Lip Balm Trial Five
Feedback I Received
- “I like how it’s not too soft.”
- “Soft and smooth.”
- “I like how its good but not oily.”
Changes I Made
- I increased the amount of essential oil needed. During the last trial, there were supposed to be 2 drops of scent. Instead, about 4 drops were put in. After trying it, I found that 4 drops is appropriate; the feedback I received verifies this.
- After the lip balm had set for a week, it became hard and unspreadable. It felt dry and unsmooth when I applied it on my skin. Because I increased the beeswax previously (1.2g to 1.4g), I feel like that ingredient is making the lip balm too solid and inapplicable. Ultimately, I changed the beeswax amount back to 1.4g and instead increased the amount of shea butter (1.1g to 1.3g), because butter adds both firmness and smoothness.
Ingredients
Beeswax 1.2g
Shea Butter 1.3g
Coconut Oil 0.9g
Almond Oil 1.1g
Lemongrass Essential 3~4 drops
Tools
- Double Boiler
- Spatula/Spoon
- Lip Balm Tube
- Kitchen Scale
Procedures
- Place the beeswax, coconut oil, shea butter, and almond oil in a double boiler on top of a saucepan of simmering water. Stir gently until all are completely melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in essential oil
- Carefully and quickly pour the liquid oil mixture into lip balm containers and allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- After it is cooled, the lip balm is finished.