We all have our favorite brand of lip balm.
Chapstick, Carmex and Burt’s Bees are the top three sold.
Mine was Burt‘s Bees.
Almost 10 years ago, I set off in search of a good knock off recipe on the internet trying to save a little money.
Thankfully, I lucked out and my first find was “the one”.
I’ve spent time tweaking this recipe to make it perfect for our pastured pork lard.
Using pasture-raised pig lard in homemade chapstick offers numerous benefits for your skin.
It’s rich in vitamins and nutrients that nourish and moisturize your lips naturally like Vitamin E, which helps repair and protect your skin from damage caused by the sun and harsh weather conditions.
Over the years, I’ve learned some interesting little tidbits about store-bought lip balm.
While on the whole, it can be moisturizing to your lips, some brands may have ingredients that are actually making them drier: like menthol and phenol.
Opt for lip balms which contain ingredients like beeswax, cocoa & shea butter. Or better yet, try our lard lip balm recipe.
Did you know there are warning labels on your lip balm to call 911 if an entire tube is ingested? While it may be only mildly toxic and can cause stomach pains and vomiting…why would you want to put anything that is potentially toxic on/in your body. No thank you!!
Why not just make your own? You can avoid any potential allergens you may have to fragrance or ingredients because you know EXACTLY what’s in the tube.
All you need is a saucepan, mason jar, whisk and a few ingredients.
Don’t sweat it! It’s one of the easiest body/beauty (not sure what words right there) products to make! You can whip up a batch in no time.
Yes, you’re gonna be spreading lard all over your lips. And although it might not be so bad, your lips are not going to taste or smell like bacon.
This lip balm recipe is smooth and moisturizing. Full of nature’s perfect ingredients.
Try it! I’ll send you a tube if you’re hesitant.
Lip balm makes an awesome little gift. There are all kinds of neat options on Amazon for tubes or tins to put it in. Even some handy labels so you can get creative. Add your favorite essential oil or a little color!
Or host a chapstick-making party with your friends and loved ones. It’s a fun way to spend the afternoon and a wonderful way to connect.
Let me know how you like it!
What’s your favorite fragrance?
I’m always excited to hear from you!
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love this Christy! for the unaware (like me) maybe a moment talking about where to get /how to render pasture raised pork lard? looking forward to your grandma’s bd gathering next weekend! cybil
Hi Cybil! Look forward to seeing you too! I should have linked to it in the post, but here is a post I didn’t with how to render pork fat into lard. I should re-post it. 😃
https://rural-roots-ranch.com/2023/01/31/get-the-skinny-on-the-good-fat-why-you-should-render-your-pastured-pork-lard/
Where do you buy your beeswax?
Hi Avery,
I buy my beeswax from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07SC3QWR3?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1