This week on Tween Tuesday, we’re making some Kool Aid Lip Balm. We’ve been talking about making homemade lip balm for awhile and we finally settled on trying it with Kool Aid.
My daughter had a friend over recently and she was telling us about making lip balm with crayons. Lets face it, when kids wear lip balm, some of it ends up IN the mouth too. I am not a fan of melted crayons being in my child’s mouth. The Kool-Aid lip balm recipes I found used Vaseline and I wasn’t thrilled with that either. If there is fruit-flavored tint in the lip balm, it will end up in the mouth and petroleum jelly isn’t something I want IN my child’s mouth.
Now before you think I’m overreacting, let me explain why I’m even thinking about this. When I was in 5th grade, I remember getting my first Avon lime-flavored lip balm. I was thrilled to have it and whenever I applied it, I immediately licked my lips. Then one day, a girl in my class asked to try it. I didn’t want to say yes, but I let her anyway. Well I wish I hadn’t because when I got it back, I saw that she TOOK A BITE OUT OF IT! Can you believe that? I went home and sliced the end off and that was the last time I brought my lip balm to school! Though I am certain my children won’t be “eating” the lip balm, I still decided to make sure it was completely edible!
The girls began began with 4 packets of Kool-Aid – Watermelon, Black Cherry, Orange and Pink Lemonade. Each packet was emptied into a small glass cup, along with about 2-3 tsp of granulated sugar per cup. Then a little water was added to dissolve the Kool-Aid and sugar. (Start with just a little, like maybe a teaspoonful, then add more if needed. You can always add, but you can’t take away too much!)
Next I softened about 1 cup Organic Coconut Oil for about 15 seconds in the microwave. It cannot be firm. The oil does not need to be liquified, but at least soft enough where it will mix well with the Kool-Aid mixture. Add about a tablespoon of oil per cup and mix. Keep stirring gently until it is well blended. I needed to add at least another spoonful of oil per cup.
Divide among pots and place in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes. If it is a hot day, leave it in a bit longer to firm up, but this should be only 10-15 minutes max. Remove, then store in a cool place.
Kool Aid Lip Balm
This was a fun activity and girls had a great time making the lip balm with friends. We only used 2 tsp of sugar per packet of Kool-Aid and the flavors were all on the tart side. Since the girls like sour candies, this wasn’t an issue for them. If you need a sweeter batch and add more sugar, then I recommend making sure the coconut oil is a bit more of a liquid consistency to help it dissolves more easily.
I have no children but I may borrow some just to make this. It sounds like so much fun!
LaShon, I made some too and it was fun. I already started thinking about how to make a grown up version, maybe with a little peppermint oil too!
I figure this could also work with Rose Water and other flavors! It’s a super awesome idea for party favors 🙂
Not just for tweens! I’m going to do this for myself! And I can’t believe someone BIT your lip balm!!!! Gross!!!
I STILL can’t believe she bit it! I’m going to experiment and make some for myself too.
Fantastic idea! I would not have thought to make lip balm with Kool-Aid. Cool!
Thanks Kristin!
What a cute idea! I would never have thought to do that with Kool Aid. I have tons of coconut oil. (found you on The Wed Roundup)
Was the lip balm fairly solid? Or was the balm on the soft side?
It was solid, but if you are in a warmer climate, it will liquify just the way coconut oil liquifies.
This is so perfect!! My 5 year old would love it! Thanks for the idea 🙂
Great idea! Thanks for linking up to Tips & Tricks! Hope to see you again this week! 🙂
This looks incredible! I need to do this with my girls. Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for taking the time to party with us. We hope to see you tonight at 7 pm. It wouldn’t be a party without you! Lou Lou Girls
I’ve been wanting to try these! Coming over from the Brag About It link party. Thank you for linking up!
This is so clever! I may need to try this for myself! Thanks for linking up at Creative Spark. Hope you’ll join us again today 🙂
This is the coolest idea! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! I’ve been searching for a recipe using coconut oil rather than petroleum jelly. I already bought the bead containers, just needed the recipe! I have one question though, have you found that if you keep the container in your pocket or purse does the oil melt and become to runny? I want to do exactly this for my daughter’s 9th birthday in a few weeks but wasn’t sure if I should warn them not to keep it in their pockets?
Yes, it does melt. My daughter kept her in a baggie, in her backpack or at home.
I would have never thought to try something like that. I can’t believe that girl took a bite out of yours! That’s kinda gross and also pretty rude.
-M
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I know, right??!!
This is such a good idea! Question though…any troubleshooting tips? I can’t get it it mix right. The coconut oil keeps staying separated on top. I’ve tried 4 times now…thank goodness for such inexpensive ingredients! Thanks in advance.
And just saw that I was putting to much sugar lol
Oh great! Glad you figured it out!
Does the kool aid stain?
I personally have not experienced it, but I googled it and since there are kool aid stain removal posts, it may.
Hello! Can I replace the sugar for stevia?
I have not tried that so I’m not sure how that would come out. Would be interested to know if you try it!
A little confusing. So does each Kool-aid packet make 1 serving of lip gloss? Is it 2-3 tsp of sugar and 1 TBS of coconut oil for each lip gloss? Did you add more than 1 TBS of coconut oil, or is that what you used in total?
Yes, measurements are per packet of Kool Aid