Lip Balm Trial Three
Feedback I Received
- “The lip balm has a crack.”
- “Can be harder.”
- “I like the consistency. The scent is really good.”
- “The shape can be improved.”
Changes
- Beeswax increased (1.2g to 1.4g) to make the lip balm less soft. This responds to feedback 2.
- Almond oil decreased correspondingly (1.3g to 1.1g).
- I changed the essential oil (peppermint to vanilla) to try something new. After trying a vanilla-scented lip balm, I feel like I should be more open other fragrances. Since I am now sure about the amount of the peppermint essential oil I need to add, I want to try another oil.
- I researched the time needed for the lip balm to solidify. For trial one and two, I twisted the tube too early, so the lip balm was always cracked. In the procedures this time, I added the time needed to cool (10 minutes). This responds to feedback 1 and 4.
Ingredients
Beeswax 1.4g
Shea Butter 1.1g
Coconut Oil 0.9g
Almond Oil 1.1g
Vanilla Essential Oil 2 drops
Tools
- Spoon
- Lip Balm Tube
- Kitchen Scale
- Heat Plate
- Small Beaker
- Big Beaker
- Temperature
Procedures
- Weigh all ingredients in the small beaker.
- Place the beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter, and almond oil in the small beaker in the big beaker with 100 ml of simmering water. Stir gently until all are completely melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla essential oil.
- Carefully and quickly pour the liquid oil mixture into the lip balm container and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- After it is cooled, the lip balm is finished.