This is just one example of the many many uses for these little glass jars and tubs.
Imagine a gift of homemade tasty lip balm in a beautiful hand-blown one of a kind reusable glass container!
~ How to Make Homemade Lip Balm Directly in Happy Hollow Glass Jars.~
This is a very quick DIY run through of how I make homemade lip balm (and well, just a good dry skin salve period) directly in my borosilicate glass jars and tubs. The basic recipe can be followed here. Don’t hesitate to customize and be creative in finding your favorite flavors and textures.
More bees wax means a more solid-firm product which is great if you live in hot climates where the coconut oil will melt faster. In Texas I made a version with extra wax to keep a more solid state.
Many many homemade lip balm recipes can be found on line! Any of them will work for this.
WHY GLASS?
Happy Hollow Glass containers are 100% properly annealed borosilicate. Commonly known as Pyrex they have incredible qualities that make them a popular choice for re-use.
Check out all jars and vials here – Just be sure to pick a style with a large enough opening (ie. for your finger) to use as a balm tub or you’ll be stuck using q-tips to get it out. I will be adding a new link HERE shortly to a category specifically for tub sized worthy balm jars with wide mouths.
Borosilicate glass is thermal resistant meaning it is safe to transfer from one extreme temperature to the next without shocking and breaking the glass. This is why they are great to make directly in the boiling water or microwave without the fear of cracking.
They can be reused endless times and they are generally larger than most regular balm tubes meaning months and months of use before you run out! In which case of course you just do it all over again now that you’re a PRO! You can clean and sanitize them by simply boiling or tossing them in the dishwasher! I recommend the silverware basket. #Zerowaste #PlasticFree #VeganFriendly
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- Easy homemade coconut and beeswax lip balm
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- Basic Recipe: 2 parts coconut oil, 1 part bees wax and a few drops of vitamin E and /or other essential oils. Experiment with your favorites!
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- Simple small personal batch made right in the jar – no extra dishes!
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- You can reuse many other containers too. Here’s a sample of Happy Hollow Glass and a small jam jar! You can also see the empty chap stick tubes I filled in the background here.
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- A shallow filled pot of boiled water – removed from heat – Simply place your measured balm ingredients in the hot water and stir with a skewer until well combined and smooth – Many prefer to avoid microwaves but that will work too. This part only takes 1 – 2 minutes.
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- Made in a coffee mug for larger batches. A small Pyrex measuring cup with pour spout is ideal for filling tubes and tiny containers.
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- The beautifully cooled and finished final product!
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- This makes a wonderful salve for all dry cracked skin beyond just your lips!