Vaseline-Like Lip Balm (Petroleum-Free) Recipe

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💧 How to Make Vaseline-Like Lip Balm (Petroleum-Free)

Looking for the moisturizing power of Vaseline without using petroleum jelly? This DIY Vegan Lip Balm delivers that same glossy, soothing texture using only plant-based, skin-loving ingredients. Ideal for dry, chapped lips, this balm combines deep hydration with a soft, slick feel—minus the synthetic stuff.

Let’s take a closer look at each ingredient and what it brings to the table.

🧈Shea Butter

Known for its buttery consistency and rich nutrient profile, shea butter is deeply hydrating and anti-inflammatory. It forms the base of this balm, helping soothe and soften lips.

🌿Candelilla Wax

This plant-based wax is a vegan alternative to beeswax. It’s softer, glossier, and gives the balm a semi-solid, Vaseline-like consistency. It's also non-comedogenic and rich in nutrients.

✨Castor Oil

Castor oil adds a beautiful shine and silky slip to lip balm—similar to petroleum jelly, but with added anti-inflammatory and humectant benefits.

🌱Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil mimics the skin’s natural sebum, making it incredibly soothing for dry or cracked lips. It's lightweight and quickly absorbed, preventing a greasy residue.

💧Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E promotes healing and protects the lips from environmental damage. It also acts as a natural preservative, helping extend the balm's shelf life.

🌿Optional: Essential Oil (Vanilla, Peppermint, or Rose)

For a touch of aromatherapy, essential oils offer scent and mild therapeutic benefits. Peppermint gives a cooling tingle, while rose and vanilla add gentle floral or sweet notes.

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✅ Ingredients (makes about 1 small jar or 2 tubes):

1 tbsp Shea butter (soft, moisturizing base)

1 tbsp Candelilla wax (vegan alternative to beeswax, softer than beeswax, gives a Vaseline-like texture)

1 tbsp Castor oil (adds shine and slickness like petroleum jelly)

1 tbsp Jojoba oil (light and skin-soothing)

½ tsp Vitamin E oil (heals and protects dry lips)

(Optional) 2–3 drops of vanilla, peppermint, or rose essential oil

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🧴 How to Make It

Makes: ~1 small jar or 2 standard lip balm tubes

Instructions:

In a heat-safe glass bowl or double boiler, combine shea butter, candelilla wax, castor oil, and jojoba oil.
Gently heat over simmering water until fully melted.
Remove from heat, stir in vitamin E oil and essential oils (if using).
Pour into lip balm tubes or a small jar while still liquid.
Let cool and harden for about 30 minutes before use.

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🌱 Why Choose Petroleum-Free?

Petroleum jelly is an occlusive—it sits on top of the skin but doesn’t actually nourish it. Plant-based alternatives like shea butter, castor oil, and jojoba oil not only lock in moisture but also deliver hydration and healing benefits.

This recipe gives you that same rich, slick texture without clogging pores or relying on fossil fuel byproducts.

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