💄 Lip Balm Calculator
Create perfectly balanced lip balms with custom ingredients
Batch Settings
Total Batch: 56.10 g (12 tubes × 4.25 g + 10% overage for pouring loss)
Base Recipe Ratios
Wax25%
Controls firmness (15-40%)
Butters25%
Adds creaminess and moisture (10-40%)
Oils50%
Adds glide and moisture (30-70%)
Expected Texture:Medium
Balanced texture, most popular consistency
Choose Your Ingredients
Flavor & Additives
1-3% typical
Mica or lip-safe colorant
📋 Your Recipe
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Beeswax | 14.03 g |
| Shea Butter | 14.03 g |
| Sweet Almond Oil | 14.03 g |
| Coconut Oil | 14.03 g |
| Peppermint Flavor Oil | 1.12 g |
| Vitamin E | 0.28 g |
💡 Instructions:
- Melt wax and butter in a double boiler or microwave (30 sec intervals)
- Add oils and stir until fully combined
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly (not solidifying)
- Add flavor oil, vitamin E, and any colorant
- Pour into tubes/tins immediately - it sets fast!
- Let cool completely before capping (1-2 hours)
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Use only lip-safe flavor oils and colorants
- Shelf life: 6-12 months (vitamin E helps extend)
- Store in cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Recipe includes 10% overage for pouring loss