Throwback Thursday: Lemon and Basil Lip Balm

Summer is here and I’ve been enjoying fresh tomatoes with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sometimes I’ll toss a bit of fresh basil and a squirt of lemon juice in with the diced tomatoes. Yum! While I’m making you hungry, join me as I make another batch of Taylor’s fabulous Lemon & Basil Lip Balm! I’ve followed her recommendation to change the recipe ever so slightly, so if you want to try the original recipe, click here. If you get a sample of this yummy lip balm, I hope you enjoy!

The skies are a beautiful blue with fluffy white clouds and bright sun. I am loving it! It is also making me ready for fresh flavors. I am dreaming of strawberries, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and basil. Yum. I think I am ready to visit the local farmer’s market!

In the spirit of the growing season, I wanted to make a lip balm that takes two very popular flavors and blends them together for a delightful treat. Lemon and Basil with a hint of sweetness. With such fantastic weather, what could be better? Come join me in the blog kitchen for a creamy lip with fresh new flavor.

Ingredients Castor Oil Cherry Seed Oil Apricot Kernel Oil Palm Kernel Oil Beeswax Mango Butter Avocado Butter Basil Essential Oil Lemon Essential Oil, USA Sugar Baby Flavor Oil

Equipment Scale Microwave Safe Container Spoons Pipettes

Recipe: (Makes 10.08 ounces or 285 grams)

Recipe in Grams 57 grams Castor Oil 28.5 grams Cherry Seed Oil 28.5 grams Apricot Kernel Oil 43 grams Palm Kernel Oil 57 grams Beeswax 57 grams Mango Butter 8.5 grams Avocado Butter 0.5 grams Basil Essential Oil 2 grams Lemon Essential Oil, USA 3 grams Sugar Baby Flavor Oil

Recipe in Ounces 2.02 oz Castor Oil 1.01 oz Cherry Seed Oil 1.01 oz Apricot Kernel Oil 1.51 oz Palm Kernel Oil 2.02 oz Beeswax 2.02 oz Mango Butter 0.30 oz Avocado Butter 0.01 oz Basil Essential Oil 0.07 oz Lemon Essential Oil, USA 0.10 oz Sugar Baby Flavor Oil

Recipe in Percentages 20% Castor Oil 10% Cherry Seed Oil 10% Apricot Kernel Oil 15% Palm Kernel Oil 20% Beeswax 20% Mango Butter 3% Avocado Butter 0.1% Basil Essential Oil 0.9% Lemon Essential Oil, USA 1% Sugar Baby Flavor Oil

Weigh everything except the flavor oils in a microwave safe container. Heat everything gently until it is crystal clear. Add the Lemon Essential Oil, Basil Essential Oil and Sugar Baby Flavor Oil. Stir well. Cool slightly. You don’t want to put a superheated lip balm into containers. Pour into containers and allow to cool completely. Label and enjoy!

Note to self: This lip balm was a huge hit. It was smooth, creamy and slightly sweet. I am sending over 100 samples of this lip balm to the shipping department. Try one for yourself!

Weighing Oils Melted Lip Balm Putting warm lip balm into containers. Creating a little bubble will lessen the divot that occurs when the lip balm cools.

Weighing Oils Adding Flavor Oils