- 1 Tbsp grated beeswax or beeswax pearls
- 1/8 c. coconut oil
- 1/2 Tbsp shea butter
- 1/2 Tbsp cocoa butter
- 1/2 tsp honey
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1/8 tsp vitamin E oil (or 2 punctured, squeezed out vitamin E capsules)
- 3 drops of peppermint essential oil
Place the shea and cocoa butters in a small pot or double boiler, and add the coconut oil. Very low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Try not to let the mixture go over 175 degrees, or the shea butter could end up a little gritty). Add the beeswax and stir well. After the beeswax has completely melted, remove the mixture from the heat and add the essential oil, honey, vitamin E, and coca powder, whisking well the whole time. After everything is incorporated and smooth, transfer to a lip balm tube or tin and allow to set for three hours.
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