Lip Balm Formula for Dry, Flaky Lips

Lip Balm Formula for Dry, Flaky Lips

Hello! For dry, flaky lips, making your own lip balm is a great and easy solution. Focusing on ingredients that provide moisture and create a protective barrier on the lip skin is key. Based on the staff's advice and the product information found, here are the main recommended ingredients:

• Beeswax: Acts as the main structure of the lip balm, helping it solidify and creating a thin film to coat the lip surface, reducing water loss and keeping lips moisturized longer. Natural White Beeswax (USA, Melting 62C, Deodorized) is recommended.
• Shea Butter: A natural fat rich in fatty acids, it provides intense moisture, helps soften and improve skin elasticity, and is excellent for soothing dry, flaky skin. Shea Butter (Refined , Deodorised) is recommended.
• Nourishing Oil (e.g., Jojoba Oil or Squalane): Helps add softness and moisture to the lips. Jojoba Oil (Golden - Deodorized) has a structure similar to the skin's natural oil, absorbs well, and is non-greasy. Squalane (Olive) also absorbs easily, makes skin soft and moisturized, and is a good antioxidant. You can choose one or use them together.
• Vitamin E: An antioxidant that helps nourish the lip skin and prevents the oils in the formula from going rancid. Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) is a stable type commonly used in cosmetics.

Basic Example Formula (Adjust ratios as desired)

This is a starting ratio; you can adjust the amount of Beeswax to achieve your preferred firmness.

• Beeswax: 15-20%
• Shea Butter: 30-40%
• Jojoba Oil or Squalane: 35-45%
• Vitamin E: 0.1-1%

How to Make

1. Weigh the Beeswax and Shea Butter together in a heat-resistant container.
2. Melt them using a double boiler until completely liquid and combined.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Add the Jojoba Oil or Squalane and Vitamin E. Stir until all ingredients are well mixed.
5. Quickly pour the liquid mixture into your prepared containers (e.g., jars or lip balm tubes).
6. Let cool completely until solid before use.

This formula will help restore softness and moisture to dry and flaky lips.