It's that time of year again. The weather is starting to get a bit colder and our skin is starting to suffer; and it seems our lips always suffer the most! I've whipped up a fun and simple recipe for an ultra-hydrating lip butter. Give it a try and let us know what you think in the comments below.

     Step 1                                                               
     add 1/4 oz sunflower oil to a pyrex measuring cup

                              


     Step 2
     add 1/2 oz shea butter to sunflower oil
     


     Step 3                                                              
     add 1/4 oz beeswax to oil and shea butter
          


     Step 4
     place pyrex container in a double boiler on low heat until melted. mix thoroughly

      


     Step 5                                                              
     remove from heat and add 5 - 10 drops of ouh-la-lavender essential oil. mix thoroughly
                            


     Step 6
     pour mixture into small tins  and let cool be  careful not to over fill
      


     Step 7
Get creative and share!
Share your creations with your loved ones! Go crazy with the packaging and add your own little piece of specialness. Handmade gifts come from the heart and there's no better way to make someone feel special and loved than to create something from scratch, just for them. 

Be sure to keep this one in your back pocket. The holidays are just round the corner.



I can't wait to hear how your lip butters turn out. Let me know in the comments below.