Comments on: Healing Lip Salve Recipe

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 22:03:34 +0000

In reply to Joanne. Hi Joanne, this is an older post and it had a few typos in it. I updated the recipe directions to indicate how much Vitamin E to use so hopefully that helps!

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sun, 27 Nov 2022 17:38:04 +0000

I would like to try this recipe. I was thinking of using it for Christmas gifts this year However, nowhere in the instructions or the article does it say how much vitamin E oil or grapefruit seed extract to use, or whether or not adding either one is optional. They are not mentioned in the directions for making the balm at all, so if I had to guess, I’d guess they’re optional.
At least three people have asked about this in the comments, but no answer has yet been provided. I read all of the comments hoping it was addressed there, but it hasn’t been yet.
Peppermint essential oil is listed twice in the ingredients list. I’m wondering if you meant to paste something in about the amount of vitamin E oil or grapefruit seed extract to use, right after it is listed in the ingredients, but accidentally pasted in “peppermint essential oil” instead. It would explain why peppermint essential oil is listed twice.
Thanks!

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 15:19:37 +0000

In reply to Katherine Pacheco. It should be fine, it would just be harder to strain.

By: Katherine Pacheco

Katherine Pacheco — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:29:44 +0000

I just made healing salve but infused all dry herbs oil and bees wax all together in a small crockpot for 8 hours. I didn’t realize I had to add beeswax last. It should be okay right. It’s light green and not to strong smelling.
All herbs are from my garden I love it.
Yarrow plantain comfrey calendula rosemary
(Not used echinacea-I have echinacea plants not many)

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sun, 30 Jan 2022 00:06:30 +0000

In reply to Carolyn. Any idea how the portions may change to make this a squeezable salve?

By: Betty

Betty — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 23:48:03 +0000

Any recommended amounts for the grapefruit seed oil? My bottle is a small bottle with a dropper lid on it. # drops?

By: Grace Jenkins

Grace Jenkins — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 13:13:41 +0000

I have been struggling with really bad chapped lips so I made this salve. It’s working miracles and really helping but I am not sure about the consistency. I mixed 1/4 cup of the oil with 1/4 beeswax and when it cooled it became very hard. Too hard to spread on my lips so I remelted it and added more oil but it’s still very hard. Any tips for making it more spreadable?

By: Jess M

Jess M — Wed, 28 Nov 2018 13:26:36 +0000

I was just wondering how much Vitamin E oil you use in this recipe. Thank you!

By: Brittany

Brittany — Thu, 08 Nov 2018 23:11:37 +0000

What do you think about incorporating lard into this recipe? Possibly sub out some of the oils??

By: Katie - Wellness Mama

Katie - Wellness Mama — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:05:45 +0000

In reply to Lia. Not sure, but since I originally created and posted this recipe in 2012, they probably copied it...

By: Lia

Lia — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 14:07:04 +0000

Why is this recipe the same as tree hugger. Com?

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 28 May 2018 23:30:58 +0000

Same here! I’ve been waiting to see if anyone mentions it in the comments!

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 04:07:43 +0000

How much grapefruit seed extract or Vitamin E is used in the recipe?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:05:05 +0000

Is it safe to add menthol crystals to this recipe instead of peppermint EO? If so, is one stronger/safer than the other?

By: Valentina

Valentina — Sat, 30 Dec 2017 05:59:31 +0000

Dear Katie,

I made this recipe today with my little sister but we found that though this would have been perfect for a chapstick tube, in the glass container it’s really hard to get the lip salve out. Also, I was told that with essential oils you shouldn’t use plastic because it releases toxins which is why I refrained from using the tubes in the first place. What should we do?

By: Erica J

Erica J — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 21:23:10 +0000

I am looking at this recipe and noticed there is no amount listed to the grapefruit seed extract it the vitamin E oil he much should be used?

By: Aliona

Aliona — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 10:43:46 +0000

Hi Katie,
Can you add shea butter to this balm to make it more soothing or is this infused olive oil soothing enough? If adding shea butter – what proportion would you use of each?
Thanks a lot! Aliona

By: Greg

Greg — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 05:41:09 +0000

In reply to pati. Vaseline (petroleum jelly) totally defeats the purpose of this recipe. It is not good for you at all. Coconut oil is wonderful for your lips and skin. Unless you are allergic to coconut oil, I would recommend to use it.

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 23:04:43 +0000

In reply to Wellness Mama. And add lavender essential oil..very soothing

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 18:28:37 +0000

In reply to Johnna. This Healing Lip Salve is a more intensive balm for dryer lips (hence the increase in ingredients). Thanks for the work you're doing to reach out to those in need!