There’s something magical about a lip balm you made yourself. Not only does it feel more nourishing, but you also know exactly what’s going on your lips, no mystery ingredients, no artificial scents, just pure goodness!

I recently made a DIY coffee lip scrub and I loved the smell so much, I needed to make a lip balm version to enjoy it longer!

This DIY coffee lip balm smells like a warm vanilla latte and glides on silky smooth. It’s the kind of balm you’ll want to keep in every pocket, purse, and car console, I know I do!!

Plus, it makes a sweet little handmade gift, especially in the colder months when everyone’s lips are needing a little TLC 🙂

And the best part? It’s SO easy to make! Here’s my simple homemade coffee lip balm recipe for you to enjoy some too!

Two tubes of coffee lip balm standing upright, styled with coffee beans and a soft cloth in the background.

Ingredients + Benefits

Here are all the ingredients I used in my recipe and why I chose them:

Coffee-Infused Oil: Coffee oil brings a gentle boost of circulation to your lips (think fuller, more naturally plump lips) and is full of antioxidant goodness. It smells amazing too, warm, rich, and comforting.

Cocoa Butter: This gives the balm its creamy glide and delicious chocolatey scent. Cocoa butter is rich in fatty acids and helps repair and protect chapped lips with long-lasting moisture. I LOVE it and typically use it in all my lip balms!

Beeswax: A lip balm essential, beeswax creates a natural barrier that seals in moisture and keeps the balm solid. It’s what gives this recipe that perfect, firm texture that won’t melt in your pocket.

Vanilla Oleoresin + Coffee Essential Oil: These bring the scent to life. A few drops of each is all you need to turn this from a basic lip balm into a delicious smelling coffee chapstick.

Safety note: Coffee essential oil is strong, so use it sparingly, especially on sensitive areas like lips. And as always, test a bit first if you’ve never used it before!

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DIY Coffee Lip Balm Recipe

This recipe makes enough for about 5 standard lip balm tubes:

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon coffee-infused oil
1 tablespoon cocoa butter
2 teaspoons beeswax
4 drops vanilla oleoresin
2 drops coffee essential oil

Instructions

Start by making your coffee-infused oil. Add ground coffee to a clean glass jar and pour your carrier oil over the top until fully covered.

Stir gently and let it sit for a few weeks (shaking occasionally), then strain through a fine mesh or cheesecloth. If you’re in a hurry, you can gently warm it in a double boiler for a few hours instead.

Once you’ve got your oil ready, it’s time to make balm. In a double boiler, combine the coffee-infused oil, cocoa butter, and beeswax.

Stir occasionally until everything is fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool for about a minute (you want it warm, not hot).

Add your essential oils and vanilla oleoresin, stirring gently to blend.

adding essential oil in the measuring cup

Pour into lip balm tubes or small tins.

Top view of two open tubes of DIY coffee lip balm, with coffee beans scattered around.

Let cool completely until firm. Cap and label, and you’re done!

I keep one of these on my nightstand and one in my purse, I just love it that much! If your lips tend to dry out in the winter, this balm is rich enough to offer real relief, but still light enough for everyday use.

It is the perfect thing to use after a homemade coffee lip scrub 🙂

coffee lip balm arranged flat with coffee beans scattered around on a light surface, styled with a checkered cloth.

For even more skin-loving DIYs, you might love the Tallow Recipe eBook, or try pairing this with the Coffee Body Butter for a cozy, café-scented gift set.

DIY Coffee Lip Balm

Yield: 5 lip balms

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Active Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 3 hours

Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes

Difficulty: Moderate

A nourishing DIY coffee lip balm made with coffee-infused oil, cocoa butter, and beeswax. Moisturizes lips while adding a subtle coffee aroma.

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Materials

1 tablespoon coffee-infused oil
1 tablespoon cocoa butter
2 teaspoons beeswax
4 drops vanilla oleoresin
4 drops coffee essential oil

Tools

Clean glass jar (for infusion)
Small bowl
Spoon or spatula
Cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer
Double boiler
Lip balm tubes or small tins

Instructions

Add your ground coffee to a clean, dry glass jar. Pour the carrier oil over the coffee until it’s fully covered. Stir gently to combine. Let sit for a few weeks, then strain the oil through a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer to remove all coffee grounds. Alternatively, you can put in a double boiler for a few hours as well.
In a double boiler, combine the coffee-infused oil, cocoa butter, and beeswax. Stir occasionally until fully melted and smooth.
Remove from heat and let the mixture cool for about a minute so it’s warm but not hot.
Add the vanilla and coffee essential oils until evenly blended.
Pour into lip balm tubes or small tins. Allow to cool completely until firm.

Notes

Any carrier oil works. I used almond oil.

You can use shea butter instead of cocoa butter.

Final Thoughts

You don’t have to be a pro to make something lovely and effective like this DIY coffee lip balm.

With just a few simple ingredients, you can create something that feels luxurious, works beautifully, and smells like your favorite morning pick-me-up 🙂