5 Steps to Make Beetroot Lip Balm at Home – A Natural Color for Soft, Healthy Lips

Dry, chapped lips are driving you crazy, especially since over-the-counter lip balms merely mask the issue temporarily or have artificial preservatives. Then there’s a beetroot lip balm—a completely natural product that heals, moisturizes, and even gives a soft pink color.

It’s really simple to know how to make beetroot lip balm at home, and what you are left with is chemical-free, moisturizing lip balm that feels like silk each time you use it.

Why Beetroot is a Lip Care Tip That Works

Beetroot has also been utilized for centuries for beauty treatments, notably to give cheeks and lips a natural blush. Its qualities are far more than its deep pink hue:

Natural Colour Tint – Beetroot’s rich shade provides lips with natural, healthy-looking colour without the use of artificial shade.

Hydration Boost – The natural juice hydrates the lips, making them smooth, plump, and moist. You can also pair this with more skincare remedies like homemade face packs that are easy to make with only minimal ingredients.

Vitamin-Rich – Vitamin C and antioxidant-rich, beetroot protects lips from environmental stress.

Soft on Skin – Contrary to other chemical dyes, beetroot is mild and kind to most skin types.

In short, beetroot for lips gives color and nourishment at the same time.

Ingredients for Homemade Beetroot Lip Balm

Having your own homemade lip balm for lips gives you the ability to apply the best natural ingredients. Here is what you’ll need:

• 1 small fresh beetroot
• 2 tbsp coconut oil (hydrates and heals dry, chapped lips)
• 1 tsp shea butter or cocoa butter (luscious creamy moisture)
• 1 tsp of beeswax (gives hardness to the balm)
• 3–4 drops of vitamin E oil (softens lips and extends shelf life)
• Small, sanitary tubes of lip balm

Step by Step: How to Make Beetroot Lip Balm at Home 

1. Squeeze out Beetroot Juice

Peel and grate beetroot into fine shreds. Grind it into fine paste and squeeze out the pulp using a muslin cloth or a fine sieve to obtain pure, lump-free juice.

2. Melt the Balm Base 

Melt the cocoa or shea butter and coconut oil, and the beeswax, in a heat-resistant bowl. Position the bowl over a pan of hot (simmering) water (double boiler technique) and heat the ingredients, stirring, until all ingredients melt.

3. Mix in the Beetroot Tint.

Once melted, remove from heat and pour in 1–2 teaspoons of beetroot juice and stir. Whip quickly so the color is well mixed. Add more juice for richer color, but do not add too much liquid.

4. Boost with Vitamin E

Add a few drops of vitamin E oil. Not only is it a moisturizer for your lips, but it is also a natural preservative.

5. Fill and Set 

Fill liquid balm small tin cans or containers. Let it cool at room temperature for two hours and use.

How to Use Beetroot Lip Balm Most Effectively

You can apply beetroot lip balm the same way that you would use any other balm—whenever your lips are parched or whenever you need a pop of color. To get the optimal effect:

• Use it at bedtime and wake up to gently moisturized lips.
• Use under lipstick to help it go on more smoothly.
• Reapply throughout the day for immediate reboost of natural color.

Advantages of Homemade Beetroot Lip Balm

When you apply homemade lip balm on your lips, you’re not just being treated to smooth lips:

• Chemical-Free Care – Paraben, artificial color, and fragrance-free.
• Tintable Beetroot Juice – Vary the proportion of beetroot juice to get a lighter or deeper shade.
• Cost-Effective – A batch may last weeks, for pennies versus buying in the stores.
• Eco-Friendly – You can keep it in reusable containers so that no packaging is wasted.

Storage and Shelf Life

• Keep your beetroot lip balm in a dry well-ventilated part of your house.
• Keep in freezer in summer to avoid melting.
• Use within 2–3 months for best freshness.

Other Ideal Beetroot Lip Balm Tips

• To give a bit of extra glow, add some drops of jojoba or almond oil. 
• If you like it firmer, add a bit more beeswax. 
• To veganize, substitute beeswax with candelilla wax. 
• You can also add 1–2 drops peppermint or lavender essential oil if you’d like the balm lightly scented. 

Precautions to Remember

•  First patch test if you have sensitive skin.
•  Natural color will fade faster than chemical color, so touch up as much needed.
•  Don’t put so much beetroot juice in—too much liquid spoils the balm. 

Having the ability to make beetroot lip balm at home is having the assurance that you are in control of what you apply to your lips. It is a quick, cheap, and enjoyable DIY that produces a balm that moisturizes, heals, and provides a beautiful natural pink color. The very first time you start using beetroot on lips, you may never use chemical products again. This little jar of natural magic can be your best friend daily—proof that sometimes the easiest solutions are the best.