In terms of storage, just know that your lip balm may change texture under certain conditions. For example, if your balm is left in the heat, your butters may melt (especially if you use cocoa butter or shea butter). Once it cools, the butters may crystallize, giving your lip balm a grainy texture. But don’t fret: “It doesn’t affect the integrity of the formula,” Blankenship says, so no need to freak out if your balm looks grainy after a few hours in the sun. Once you have the basics down, feel free to add low levels of essential oils or sweetener to mix up the flavors and make it yours. Here are some fun recipes to play with: The color yields a delicious red, but feel free to play with quantity if you’re partial to a rosier shade than a true cherry red. Again, the ball is in your court here.
