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Calendula Lip Balm and Gentle Sugar Lip Scrub
Two simple anhydrous formulas for soft, cared-for lips
Calendula Lip Balm
Calendula macerate makes a gentle oil base for lip care.
Castor oil adds gloss and smoothness, shea butter provides a richer feel, and Japanese wax gives the balm a soft, creamy structure that works especially well in a pot.
Ingredients for 20 g
- 9.9 g calendula macerate – 49.5%
- 5 g castor oil – 25%
- 3 g shea butter – 15%
- 2 g Japanese wax – 10%
- 0.1 g vitamin E – 0.5%
Total: 20 g / 100%
Optionally add 0.1 g / 0.5% lip-safe flavour and reduce the calendula macerate to 9.8 g.
Method
- Combine the calendula macerate, castor oil, shea butter and Japanese wax in a heat-resistant container.
- Gently heat over a water bath until fully melted.
- Stir well and remove from the heat.
- Allow to cool slightly, then add vitamin E and optional lip-safe flavour.
- Pour into clean, completely dry lip-balm pots.
- Allow to cool and set completely.
Use
Apply to the lips whenever needed.
Gentle Sugar Lip Scrub
Ingredients for 20 g
- 14 g fine sugar – 70%
- 3 g castor oil – 15%
- 2 g sweet almond oil – 10%
- 0.9 g shea butter – 4.5%
- 0.1 g vitamin E – 0.5%
Total: 20 g / 100%
Method
Gently melt the shea butter.
Add the castor oil, sweet almond oil and vitamin E.
Stir in the fine sugar and transfer into a clean, completely dry jar.
Use
Apply a small amount to damp lips and massage very gently for a few seconds.
Rinse or remove with a soft damp cloth, then follow with the calendula lip balm.
Use occasionally, around once a week or as needed.
Do not use on cracked, bleeding or significantly irritated lips.
