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How to make a flavored lip balm with SPF protection

How to make a flavored lip balm with SPF protection

Jennifer perkins

Remember to bring moisturizer with SPF. You put suntan lotion on your children. What about your lips? They are protected? Don't worry, there's a DIY for that.

Check out this episode of DIY This With Jennifer Perkins For more details on how to make DIY SPF lip balm..

How to make a flavored lip balm with SPF protection

Jennifer perkins

Supplies:

  • 2 tbsp. shea butter
  • 2 tbsp. coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp. beeswax
  • flavored drink mix
  • lip balm tubes
  • titanium dioxide

Be sure to use food grade or makeup grade supplies. Combine the first three ingredients in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals stirring until completely liquid.

How to make a flavored lip balm with SPF protection

Jennifer perkins

While the ingredients are liquid, add a powdered drink mix for a bit of aroma and flavor. The intensity depends on how much you add. If you prefer a little more color in your lip balm, you can add a bit of lipstick.

How to make a flavored lip balm with SPF protection

Jennifer perkins

Coconut oil has some natural SPF. If you want to add more, you can add 1/4 tablespoon of titanium dioxide or a bit of SPF lip balm from last summer.

How to make a flavored lip balm with SPF protection

Jennifer perkins

While still liquid spoon into lip balm tubes and allow to harden.

How to make a flavored lip balm with SPF protection

Jennifer perkins

Decorate tubes with washi tape..

How to make a flavored lip balm with SPF protection

Jennifer perkins

What color, aroma and flavor will you make your lip balm?

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