How to Make Chocolate Lip Balm

Instructions

• 1

  Grab a small bowl and place some Vaseline/ petroleum jelly in it.
  
  Note: Make sure to use a microwavable bowl to avoid the bowl exploding in the microwave.

  
• 2

  Place the bowl in oven and microwave it for 20 to 30 seconds or until the Vaseline is soft and watery.
  
  Note: If you do not have a microwave oven, then you can melt the Vaseline over low heat in a double boiler. Secondly, simply put some Vaseline or petroleum jelly in a small plastic bag, seal it and float it into a bowl of hot water to soften it.

  
• 3

  Once the Vaseline/ petroleum jelly is soft, remove the bowl from oven and add in some cocoa powder to the melted Vaseline / petroleum jelly before it cools. The main purpose of adding in cocoa powder to add flavor to the lip balm therefore add the amount according to your requirement and taste.

  
• 4

  Pick a small spoon or an ice-cream stick and mix both of the ingredients for a few second until they are mixed into one another and form a well-blended chocolate lip balm.
  
  Note: You can also mix the ingredients with the tip of your index finger, but make sure to wash your finger before and after mixing them.

  
• 5

  Gently pour the Vaseline-cocoa mixture into an empty lip balm jar and seal it thoroughly. Place a lip balm sticker on the lid of the jar to give it a more professional look – optional.

  
• 6

  Your chocolate lip balm is all set, place it in the refrigerator for some time until cool and tighten well. Apply it to your lips and enjoy!