Natural Lip Balm Formula Review

Your proposed formula for a 100% natural lip balm using Fractionated Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Candelilla Wax, and Shea Butter is a good starting point for creating a solid lip balm stick.

• Ingredients: The ingredients you've chosen are natural and commonly used in lip balm formulations to provide moisture and structure. Using Candelilla Wax is an excellent alternative if you have an allergy to Beeswax, and it helps provide hardness.
• Consistency: Your formula includes 30% Candelilla Wax. Candelilla Wax has a higher melting point than Beeswax and contributes significantly to the hardness of the final product. This percentage is quite high and should result in a very firm lip balm stick, achieving the solid consistency you desire.
• Adding Scent: To add an orange scent, you can use an oil-soluble fragrance or flavor suitable for lip products, such as Orange Therapy. A usage rate of 1% is generally recommended for lip balms. You can add 1% Orange Therapy to your formula and reduce the amount of one of the oils (like Fractionated Coconut Oil or Sweet Almond Oil) by 1% to keep the total at 100%.

Suggested Adjusted Formula (with scent):

• Fractionated Coconut Oil: 29%
• Sweet Almond Oil: 20%
• Candelilla Wax: 30%
• Shea Butter: 20%
• Orange Therapy: 1%
  (Total: 100%)

How to Make:

1. Combine the Fractionated Coconut Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Candelilla Wax, and Shea Butter in a heat-safe container.
2. Gently heat the mixture to 70-80°C, stirring until all the waxes and butters are completely melted and the mixture is clear.
3. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
4. Add the Orange Therapy and stir gently to combine.
5. Carefully pour the liquid mixture into your lip balm tubes or containers.
6. Let the lip balms cool and solidify completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator before capping.

This formula should give you a firm, natural lip balm with a pleasant orange scent.