Kukui Oil Lip Balm Project
Kukui nut oil (pronounced koo-koo-ee) feels ultra luxurious on the skin. The kukui nut (or candelnut) tree is the state tree of Hawaii, and residents there have used the oil for many years. It’s commonly used in massage and face oils because it’s lightweight and doesn't leave skin feeling greasy.
This simple lip balm combines kukui nut oil with another popular tropical ingredient – coconut oil! A bit of premium white beeswax gives the lip balm firmness.
A touch of coconut flavor oil gives the balm a light, tropical scent. If you’re unfamiliar with flavor oils, they are essentially lip-safe fragrance oils. Interestingly, they don’t flavor the balm. If you’d like to taste the balm, you can add a touch of sweetener like Stevia or the lip smacking sweet flavor oil.
Want more simple skincare recipes? Check out these DIY skincare kits.
What You Need:
Slide Top Lip Tins - 10 tins
Kukui Nut Oil - 4 oz
Coconut Oil - 1 lb
Droppers With Suction Bulb - 1 dropper
Premium White Beeswax - 1 lb
Pineapple Flavor Oil - 3.5 oz
Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- Kukui Nut Oil - 4 oz
- Coconut Oil - 1 lb
- Premium White Beeswax - 1 lb
- Pineapple Flavor Oil - 3.5 oz
EQUIPMENT:
- Slide Top Lip Tins - 10 tins
- Droppers With Suction Bulb - 1 dropper
Instructions
You will need:
- 10 Slidey Lip Tins
- 1 oz. Kukui Nut Oil
- 1 oz. Coconut Oil
- .5 oz. White Beeswax
- 1 mL Pineapple Flavor Oil*
- Dropper
*Note: Original recipe used Coconut Flavor Oil which has been discontinued. This recipe has been updated to include Pineapple Flavor Oil.
Follow these steps:
1
In a small heat-safe container, add 1 ounce of kukui nut oil, 1 ounce of coconut oil, and 0.5 ounces of white beeswax. Place the container in the microwave and melt the balm using 30-60 second bursts. Remove from the microwave carefully, as the container will be very hot.
2
Add 1 mL Coconut Flavor Oil and mix in with a spoon until fully incorporated.
3
Carefully pour the mixture into the Slidey Lip Tins. Allow it to fully cool and harden before use. Enjoy!
Tutorial credits
Photographer: Amanda Kerzman
Kukui Oil Lip Balm Project
- LEVEL Beginner
- TIME 30 minutes
- YIELD 10 lip tins
Project Description
Kukui nut oil (pronounced koo-koo-ee) feels ultra luxurious on the skin. The kukui nut (or candelnut) tree is the state tree of Hawaii, and residents there have used the oil for many years. It’s commonly used in massage and face oils because it’s lightweight and doesn't leave skin feeling greasy.
This simple lip balm combines kukui nut oil with another popular tropical ingredient – coconut oil! A bit of premium white beeswax gives the lip balm firmness.
A touch of coconut flavor oil gives the balm a light, tropical scent. If you’re unfamiliar with flavor oils, they are essentially lip-safe fragrance oils. Interestingly, they don’t flavor the balm. If you’d like to taste the balm, you can add a touch of sweetener like Stevia or the lip smacking sweet flavor oil.
Want more simple skincare recipes? Check out these DIY skincare kits.
You will need:
- 10 Slidey Lip Tins
- 1 oz. Kukui Nut Oil
- 1 oz. Coconut Oil
- .5 oz. White Beeswax
- 1 mL Pineapple Flavor Oil*
- Dropper
*Note: Original recipe used Coconut Flavor Oil which has been discontinued. This recipe has been updated to include Pineapple Flavor Oil.
Follow these steps:
1
In a small heat-safe container, add 1 ounce of kukui nut oil, 1 ounce of coconut oil, and 0.5 ounces of white beeswax. Place the container in the microwave and melt the balm using 30-60 second bursts. Remove from the microwave carefully, as the container will be very hot.
2
Add 1 mL Coconut Flavor Oil and mix in with a spoon until fully incorporated.
3
Carefully pour the mixture into the Slidey Lip Tins. Allow it to fully cool and harden before use. Enjoy!
Tutorial credits
Photographer: Amanda Kerzman