Step 3 of 12 · DIY Lip Balm and Tinted Balms
Melt wax first, then butter, then oil
Melt wax first, then butter, then oil — step 3 of 12 in DIY Lip Balm and Tinted Balms. Beeswax melts ~63°C. Add shea, then oil off heat. Stir until clear. Overheat = cooked smell.

Free beauty & grooming tip: Melt wax first, then butter, then oil (step 3 of 12 from "DIY Lip Balm and Tinted Balms").
Beeswax melts ~63°C. Add shea, then oil off heat. Stir until clear.
Overheat = cooked smell.
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