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Heal chapped lips

Cocoa butter is often used for lip care because it adds a protective layer of hydration. To make a homemade lip balm using cocoa butter, check out this recipe from blogger Tanya at Lovely Greens:

Ingredients:

• 7g (0.25oz) beeswax
• 15g (0.53oz) cocoa butter
• 30g (1.06oz) sweet almond oil
• 10 drops vanilla essential oil (optional)
• 8 drops vitamin E oil
• Lip balm tubes (makes 10) or lip balm pots (makes 3-5)

Directions:

1: In a saucepan or double boiler over gently simmering water, combine beeswax, cocoa butter and almond oil. Stir gently until melted.

2: Add essential oil (if using) and vitamin E oil. Remove from heat and pour into tubes or pots. 

3: Set aside until cool and hardened. Apply labels and store away from heat.