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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.

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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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