Super Healing Cold Sore Lip Balm
Lemon balm is a powerful antiviral, proven to banish cold sores. Use this DIY super healing cold sore lip balm recipe to help fight & prevent cold sores.
Equipment
- 2 half-pint jars, one for infusing and one for storing the infused oil
- tin can, or a dedicated jar for melting beeswax items
- small saucepan with several inches of water in it, for melting lip balm
- 6 half-ounce tins
Ingredients
For the Lemon Balm Infused Oil
For the Cold Sore Lip Balm
- 4 tbsp lemon balm infused oil
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp coconut oil (or more lemon balm oil)
- 1/2 tbsp tamanu oil
- 1/2 tbsp castor oil
- 2 tbsp beeswax, loosely packed
- 1 tbsp shea or mango butter
- 5 drops tea tree essential oil
- 20 drops peppermint essential oil
- 2 drops clove bud essential oil
Instructions
To Make the Lemon Balm Infused Oil
- Place the dried lemon balm in a half pint canning jar.
- Pour in enough oil to cover the lemon balm completely, and fill the jar almost to the top. Leave a little room for expansion while infusing.
- Option A: For a stronger oil, cover the jar with a lid and let infuse at room temperature for 4 to 6 weeks. Shake the jar every day or two, or as often as you remember to.
- Option B: For a quicker infused oil, don't cover the jar, but instead place it in a small saucepan filled with several inches of water. Heat over a medium-low burner for 2 to 3 hours. Strain out the amount you'll need, then top with more oil.
- Store infused oil in a cool dark place. Shelf life is around one year.
To Make the Cold Sore Lip Balm
- Combine the oils, butter, and beeswax in a heat proof jar, or for easy cleanup - an empty tin can.
- Place the container down into a small saucepan containing several inches of water.
- Heat over medium-low to medium heat until melted. Don't leave melting wax and oil unattended during this time.
- Once melted, remove from heat.
- Stir in the essential oils, and vitamin E, if using.
- Pour into small tins or jars.
- Shelf life of lip balm is around 9 to 12 months, or as long as it smells fresh.