Crushed Rose Petal Sparkle Lip Balm
 
 
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp beeswax
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp shea butter
  • 1/8 cup dried crushed rose petals (organic, non-pesticide)*
  • 1 tbsp rose water*
  • 1/4 vial Orchid Pink Pearl Dust**
  • 10-12 small plastic containers with lids removed
Instructions
  1. Cut the edge of a beeswax block off into slivers using a sharp, heavy knife. It is easier to slice thinner slivers. Continue until you have 2 tbsp. In a 2 cup pyrex measuring cup or a small pot, combine the beeswax slivers, coconut oil, and shea butter. Microwave for 20 seconds, repeating and stirring until everything is melted together. I had a plastic spoon that I kept in the measuring cup so that I could easily stir while microwaving and have less mess. If using a pot, melt over low heat, stirring continuously.
  2. Stir in the crushed rose petals and rose water. Stir together to blend. Sprinkle in the Orchid Pink Pearl dust and gently stir, whisking together to blend. Do not allow the mixture to cool too much as the balm will set and stick to the sides of the measuring cup and become difficult to pour.
  3. Pour the lip balm into each plastic container, set aside to cool and firm. When cool, screw the lids on and use immediately, setting extras aside in the fridge for use later.
Notes
All ingredients, with the exception of those listed below were purchased at our local Community Health Foods store.
Organic dried rose petals and rose water were found at Silk Road Spice Merchants and can be ordered online.
*Pearl Dust is used for fondant and gum paste and is found in the baking section of Michaels, our local hobby store.
Recipe by Just a Smidgen at https://justasmidgen.com/2014/07/07/blushing-bride-diy-lip-balm/