Last Updated on June 1, 2025 by Nico
This DIY calendula lip balm recipe uses 4 all-natural ingredients and is a herbal powerhouse when it comes to healing lips and skin.
Calendula is a beautiful golden flower that is well-known for, among other things, its skin and wound healing properties.
Calendula oil and calendula salves specifically can be useful for healing minor burns, cuts, bites, and irritation. They also act as powerful antifungals, and can be useful in naturally treating diaper rash, eczema, or other minor skin ailments.
This means that this lip balm is great for lips, but can also be used all over your body, to help heal any skin irritation or issues you may have.
(If you’re looking for other simple self-care ideas, try this all-natural vanilla coconut sugar scrub or this natural DIY eucalyptus linen spray.)
To make calendula lip balm, you need calendula oil. You can find this online, but you can also make your own. It’s simple to make at home and very economical.
How Do You Make Calendula Oil?
You only need two ingredients: dried calendula flowers and a carrier oil, such as jojoba oil, fractionated coconut oil, high quality extra virgin olive oil, etc.
Fill a glass container about ¾ of the way full with dried calendula flower heads. Then pour your carrier oil overtop the flowers until they are completely covered. Cover the jar and leave it for about a month in a sunny, warm spot.
Finally, simply strain the mixture off and store in a sealed container. It’s best to store it away from direct sunlight. It should last between 1-2 years. (Check out Our Gabled Home has a great tutorial for making your own DIY Calendula Oil.)
Our calendula flowers aren’t quite ready yet and so for this calendula lip balm recipe I will use store-bought calendula oil. You can find great options online. Just make sure to look for products with high quality carrier oils (such as jojoba oil).
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Ingredients
Shea Butter
Calendula Oil
Beeswax Pellets Or Granted Beeswax
Lavender Essential Oil – Optional (For Scent)
Tools You Need
Double Boiler – You can use a large bowl sitting on top of a boiling pot of water as my double boiler.If you do this too, make sure you use a bowl you’re okay to use for homemade self care remedies only or to get rid of. The beeswax is difficult to completely remove from the bowl.
Spoon – Again, make sure you use a spoon that you are okay retiring from your kitchen.
Container for storing lip balm – I am using a small container I had on hand.
Instructions
Add the shea butter, calendula oil, and beeswax pellets to a double boiler.
Heat until the shea butter, oil, and beeswax are completely combined.
Turn off the heat and drop in the lavender essential oil.
Pour the mixture into your lip balm container.
Allow the mixture to cool before using. This happens in about 20 minutes.
Variation Ideas
Beyond being a great simple self care recipe, this lip balm would make a lovely present for someone special. You could change up the scents depending on the occasion.
Winter – You could swap lavender essential oil for peppermint or cinnamon.
Summer – You could add a few drops of vanilla extract for a summery scent.
Expert Tips
Make sure everything melts completely in your double boiler. Otherwise the lip balm can become grainy.
For a faster and more uniform end result, harden the lip balm in the fridge.
FAQ
Calendula salve can last about 2 years if stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
Calendula salve is great at healing minor skin issues. These are things like minor burns, scraps, rashes, general dryness, etc. It can also be useful in naturally treating diaper rash, eczema, or other minor skin ailments.
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Simple DIY Calendula Lip Balm Recipe
Equipment
- Double Boiler – You can use a large bowl sitting on top of a boiling pot of water as my double boiler. If you do this too, make sure you use a bowl you’re okay to use for homemade self care remedies only or to get rid of. The beeswax is difficult to completely remove from the bowl.
- Container for storing lip balm (repurposed or new)
Materials
- 1 Tablespoon Shea Butter
- 4 Teaspoons Calendula Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Beeswax Pellets Or Granted Beeswax
- Optional – 15 Drops Lavender Essential Oil For Scent
Instructions
- Add the shea butter, calendula oil, and beeswax pellets to a double boiler.
- Heat until the shea butter, oil, and beeswax are completely combined.
- Turn off the heat and drop in the lavender essential oil.
- Pour the mixture into your lip balm container.
- Allow the mixture to cool before using. This happens in about 20 minutes.
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