Choosing Scents for Lip Balm

For adding scent to Lip Balm, you can use both Essential Oils and Flavorings.

• Essential Oil: Can be used at a concentration of approximately 0.5-3% of the total formula. Caution should be exercised with certain Essential Oils, such as Peppermint, which may cause a cooling sensation or irritation to the lips if used in high amounts.
• Flavoring: Is another popular option specifically for lip products, as they are often oil-soluble and provide both scent and taste.

Our store has interesting products suitable for use in Lip Balm, such as:

• Ethyl Vanillin (Vanillin, Vanilla): A highly concentrated vanilla powder that can be used to add scent and flavor to products that may be ingested, such as Lip Balm. The recommended usage rate for products that may be ingested should not exceed 0.05%. It dissolves well in oil.
• Other Vanilla Scents: Such as Sweet Vanilla, Vanilla Cookie House, and Vanilla Lace are also interesting options for vanilla fragrance.
• Coffee Extract (Food Flavor): A coffee extract for adding scent and flavor to food, dissolved in oil. Suitable for use in Lip Balm if a coffee scent is desired.
• Other Oil-Soluble Essential Oils/Extracts: Such as Honeysuckle Oil, Lemon Oil Terpenes, Birch Sweet Oil, Dried Ginger (for oil-based), which is a sterilized herbal extract suitable for use in oil-based products.

The choice depends on the desired scent and taste, as well as any precautions for each ingredient. Most of these products are oil-soluble, making them easy to mix into the Lip Balm base.