Diy Bug Bite Relief Stick Tutorial
This bug bite balm is made using beeswax, shea butter, coconut oil and essential oils that soothe the itch of insect bites. A natural homemade remedy for minior skin irritation.
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- 28.4 grams beeswax (2 Tablespoons)
- 26.8 grams shea butter (2 Tablespoons)
- 13.06 grams coconut oil (1 Tablespoons)
- 24 drops tea tree essential oil
- 12 drops lavender essential oil
- 8 drops Peppermint Essential Oil
- 1 capsule vitamin E oil (or 3 drops)
- 9 pieces lip balm tubes (.15 ounce)
Instructions
- Melting the Wax:Beeswax is very easy to work with due to its low melting point. However, it can be messy. Protect floors and counters or avoid drips!First, place the required amount of beeswax in your double boiler set up (or small saucepan). Water in the bottom pot and ingredients in the top. Use the stove top element to slowly heat.I have several of the little double boiler inserts linked above. They are great for crafting.Your wax can be in blocks, pellets or shaved. It takes a while to melt - be patient and gentle.
- Adding Butter and Oil:Once your beeswax has liquified, add the coconut oil and shea butter. Don't be alarmed if the wax temporarily hardens again - it will quickly melt again.Continue to gently warm until these ingredients are liquid and mixed together. I use chop sticks or wooden skewers to stir but you can use whatever you wish to be dedicated to wax projects.
- Mix in Essential Oils:Remove the container from heat and add your essential oils. Count the drops – don’t use too much. We don’t want the essential oils to be overheated – that is why you remove the mix from the heat before adding them. (Add a few drops of vitamin E oil if desired – this is optional but it does help keep the oils from spoiling).
- Pouring into Containers:Stir well and let the mixture cool for a couple of minutes. Then slowly pour into empty lip balm tubes or small wide mouth jars or tins – depending on which container you prefer to use.
- Add Caps When Cool:If using plastic lip balm or chapstick tubes, let the mixture cool before adding the caps.
- Labels Please:You don’t want anyone applying the bug bite stick to their lips so label the container - even if you are only making them for yourself. Create some types of label. If you plan to give them away – I would list the ingredients -just in case someone may have allergies.
Notes
** Remember - anyone can be allergic to almost any thing. Use on a small area at first
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