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What flavoring should I use?

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For a simple flavoring, try vanilla extract or honey. You can also use essential oil or candy flavoring oil instead. If you do decide to use one of those, reduce the amount to 2 to 3 drops. Essential oils and flavoring oils are much more potent.

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What if I don't have a microwave?

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Use a spoon and hold it over a flame. Make sure to use an old spoon, because when you expose it to fire it will darken or burn.

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What type of oil should I use?

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Coconut and olive oil work best. Don't use vegetable or cooking oil.

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How do I make designs, like stripes, if I want to make a candy-cane design for mint extract?

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Make the lip balm and separate the mixture into different containers (adding different colors or flavors to each one). Get your lip balm container and pour one mixture into it, slightly tilting the container to keep the stripes. Next, pour the other mixtures with the same method as before until you are satisfied with the result.

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Can I use syrup as a flavoring/ coloring?

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You could try, but this wold not be recommended. Syrup is too runny and it would make the lip balm too gooey as a result. It would be best to stick with actual flavoring oils, extracts, and colorants.

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What can I use if I don't have any coloring or flavoring?

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You do not need coloring or the flavoring. These are simply optional ingredients that might make your lip balm look and "taste" better. You can always use a little bit of essential oil, extract, or even juice as well.

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Can I use more petroleum jelly instead of beeswax?

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No. Solid lip balm needs to be made from petroleum jelly and beeswax. The beeswax is what allows it to turn solid.

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Can I put some food coloring in the lip balm?

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Yes, you can put any coloring you want. Food coloring, lipstick, blush, and eye shadow will all do the trick. You don't have to put coloring in it, but it will make your lip balm look prettier.

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What if I want a harder lip balm to put in a tube/stick?

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If you want a harder lip balm, just make sure to not use too much oil and add more Vaseline or beeswax to it. Make sure you clean out the tube. To put it in the tube, pour your mixture in and put it in the freezer for a night.

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Can you use petroleum jelly, coco oil, and color?

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You can use either petroleum jelly or coco oil. You can add color to make your lips look prettier. If you'd like, add honey too, that will enhance the smell and taste of your lip balm.

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Can I use Vaseline instead of petroleum jelly?

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Yes -- Vaseline is petroleum jelly. Vaseline is just the name of the company selling it.

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Can I use petroleum jelly that is meant for babies?

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Plain petroleum jelly would be the best. The one made for babies may contain other ingredients that may not taste good on your lips.

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What else could I use for essence?

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You could also use food flavoring. Do not use essential oils because they may not be safe to consume.

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What is the most popular flavoring?

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Berry, mint, cinnamon, and vanilla are all very popular. If you are making the lip balm for yourself, however, you should choose something that you like.

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Where could you get containers from?

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Online or any local craft or cosmetic shops will carry cosmetics containers.

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How can I make edible lip balm to freak out my friends?

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Mix together some coconut oil with powdered drink mix. Allow the coconut oil to harden back up before pranking your friends.

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Can I use another lip balm to add color and flavor?

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You can try, but you may need to melt the mixture longer. Also, be aware that this may change the consistency of the finished lip balm.

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I made lip balm using coconut oil and Vaseline, but my mixture was mostly runny. Is this normal?

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Yes. The consistency depends on the amount of coconut oil you use, so in the future, I would add less.

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Can I use honey as a flavoring?

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Yes! This is a wonderful idea. Be aware that honey and petroleum jelly do not mix well. You will have to melt both of them in the microwave.

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What is beeswax?

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Beeswax is a wax that comes from bees. You can buy it in most drug stores.

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Could I use sweetened cocoa powder for lip balm?

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Yes, but it might not look “pretty,” so you may want to add some color to it by adding food coloring.

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Can I put jam in it if I don't have coloring or flavoring?

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I wouldn't recommend that. The lip balm would be too watery, sticky, and it would go bad very quickly.

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Will the mixture melt when it is hot outside?

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Yes, because Vaseline melts quite easily and is very soft. It's best to keep it in a cool, dry place.

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Can I use a makeshift double boiler instead of microwaving the ingredients?

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Yes, using any source of heat for this recipe is fine.

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Where do I get beeswax?

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You can get it online or from local bee farmers.

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Where can I buy Vaseline?

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You can find it any drugstore, as well as the healthcare section of grocery stores and superstores. Vaseline is a product that's commonly sold, so it's pretty easy to find.

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What if I can’t use heat? I know that heat blends it better, but I can’t use the stove, microwave, or a flame.

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You don't need to use heat, just mix all the ingredients together and it will turn out exactly the same. If you want to use heat, try using a hair dryer that does not have too much air pressure. The heat from it will melt the Vaseline.

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Can I make lip balm with petroleum jelly without heat?

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Yes, just mix all the ingredients together and it will turn out the same.

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If I add food colouring what are the consequences, how many drops should I put, and what are the positive outcomes?

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Food coloring can stain your lips, which is a pro or a con depending on what you want. Only one or two drops are needed for a tint, and add more coloring depending on how much staining (or not staining) you want it to have.

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Can I use fake blood to tint the lip balm?

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Yes that 100% works. Just make sure you only use a little bit, otherwise the lip balm might become to soupy, and it'll be too dark. Lighter pinks glorify skin.

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