This easy to make recipe is really fantastic for your lips. It glides on smoothly and you can make a bunch at once and have plenty to give as hostess or holiday gifts. You can also cut it in half our quarters to make less.

Yield: Approx. 10 ounces
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Price Category: 1
Difficulty Level: 1
Shelf Life: 6 months

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Ingredients:
1.5 ounces extra virgin olive oil
2.5 ounces avocado oil
3.5 ounces shea butter
3 ounces beeswax
20 drops sweet orange essential oil
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Blending Procedure:

   1. Place all ingredients except essential oil into a heat proof measuring cup in a hot water bath. Do not boil the water completely. Wait for the beeswax and shea butter to melt almost completely. Once they are nearly melted, remove the measuring cup from the hot water bath. Stir well.

   2. Add the essential oil next and stir to fully incorporate.

   3. Pour lip balm into lip balm tins or jars/pots and allow to cool before using.