Forum Thermomix
Thermomix Recipes for TM5 and TM31 => Non Food Recipes => Topic started by: CarolineW on October 31, 2016, 06:15:51 pm
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I got this recipe from https://www.thedabblist.com/diy-lemon-rosemary-lip-balm/
I made it last winter and it was very successful. I will make it again.
1/2c. (125 ml) almond oil (or other base oil)
2 tbsp beeswax
1 tsp vitamin E oil
15 drops lemon essential oil*
15 drops rosemary essential oil
1 tbsp castor oil (optional, if you want a bit of shine)
* citrus oils should not be worn in the sun. Adding carrot and/or raspberry seed oils adds SPF factor of 28-50.
Directions:
In Thermomix combine the almond oil and beeswax until melted. 50 / 4 mins / speed 3
Once melted, remove the bowl from heat and add in vitamin E oil, lemon, and rosemary essential oils. If you want a bit of gloss to your balm, add 1 tbsp of castor oil. If you want some colour, add a little beetroot powder, cocoa powder, etc.
Mix together and pour into lip balm tubes or little pots. Let sit until cool and solidified.
I used a mix of almond oil, marigold oil, coconut oil, and jojoba in mine. They melted too easily for use in the summer, but were great in the winter. For summer use I would increase the level of beeswax I think - unless someone with more experience than me has something better to recommend? Carnauba wax, perhaps??
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Gosh, Caroline, haven't seen you posting for ages.
Thanks for this recipe, I am strongly tempted to give it a go as I invariably find lip balms have horrible tastes and are too solid and pull my lips all over the place, I like something a little softer.
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I wonder why citrus oils shouldn't be worn in the sun? I guess there is a very good reason.
I tend to use my older lipsticks or DD's cast offs around the house.
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I wonder why citrus oils shouldn't be worn in the sun? I guess there is a very good reason.
They are photosensitive, so your lips (or whatever part of your body has the citrus oils on) are likely to burn badly in strong sun.
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Thanks. I was unaware of that.