for lip balm: local alternative to shea butter, coco oil, etc.?

[zippelk]

can you use veg oil or something else? I'd appreciate hearing about successful alternative recipes you have used. if I have to go to the store and buy shea butter, I might as well just buy chapstick!
thanks

[A10fuelfxr]

The problem with Chapstick and similiar products is that they contain petrolatum or petroleum. Not the best stuff to be putting on or near your mouth.

[A10fuelfxr]

Shea butter is a component used due to beneficial, curative properties.

[kchendershott]

I have tried both olive oil and canola oil, besides the expensive oils. So far, everyone's hands down favorite is the following recipe:
1 part beeswax (by weight)
4 parts canola oil (by liquid volume)
A few drops of spearmint oil.

For example:

2 oz. beeswax
8 oz. oil
2 drops spearmint oil

Combine in a double boiler until beeswax has completely melted. I buy tubes on eBay, and pour the liquid balm from a small creamer with a sharp spout, but it's still a messy business. It might be easier to pour into little lip balm tins.

[zippelk]

I have tried both olive oil and canola oil, besides the expensive oils.

exactly what I wanted to hear, thanks kchendershott!!!

[berkshire bee]

I use beeswax, almond oil, and essential oil for flavoring