10 DIY Coconut Oil Lip Balms

Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer that helps maintain your skin’s hydration. However, it also may help prevent dry and chapped lips, and you can prepare a DIY coconut oil lip balm and see for yourself. The results will amaze you. The natural healing and moisturizing properties of coconut oil make it an easy replacement for the regular lip balms you buy from the store. You can directly apply it to your lips and mix it with other ingredients to prepare a customized, organic lip balm.

Interesting, right? This article lists the best DIY coconut lip balm recipes that can give you plump and soft lips. Keep reading.

DIY Coconut Oil Lip Balm Recipes For You To Try

1. Coconut Oil Lip Balm

You Need

• 1 teaspoon of coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon of petroleum jelly

What You Need To Do

1. Melt the petroleum jelly by either heating the jelly in a pan or microwaving it. Mix it with coconut oil.
2. Pour the mixture into a container and freeze it for 20-30 minutes.

Did You Know?

You can also use honey instead of petroleum jelly thanks to its moisturizing properties. Mix equal parts of honey and coconut oil and store in the freezer in a small container.

2.Coconut Oil And Cocoa Butter Lip Balm

You Need

• 2 tablespoons of coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon of cocoa butter (grated)

What You Need To Do

1. Melt the cocoa butter in a pan. Add it to the coconut oil and mix well.
2. Pour the mixture into a container and freeze for about half an hour.

3.Coconut Oil And Jojoba Oil Lip Balm

You Need

• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• 5 drops of jojoba oil

What You Need To Do

1. Melt the coconut oil and add jojoba oil to it. Mix well.
2. Pour the mixture into a container and freeze for 20-30 minutes.

4.Coconut Oil And Aloe Vera Lip Balm

You Need

• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• 1/2 tablespoon of carnauba wax
• 1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel

What You Need To Do

1. Melt the coconut oil and carnauba wax in a pan on low heat and
2. let the mixture cool down.
3. Add aloe vera gel to it and mix well.
4. Pour the concoction into a container and let it set.

5.Coconut Oil And Vaseline Lip Balm

You Need

• 1/2 teaspoon of coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon of Vaseline

What You Need To Do

1. Melt the Vaseline in a pan and add coconut oil to it. Mix well.
2. Pour the mixture into a container and let it cool.

6.Coconut Oil And Olive Oil Lip Balm

You Need

• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon of carnauba wax
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil

What You Need To Do

1. Melt the coconut oil, carnauba wax, and olive oil in a pan on low heat and mix them well.
2. Pour the mixture into a container and let it cool.

Quick Tip

Olive oil can be greasy for those with oily skin. As an alternative, you can use argan oil as it moisturizes your lips and gets absorbed easily.

7.Coconut Oil And Vanilla Lip Balm

You Need

• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon of carnauba wax
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract

What You Need To Do

1. Melt coconut oil and carnauba wax in a pan.
2. Add vanilla extract to it and mix well.
3. Pour the mixture into a container and freeze it.

8.Coconut Oil And Shea Butter Lip Balm

You Need

• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon of carnauba wax
• 1 tablespoon of shea butter

What You Need To Do

1. Melt the coconut oil, carnauba wax, and shea butter in a pan. Mix well.
2. Pour the concoction into a container and freeze it.

9.Coconut Oil And Red Palm Fruit Oil Lip Balm

You Need

• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon of red palm fruit oil

What You Need To Do

1. Melt the coconut oil in a pan and add the red palm fruit oil to it.
2. Mix well. Pour it into a container and freeze it.

10.Coconut Oil And Lavender Lip Balm

You Need

• 1 ½ tablespoons of coconut oil
• 1 tablespoon of carnauba wax
• 10 drops of lavender essential oil

What You Need To Do

1.  Melt the coconut oil and carnauba wax in a pan on low heat.
2. Add the lavender essential oil to it and mix well.
3. Pour the concoction into a container and freeze it.

You can use any of these lip balms to heal dry and chapped lips.

They will keep your lips healthy and moisturized throughout the day. Now, let’s find out what makes coconut oil an ideal lip balm.

Benefits Of Using Coconut Oil As A Lip Balm

• Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer. It locks the moisture of your lips and makes them soft and supple. The oil forms a lipid layer on the skin that decreases water evaporation and the resultant dryness.

Divya, a blogger, shared her experience of making and using a DIY lip balm with coconut oil, noting, “I am totally surprised how effective it is…it literally stays on my lips for hours even after having food.” Regarding the smell, she added, “Whenever I open the jar, the warm nutty fragrance of coconut, shea and cocoa make me feel so cozy and warm. Coconut fragrance is obviously dominant and it’s very pleasant (i).”

• It contains SPF (Sun Protection Factor) and is, therefore, a natural sunscreen that protects the delicate skin of your lips from the harmful sun rays.
• The oil is antibacterial and prevents the growth of bacteria and other germs on cracked lips.
• It soothes your skin and treats chapped lips by reducing inflammation.
• Coconut oil encourages collagen production – this aids skin repair and heals damaged lips.

Infographic: Top Coconut Oil Lip Balm Recipes

Coconut oil is a versatile ingredient that can be used to create nourishing and moisturizing lip balms at home. These homemade lip balm recipes harness the natural benefits of coconut oil, providing hydration and protection for your lips. Discover a few of them in the infographic below and enjoy the soothing and luscious effects on your lips.

Illustration: StyleCraze Design Team

Frequently Asked Questions

How often can I apply a coconut oil based lip balm on my lips?

You can apply it any number of times at any time of the day, but you must know that it can be too shiny or greasy for some people.

Is the balm a better substitute for the other lip balms?

If you make a lip balm at home, you know what goes into it. If you are someone who is particular about the ingredients, a DIY coconut oil lip balm is your best bet.

Can you make lip balm with just beeswax and coconut oil?

Yes, you can make DIY homemade lip balm with beeswax and coconut oil. Warm the two ingredients, pour the mixture into a small container, and let it set.

Can applying coconut oil make lips pink?

Massaging the lips with coconut oil may boost circulation to the lips, which may help give them a flushed appearance. Moreover, the oil may keep the lips hydrated, which may help improve their overall look.

How do you preserve homemade lip balm?

You may use antioxidants to prepare the lip balms and increase their shelf life. Store them in a tightly sealed container and refrigerate them.

Illustration: DIY Coconut Oil Lip Balm - Our Top 10

Image: Dall·E/StyleCraze Design Team

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