Azlok's Avocado & Jojoba Lip Balm Base is a pre-blended, ready-to-use lip balm mix that you simply melt and pour into tubes or tins — no formulating from scratch needed. It combines coconut oil, beeswax, shea and cocoa butter with avocado and jojoba oils to give a smooth, non-greasy balm that keeps lips soft and comfortable.
If you make lip balms for a small business, gifting, or just for your own use, this base saves you the trouble of weighing and heating a dozen separate ingredients. The tricky ratios are already done. Your job is to melt it gently, add anything you'd like (a food-grade flavour or a hint of colour), and set it.
What is in the base and why it matters
The blend is built around ingredients well known in lip care:
- Avocado oil (Persea Gratissima): a rich, emollient oil that helps ease dryness and keep lips supple.
- Jojoba oil (Simmondsia Chinensis): closely resembles the skin's own oils, so it moisturises and protects without feeling heavy.
- Beeswax (Cera Alba): gives the balm structure and a protective seal.
- Shea and cocoa butter: add slip, softness and long-lasting comfort.
- Coconut, castor, sweet almond and soybean oils round out the glide and shine.
- Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) and BHT help keep the oils from turning rancid.
The base comes as a solid paste, light green to off-white in colour, which is normal given the natural oils inside.
How to use it
Working with the base is straightforward:
- Weigh out the quantity you need — remember 500 g fills a lot of small tubes.
- Melt it gently using a double boiler or a heat-safe bowl over warm water. Keep the heat low; overheating can dull the texture.
- Stir until fully liquid and uniform.
- If you like, add a small amount of cosmetic-grade flavour oil or lip-safe colour once it's melted. Go light — a little goes a long way.
- Pour into clean lip balm tubes, tins or pots before it starts to set.
- Let the balms cool undisturbed at room temperature until solid, then cap them.
Do a small test batch first so you can judge how firm the set balm feels and adjust your pouring temperature.
Tips and honest safety notes
- Keep everything clean. Sanitise tubes, spatulas and bowls to avoid introducing moisture or bacteria.
- Use only lip-safe, cosmetic-grade additives. Ordinary fragrance oils or food colours are not always meant for lips.
- Contains beeswax and nut-derived oils (sweet almond, cocoa). Mention this if you sell to customers, as some people have allergies.
- Patch-test a finished balm on the inner arm before regular use, especially if you have sensitive skin.
- This is a cosmetic base, not a medicine. It moisturises and protects lips but does not treat medical skin conditions.
- Avoid pouring the balm too hot into plastic tubes, as excess heat can warp them.
Buying and storage
The base is available in sizes from 500 g up to 25 kg, so you can start small and scale up as your batches grow. Pricing begins at ₹499, and the country of origin is India. Azlok supplies it in packaging suited to the quantity you order.
Store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat, with the container tightly closed. Kept properly, the base has a shelf life of about two years. If you notice an off smell or a change in colour beyond the normal light green to off-white range, it's best not to use it. Keep it out of reach of children.
FAQ
Do I need to add anything to the base?
No. It is ready to use — you can melt and pour it as is. Flavour and colour are optional extras if you want a customised finish.
What is the best way to melt it?
Use a double boiler or a bowl set over warm water on low heat. Stir until fully liquid, then pour. Avoid direct high heat.
How many lip balms will 500 g make?
It depends on your tube size, but a standard 4.5 g lip balm tube means roughly 100 balms from 500 g, allowing for a little wastage during pouring.
Is it suitable for people with allergies?
The base contains beeswax, sweet almond oil and cocoa butter. Anyone with nut or bee-product allergies should avoid it, and it's good practice to list ingredients if you sell your balms.
How long does it last?
The base has a shelf life of about two years when stored cool, dry and sealed. Finished balms will keep well within that window if made hygienically.