Naturally Tinted Lip Balm

Now in the SHOP: A long lasting, smooth and silky Lip Gloss. Made of 100% pure, natural and organic ingredients. Packaged in a perfectly pocket sized 0.25oz tin with clear lid.

Tint
Available in Un-tinted, Hibiscus (for a faint berry tint, shown above), or Beet Root (for a faint reddish tint).

Scent
A subtly seductive and oh so kissable blend of pure Vanilla and Cinnamon essential oils.

Ingredients
Coconut Oil, Beeswax, Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter, Vitamin E, Natural Powder coloring (Hibiscus or Beet Root depending on tint)

Recipe
Each order includes your very own DIY recipe to recreate this product at home.

Recycle & Reuse
Each order also includes simple instructions for mailing back your empty tin for a discount on your next order.

Happy Homesteader
Why the recipe and recycling program? We are dedicated to encouraging sustainable, simple living and a can do spirit. We want you to make do with less and enjoy it!

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Silky Smooth Homemade Deodorant

This smooth 100% Natural deodorant is effective, cheap, and easy to make. Some homemade deodorants use Baking Soda, which I found to be irritating to my skin. The arrowroot which has natural drying properties (I use it on it’s own for a Dry Shampoo), works very well on it’s own here.

Don’t be afraid to get creative and experiment with ingredients and scents. This is my personal blend and I love it!

Ingredients: use only pure, organic, 100% natural products. I buy mine in bulk.

• 3 Tbsp Coconut Oil
• 2 Tbsp Shea Butter
• 2 Tbsp Arrowroot
• 1 Tbsp Beeswax
• 1 Tbsp Jojoba Oil
• 1/2 Tsp Vitamin E
• 20 Drops Vanilla Essential Oil

Directions:

1. In a double boiler (smaller pan set in a larger one full of water) over low heat, melt Coconut Oil, Shea Butter, and Beeswax. Stir until just melted. Remove from heat.
2. Stir in Arrowroot, Jojoba Oil, Vitamin E, and Vanilla Essential Oil. Whisk until Arrowroot is completely incorporated.
3. pour mixture into containers and let cool until hard. 

This recipe will make enough to fill a 2oz glass jar. I like this size for home and make 1oz jars to travel with. You will find that a little goes a long way.

While it will cool to a soft solid, it is not intended to be used in a stick applicator. Use a dab on your finger straight from the jar.

Note: Quickly clean off pots and spoon with soap and hot water. Because I make oil/wax based products regularly, I have a devoted set of simple cookware: 2 small pots to make a double boiler, a metal tea spoon, a set of metal measuring spoons, and a scrubber to clean up with.