3 Ingredient Real Food Glossy Lip Moisturizer
Try this 3 Ingredient Real Food Glossy Lip Moisturizer recipe, or contribute your own.
Try this 3 Ingredient Real Food Glossy Lip Moisturizer recipe, or contribute your own.
- Carbohydrate 0 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Protein 0 g
- Saturated Fat 0 g
- Serving Size 1 1 recipe (0g)
- Sodium 0 mg
- Sugar 0 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Calories 0 calories
Step-by-step
- Melt all 3 main ingredients slowly
- Once melted quickly place into glass jars
- Add your essential oils drops
- Place in fridge to harden and set up
- You can then scoop some out, divide up and place in these containers
Working with natural lipids requires strict temperature control because beeswax solidifies rapidly upon cooling. The primary challenge involves melting the components uniformly without overheating the delicate fatty acids in the extra virgin olive oil and coconut oil. Using a double boiler keeps the ambient heat gentle and steady, preventing scorching while the dense pellets of beeswax break down completely.
Balancing Ratios and Textures
Precision matters when working with equal parts fat and wax. Two tablespoons each of olive oil, coconut oil, and beeswax yield a firm yet pliable barrier cream that melts smoothly against skin temperature. If the resulting mixture feels too rigid for your preference, increase the liquid oil proportion by half a tablespoon on subsequent batches. Conversely, softer formulations require a slightly higher concentration of beeswax to maintain structural integrity during warmer ambient temperatures. Essential oils like grapefruit add aromatic qualities, but introduce them rapidly after removing the pot from the heat source to preserve volatile compounds.Container Management and Pouring
Glass jars or small metal tins serve as ideal storage vessels for anhydrous cosmetics containing no water phase. Pour the melted lipid blend immediately after combining, as the mixture begins setting within sixty seconds of cooling. If the liquid thickens prematurely in the pouring pitcher, gently warm the exterior of the vessel with a heat gun or place it back over simmering water for ten seconds until liquefied. Store finished containers away from direct sunlight to maintain the integrity of the plant oils over a three-month window.
