To make beetroot lip balm, you will need the following materials and ingredients:
Materials:
- Lip balm container (about 10mL)
- Double boiler OR a small heatproof bowl and saucepan
- Spatula or spoon
- Cheesecloth or coffee filter
- Kitchen scale (optional, but useful)
- Small funnel
Ingredients:
- Coconut oil
- Olive oil (or other shiny carrier oil like castor oil)
- Beetroot powder
- Cocoa butter
- Beeswax
- Vitamin E oil (optional)
There are different methods to make beetroot lip balm, but most recipes involve infusing the oil with beetroot powder before mixing it with other ingredients. Here is a recipe from The Crunchy Ginger:
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Infuse the oil with beetroot powder: In a double boiler or a small heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, melt 15g of coconut oil, 3g of olive oil, 8g of beetroot powder, 1g of cocoa butter, and 2g of beeswax. Stir occasionally until the mixture is fully melted and combined. Remove from heat and let it cool for a few minutes. Strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or coffee filter to remove any beetroot particles.
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Add vitamin E oil (optional): If desired, add a few drops of vitamin E oil to the mixture and stir well.
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Pour into a lip balm container: Using a small funnel, pour the mixture into a lip balm container. Let it cool and solidify before using.
Positive aspects of making beetroot lip balm at home include knowing exactly what ingredients are going into the product and being able to customize the color and texture to your liking. Beetroot powder is a natural colorant that can give a pink or red tint to the lip balm. It also contains betalains, which provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits to the skin.
Negative aspects of making beetroot lip balm at home may include the time and effort required to infuse the oil with beetroot powder and the possibility of the final product not turning out as expected.
Overall, making beetroot lip balm at home can be a fun and rewarding DIY project for those interested in natural skincare.
