Beeswax & Honey Lip Balm

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Beeswax & Honey Lip Balm

A small-batch balm from beeswax, a little oil and a touch of honey. Makes a handful of tins — good for giving away.

Time
25 min
Course
Home
Pour
Clover

How

  1. 1

    Melt 1 tbsp beeswax with 2 tbsp avocado oil over low heat.

  2. 2

    Remove from heat, whisk in ½ tsp honey quickly.

  3. 3

    Pour into tins and let set.

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Kailua Honey

Kailua Honey

Kailua, HI

wildflower · macadamia

Alonso Apiaries

Alonso Apiaries

Clewiston, FL

wildflower · orange blossom

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