry's Chocolate Orange Ball”
- 3 tbsp of Shea Butter (45 g) melted in a water bath or microwave
- 2 lozenges (5 g) of Cocoa Butter
- 15 drops of Sweet Orange essential oil
3rd option : Cinnamon “Smells and tastes like Christmas!”
- 3 tbsp of Shea Butter (45 g) melted in a water bath or microwave
- 2 lozenges (5 g) of Cocoa Butter
- 3 drops of Cassia Cinnamon essential oil
Preparation
- Measure the Shea butter and Cocoa butter and pour into a bowl.
- Melt in a water bath or microwaave.
- Mix well.
- Remove from heat and when butter has cooled, add the essential oils.
- Mix well.
- Pour into the jar.
- Refrigerate jar immediately so the balm solidifies (about 45 minutes).
- Remove from refrigerator and put the lid on.
Makes 1 jar of 30ml.
Precautions & recommendations
For external use by adults only. See the precautions for use on the labels of the essential oils used.
Store in a cool place, dark place away from light.
Store in a cool place, dark place away from light.
