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Sponsored post | Make lip balm with Ricola

Iona Bower October 19, 2022

There are many things to love about the season’s cold weather – wrapping up warm and toasty, and crisp, clear skies – however chapped lips are certainly not one of them. If you’ve yet to discover the right balm for keeping lips soft and smiling, then try this simple project from our friends at Ricola.

It makes four small pots, so you’ll have plenty to see you through the winter months or to gift to friends.

You will need:

40g shea butter

3 tbsp almond oil

1 tbsp dried herbs (such as chamomile,

lemon balm or marigold)

5 drops of essential oil (such as peppermint, lemon, lavender or lime)

Bain-marie

Wooden spoon

Sieve

Jug

4 x 50ml lidded jars

4 labels

How to make

1 Over a bain-marie, gently heat and combine the shea butter and almond oil.

2 Add the dried herbs to the warm, melted oil mixture and leave to steep for 30 mins.

3 Sieve the mixture into a jug, then add your essential oil of choice and stir well.

4 Pour the balm into sterilised jars and leave to cool in the fridge for 30 mins, then label and enjoy.

It’s not just lips that need a little extra TLC, cold weather means that Ricola’s Soothe & Clear cough drops are a must. With 13 Swiss Alpine herbs, they come in three soothing flavours: Original, Honey Herb and Honey Lemon Echinacea.

For more info, visit ricola.com

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The Simple Things

Taking time to live well

We celebrate slowing down, enjoying what you have, making the most of where you live, enjoying the company of of friends and family, and feeding them well. We like to grow some of our own vegetables, visit local markets, rummage for vintage finds, and decorate our home with the plunder. We love being outdoors and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with a job well done.

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