How to make a Squeezy Lip Balm

Summary

In this video, the creator demonstrates how to make a DIY squeezy lip balm using a blend of nourishing ingredients like hober oil, castor oil, cocoa butter, and cabellina wax. The process involves melting and mixing these ingredients in a water bath, followed by adding flavor oil and vitamin E during the cooling phase. The result is a smooth, customizable lip balm or gloss with a sheer color tint. Viewers are encouraged to experiment with the formula to adjust the texture and color, and the complete recipe is available on the creator's Patreon.

Takeaways

• 😀 The main focus is on making a DIY squeezy lip balm using Cereb Belina wax and nourishing oils.
• 😀 Phase A (oil base) includes hober oil, castor oil, cocoa butter, and Cereb Belina wax for hydration, viscosity, and stability.
• 😀 Hober oil is fast-absorbing and helps to heal and soften dry lips, forming the bulk of the formula.
• 😀 Castor oil is added for its nourishing and hydrating properties to support soft lips.
• 😀 Cocoa butter provides extra viscosity, nutrients, and soothing benefits to the lip balm.
• 😀 Cereb Belina wax gels oils, disperses color in tinted lip products, stabilizes the formula, and improves skin feel.
• 😀 Phase B (cool-down phase) includes lip-safe flavor oil for scent/taste and vitamin E as an antioxidant.
• 😀 Ingredients must be cooled to around 40°C before adding Phase B to protect vitamin E and prevent damage to flavor oils.
• 😀 Lip-safe mica or pigments can be added for color, with sheer or stronger tint depending on preference.
• 😀 Pour the mixture into squeezy tubes while still liquid; reheat slightly if it becomes too thick to pour.
• 😀 Texture and viscosity can be customized by adjusting the amount of butter or Cereb Belina wax, creating either a balm or gloss-like consistency.
• 😀 The final product may appear yellow due to hober oil but looks clear on lips, and the recipe is available on the creator's Patreon.

Q & A

What is the main purpose of using Hobber oil in this lip balm recipe?

Hobber oil is fast-absorbing and helps to heal dry lips while softening them. It serves as the bulk of the oil phase in the lip balm.

Why is castor oil included in the formula?

Castor oil is nourishing, hydrating, and helps to soften dry lips, making it a beneficial addition to any lip product.

What role does cocoa butter play in this lip balm?

Cocoa butter adds viscosity, contains nutrients, and helps to soothe and soften dry skin, contributing to a smooth texture in the balm.

What is Cereb Belina wax, and why is it important in this recipe?

Cereb Belina wax is a polar beeswax derivative that gels oils, stabilizes the product, provides a smooth application, and helps suspend color in tinted lip products.

Why is it important to cool the melted oils to around 40°C before adding Phase B ingredients?

Cooling ensures that heat-sensitive ingredients like vitamin E and flavor oil are not compromised and that the flash point of the flavor oil is not exceeded.

What is the purpose of adding vitamin E to the lip balm?

Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect the oils from oxidation and extending the shelf life of the product.

How can the viscosity of the lip balm be adjusted?

Viscosity can be changed by adding more butter or Cereb Belina wax. More wax or butter creates a thicker, balm-like texture, while less keeps it softer and more like a gloss.

What options are available for coloring the lip balm?

Lip-safe mica pigments can be used for a sheer tint, or stronger pigments can be added to achieve more vivid colors, depending on preference.

Why is it recommended to pour the balm into tubes while it is still liquid?

Pouring while liquid ensures smooth filling. As the balm cools, it gels and becomes thicker, making it harder to fill tubes evenly. Slight reheating can be used if it thickens too early.

How does the color of the oils affect the final appearance of the lip balm?

Oils like Hobber oil have a yellow tint, so the balm may look yellow in the tube but appear clear on the lips. Using more transparent oils results in a clearer product.

Can this formula be adapted for different types of lip products?

Yes, adjusting the amount of Cereb Belina wax and butter can create either a thick, tin-type balm or a more fluid, squeezy lip gloss, making the formula versatile.

Where can someone access the complete formula for this lip balm?

The full formula is available on the creator's Patreon, which is linked in the video description.