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Fill each tube halfway full and let cool slightly. This will set the bottom of the tube so that a hole doesn’t form in the top of the lip balm when cooled. This is one of the best lip balms to prevent cold sores or to speed up the healing process in case of outbreaks. While a six step process may seem overwhelming, it is very simple, all you need is lemon balm herb. First step Sunflower oil is the hero ingredient; this ingredient is very moisturising, helping to prevent chapping, quench dryness and ease discomfort from tightness.
Directions: Take a look at my Homemade Lavender & Orange Lotion Bars using similar ingredients! Lemon Lime Lip Balm Recipe
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Weigh the solid ingredients with a kitchen scale while they are in their hard form. I like to use ounces instead of cups because you can get a more accurate amount that way. In a double boiler, put in the coconut oil, shea butter, beeswax, and almond oil. I simply like to use two saucepans, one being bigger than the other. Natural lip balms are amazing at protecting our lips and keeping them nourished, but do we do enough to protect them? The answer is, probably not enough. Scholey A, Gibbs A, Neale C, et al. Anti-stress effects of lemon balm-containing foods. Nutrients. 2014;6(11):4805-4821. doi:10.3390/nu6114805 There are two methods you can choose to infuse lemon balm herb in oil. One is the traditional method that is really easy to make but takes at least 2 weeks for the herb to release its medicinal properties.
If you’re battling dry, chapped lips, Nuxe Lip Balms are a cut above the rest. Their balmy formulas cocoon the lips, instantly nourishing and smoothing. If you’re already a fan of the Reve de Miel Lip Balm, you’ll want to try this one; this scent offers something new, it’s sweet and delicious! Remove from the stove and add your 10 drops of essential oils. That being 5 drops of lemon essential oil and 5 drops of lime essential oil. Then mix all together. Miraj S, R Kopaei, Kiani S. Melissa officinalis L: a review study with an antioxidant perspective. J of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2017;22(3):385-394. doi:10.1177/2156587216663433 I hope I was successful in showing you how to make lip balm the natural way. This recipe filled about 2 small lip balm containers and 4 lip balm tubes.Because we are using the fresh herb I recommend using a heat infusion method, rather than cold infusion which will take 4 to 6 weeks and itself. See how to do the heat infusion in this post: Three Ways to Make Herbal Oils for Natural Beauty Recipes. Next, add a little lip shine with crayons and tints! Our Moisture Lip Crayons offer ultimate shine and hydration with just a touch of color. Infused with mint, Mentha Lip Tints deliver a super-cooling sensation and a long-lasting shine to keep your lips looking their best. Each lip gloss offers the perfect hint of tint — Plum lip gloss, Magenta lip gloss or Violet lip gloss — to add a little color to your look. Astani A, Navid MH, Schnitzler P. Attachment and penetration of acyclovir-resistant herpes simplex virus are inhibited by Melissa officinalis extract. Phytother Res. 2014;28(10):1547-1552. doi:10.1002/ptr.5166
That wonderful lemon balm has so many uses! And so now I start lemon balm from seed, place it in the garden, and happily harvest any extras that might pop up. Bruni O, Ferini-Strambi L, Giacomoni E, Pellegrino P. Herbal Remedies and Their Possible Effect on the GABAergic System and Sleep. Nutrients. 2021;13(2):530. doi:10.3390/nu13020530 Behzadi A, imani S, Deravi N, et al. Antiviral potential of melissa officinalis l. : a literature review. Nutr Metab Insights. 2023;16:117863882211466. doi:10.1177/11786388221146683 Once you fill up your containers you need to wait for another 30 minutes to get the right structure of lip balm and you can enjoy it. How to use this lemon balm lip balm If you have any questions please comment in the section below. I am happy to answer anything! No question is a dumb question. 🙂
Lemon Balm Lip Balm for Cold Sores
Be sure to only harvest and use healthy looking green leaves. Any decay, brown spots or powdery mildew is not something that you want to add in to infused oils. Add the cuttings into a salad spinner and rinse well with water. Then spin to remove all topical water. Lay the lemon balm out on herb drying screen and allow it to wilt for 24 hours. Lemon balm doesn’t usually have any pests but if there are any, this will give them a chance to go find a new home. More importantly, it allows a lot of the water to release. We know the secret to getting a perfect pout, but don’t worry – our lips are far from sealed. Bath & Body Works lip care products will help you get those soft, smooth and oh-so-kissable lips you’ve been dreaming about. Especially if you grow lemon balm in your garden and are trying to get rid of this really invasive herb. Please don’t. Just simple lemon balm tea promotes the healing of cold sores. Gently place soaked lemon balm tea bags on cold sores (3-5 times a day) to start the healing process. If you prefer something more sophisticated and effective you want to make a lemon balm lip balm. While cold sores heal up and go away within 2 weeks on their own they are very inconvenient and painful.
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