Spring is here and the bees are busy in the blossoms of our fruit trees. I like Spring , shaking off the winter blues and getting ready for the sun on our faces again. It’s a time of birth, rejuvenation, and new beginnings.

Our skin has been shielded, and dried out over the winter months. I made a recipe today to get my lips into tip top condition for the pretty lipsticks of summer.

My friend Becky had sent us some honey and it was almost done. I wanted to preserve that flavour a little longer.  She’s in Illinois and hopefully will be sending us more soon.

I have a love of all things lemon, so why not combine these two flavours ?!

I am thinking I might use it as a hand balm also and will experiment with almond oil instead of coconut oil , and with different essential oils.

the children might actually use it because it tastes so good ( only a lick taste , not a spoonful of course)
Lemon and Honey Lip Balm
recipe

1/2 cup grated beeswax 🐝
1/4 cup coconut oil
12-15 drops 🍋 essential oil
1 Teaspoon of honey 🍯
4 -6 Small tins

Heat coconut oil and wax in a pot over a very low heat until melted. The color will be a beautiful translucent gold. Add the honey and lemon oil. Stir gently and pour into prepared tins. Allow to set ( does not take long).
*The beeswax from hobby lobby and Becky’s honey. Use the online 40% coupon off if it’s not on sale.

*Little tins I found at Dollar Tree , 4 for $1. Wish I had bought more now