Beauty formulation
Tiger Nut Milk Lip Balm
The same lip balm structure used throughout the book, distinguished here by tiger nut's high vitamin E and oleic acid content for a genuinely satin, non-waxy finish on severely chapped or weather-exposed lips specifically.
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Ingredients
- Phase A (Wax & Lipid Phase)
- 2 tbsp (28g) Beeswax Pellets
- 2 tbsp (30 mL / 28g) Sweet Almond Oil
- Phase B (Active Dry Powder Matrix)
- 1 tbsp (8g) Tiger Nut Milk Powder
Method & application
- Melt beeswax pellets and sweet almond oil together in a double boiler over medium-low heat.
- Sift tiger nut milk powder into the melted wax phase, whisking until smooth and lump-free.
- Carefully pour the hot liquid balm into lip balm tubes or low metal tins.
- Allow to cool undisturbed for 20 minutes to solidify.
- APPLICATION
- Glide onto lips as needed throughout the day for barrier protection.
Kitchen note
This balm's satin finish (rather than a heavier, waxier feel) makes it a good choice to keep in a pocket or bag for frequent reapplication during outdoor activity.
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