Q&A for How to Make a Lip Balm Container

You can as long as you clean it really well and take off the label unless you're pranking people.

Yes, of course! Simply clean out the previous contents with a small butter knife or other implement to scoop it out with. Then wash thoroughly with soap and water and/or rubbing alcohol to make sure it's clean before putting something new inside.

It is safe for you to use, but you should not let children or pets around it.

You might want to use Method Two in this article if you don't want to use any bottles.

There are a lot of recipes out there for DIY lip balm and lip gloss. Generally they are made from beeswax or petroleum jelly as a base, and essential oils and extracts for the scent. Do your own search or check out the Lip Gloss and Balms category of wikiHow articles to find one that appeals to you most. Remember to have your new container ready for when you make your lip balm, so you can pour it in while it's still warm!

No, because there will be no way to open it. The lid screws onto the mouth of the bottle, so if you don't add that, it will not work.

You could, but it wouldn't be the best choice. You would also need to clean out the clay container after it dries.

You could use clay, as long as you clean out the inside after it has hardened.

No. Paper gets wet. Use a plastic, metal or glass container. You can repurpose an old container.

No. Lip balm has to be solid and moisturise your lips. You can add cocoa powder, beeswax and coconut oil and melt these ingredients instead. Cocoa powder is only for flavouring, which is optional.

No. It’s optional and the sandpaper just makes it more smooth. Try repurposing an old container if possible.

Yes. Be careful and make sure none of the paint is in the container, where the balm goes.

Small hand cream containers or eyeshadow compacts work well. You can even use a locket.