Making your own lip balm is simply a matter of melting a few butters and waxes together, stirring in a nourishing oil and a flavour, then pouring the mix into a container to set. The Azlok Lip Balm Making Kit gives you everything you need in one box, so you can create soft, moisturising balms at home without hunting for individual ingredients.
What's inside the kit
Each kit is designed to walk you through a full batch of homemade balm. It includes:
- Petroleum Jelly – 20 g
- Shea Butter – 20 g
- Cocoa Butter – 20 g
- Beeswax – 30 g
- Castor Oil – 15 ml
- Jojoba Oil – 15 ml
- Soya Oil – 30 ml
- Vitamin E Oil – 5 ml
- Almond Oil – 10 ml
- Bubblegum and Watermelon Flavour Oils – 15 ml each
- Spatula, beaker, a pair of hand gloves and a glass storage jar
The butters and beeswax form the base, the oils add slip and moisture, vitamin E supports shelf life, and the flavour oils give your balm a pleasant scent and taste.
Why make lip balm at home
When you make your own, you decide exactly what goes in and how it feels. You can keep the balm firmer for a stick-like finish or softer for a jar. Home-made balms are handy for dry, chapped lips, and you can experiment with textures and flavours until you find your favourite. It is also a lovely project to do with family, and small batches make thoughtful gifts.
How to make your lip balm step by step
- Set up cleanly. Wear the gloves, and make sure your beaker, spatula and jar are dry and clean.
- Measure your base. Start with roughly equal parts beeswax, shea butter and cocoa butter for a balanced balm. Beeswax controls firmness—more wax gives a harder balm.
- Melt gently. Place the butters and beeswax in the beaker and melt using a double boiler (the beaker sitting in a pan of hot water). Stir with the spatula until fully liquid. Avoid direct high heat.
- Add the oils. Once melted, stir in a little castor, jojoba, almond or soya oil for glide, plus a few drops of vitamin E.
- Flavour it. Take the mix off the heat, let it cool for a moment, then add a few drops of bubblegum or watermelon flavour oil.
- Pour and set. Pour into the glass jar and leave undisturbed at room temperature until solid. Test the texture and adjust wax or oil in your next batch.
Tips and safety notes
- Adjust texture: too hard? Add more oil. Too soft? Add a little more beeswax next time.
- Patch test: if you have sensitive skin or nut allergies (this kit contains almond oil), test a small amount on your inner arm first.
- Keep it food-grade in spirit: lips make contact with the balm, so keep tools and hands clean and use the flavour oils sparingly.
- Heat carefully: melted butters and wax are hot—handle the beaker with a cloth and keep children away during melting.
- Do not overheat the flavour and vitamin E oils; add them off the flame to preserve them.
Buying and storage
The Azlok Lip Balm Making Kit is priced at ₹999 and comes in packs of 1, 2, 5, 10 and 50—the larger packs suit workshops, classes or small businesses making balms to sell. Store the finished balm in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, and keep the lid closed to prevent dust and moisture. Because these are natural ingredients without heavy preservatives, use your balm within a few months and discard it if the smell or texture changes.
FAQ
How many lip balms can I make with one kit?
It depends on your recipe and container size, but a single kit typically yields several small balms. Firmer, wax-heavy recipes stretch the base further than softer, oil-rich ones.
Is this kit suitable for beginners?
Yes. It includes the base ingredients, oils, flavours and basic tools like a beaker, spatula and jar, so you can follow a simple melt-and-pour method without buying anything extra.
Can I use my own containers or lip balm tubes?
Absolutely. The kit comes with a glass storage jar, but you can pour the melted mix into your own clean tubes or tins if you prefer a stick format.
Are the flavour oils safe for lips?
They are meant for lip balm use and should be added only in small amounts. Do not eat the balm; it is a leave-on lip product, not a food. Patch-test if you have sensitive skin.
How long does homemade lip balm last?
Since it uses natural butters and oils with vitamin E rather than strong preservatives, use it within a few months. Keep it cool and dry, and discard if the colour, smell or texture changes.