{"id":6040,"date":"2025-02-20T09:38:21","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T09:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/blog\/?p=6040"},"modified":"2025-02-20T09:38:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T09:38:21","slug":"diy-lip-balm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/blog\/diy-lip-balm","title":{"rendered":"DIY Lip Balm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"613\"><strong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"592\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6041 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/diy-lip-balm.jpg\" alt=\"DIY Lip Balm\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"613\">February is a great time to refresh your beauty routine with aromatherapy, especially since the cold weather and dry air can affect your skin and mood. Why not start with a DIY lip balm?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"613\">Most of us have experienced chapped lips at some point during the colder months. They can be the bane of our lives; flaky, sore and generally uncomfortable.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"613\">\n<p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"613\">A lot of high street balms can be expensive and sometimes, just don&#8217;t live up to the hype.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"613\">However, it&#8217;s so easy to make a cheap yet effective balm in your own home!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"613\">Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"613\"><strong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"592\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/statics.teams.cdn.office.net\/evergreen-assets\/personal-expressions\/v2\/assets\/emoticons\/1f33f_herb\/default\/20_f.png?v=v6\" alt=\"Herb\" \/> Nourishing DIY Lip Balm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"613\">Use <strong data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"666\">coconut oil, shea butter, and peppermint oil<\/strong> to make a deeply hydrating lip balm.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"562\" data-end=\"613\"><strong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"721\">DIY Recipe:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"865\">\n<li data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"746\">2 tbsp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/bases-and-carrier-oils\/cream-bases\/shea-butter-cream-base\">shea butter<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"769\">1 tbsp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/bases-and-carrier-oils\/carrier-oils\/coconut-carrier-oil-fractionated\">coconut oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"806\">3 drops <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/essential-oils\/oils\/p-r\/peppermint-essential-oil\">peppermint<\/a> essential oil<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"865\">Melt and mix, then pour into a small container to set<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Say goodbye chapped lips and have fun creating your very own balm. Your lips will be <strong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1642\">soft, smooth, and kissable in no time!<\/strong> &#x1f48b;&#x2728;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You might also want to try making your own lip exfoliating lip scrub. Here&#8217;s one you could have a go at:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"152\"><strong data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"150\">Citrus Bliss Lip Scrub (Bright &amp; Refreshing &#x1f34a;)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"232\">Perfect for energising your mood and refreshing your lips!<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"232\"><strong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"230\">Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"460\">\n<li data-start=\"233\" data-end=\"279\">1 tsp white sugar (gentle exfoliation)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"328\">\u00bd tsp <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/bases-and-carrier-oils\/carrier-oils\/jojoba-carrier-oil\">jojoba oil<\/a> (lightweight hydration)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"396\">1 drop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/essential-oils\/oils\/m-o\/orange-sweet-essential-oil\">sweet orange<\/a> essential oil (uplifting &amp; brightening)<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"460\">1 drop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quinessence.com\/essential-oils\/oils\/h-l\/lemon-essential-oil\">lemon<\/a> essential oil (refreshing &amp; antibacterial)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>February is a great time to refresh your beauty routine with aromatherapy, especially since the cold weather and dry air can affect your skin and mood. Why not start with a DIY lip balm? Most of us have experienced chapped lips at some point during the colder months. 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