Beetroot Tinted Lip Balm is a lush, handmade remedy that combines the antioxidant benefits of beetroot with deeply moisturizing oils to protect and enhance your lips. This balm offers a subtle rosy tint from natural beet pigments, giving you a vibrant flush without synthetic dyes. Infused with coconut oil, beeswax, shea butter, and vitamin E, it glides on smoothly, sealing in hydration while adding color.
It’s ideal for dry lips, sensitive skin, and those seeking a clean beauty alternative to commercial lip products. The base ingredients are known for their emollient and healing properties: coconut oil softens, shea butter nourishes, and beeswax locks moisture in. Vitamin E adds an extra shield against environmental stressors. The addition of beetroot not only provides the tint but also contributes essential vitamins and flavonoids that support skin health.
This recipe is easy to prepare, requires minimal equipment, and is customizable to your scent and tint preferences. Whether you’re crafting for personal use or gifting loved ones, this balm brings thoughtful luxury with every swipe.
🧺 INGREDIENTS:
- 1 medium fresh beetroot
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
- 1 teaspoon shea butter
- 1 teaspoon vitamin E oil
- 5–10 drops essential oil (optional – rose, peppermint, or orange work well)
📝 INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Extract Beetroot Tint
- Wash, peel, and thinly slice your beetroot.
- Place slices into a blender and puree until smooth.
- Strain the puree using fine muslin cloth or a sieve to collect the juice. This vibrant extract will be your natural pigment. Set aside.
2. Melt the Base Ingredients
- In a double boiler, combine coconut oil, beeswax pellets, and shea butter.
- Heat gently over low flame, stirring until everything melts into a smooth liquid. Don’t allow it to boil—slow melting preserves nutrient integrity.
3. Infuse with Beetroot
- Once melted, remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly—just enough that it won’t degrade the beet juice.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of beetroot juice slowly. Mix until you reach your desired color intensity (start light—you can always add more).
- Add vitamin E oil and essential oil (if using). Stir until fully combined.
4. Pour and Set
- Carefully pour the mixture into small balm tins or tubes.
- Let them sit undisturbed at room temperature until fully solidified—this usually takes 1–2 hours.
- Once set, cap your containers and label if desired.
💡 Tips & Variations:
- For a deeper tint, reduce moisture in beet juice by gently simmering it before use.
- Adjust scent by trying lavender, cinnamon, or lemon essential oils.
- For a balm with shimmer, add a pinch of mica powder or pearl dust.
- If you’d prefer a vegan version, swap beeswax with candelilla wax.