How to Make Flavoring Oils for Lip Gloss 3 DIY Ideas

If you’ve ever wanted to make your own lip gloss with natural, yummy flavors—you’re in the right place. Today I’m sharing my favorite ways to create DIY flavoring oils for lip gloss using ingredients you probably already have (or can easily grab at a natural shop or online). And yes—these blends are lip-safe, moisturizing, and customizable.

I’ve been playing with essential oils, beetroot powder, sweet almond oil, coconut oil, olive oil, and shea butter lately, and I’m low-key obsessed with how easy it is to whip up flavoring oils that actually smell and taste good—without sketchy ingredients.

What Is a Flavoring Oil for Lip Gloss?

Let’s start with the basics.
A flavoring oil is a lip-safe, often food-grade oil infused with natural flavor and scent. Think sweet strawberry, fresh mint, citrusy orange, or even vanilla chai.

They’re different from fragrance oils (which are usually not safe to put on lips) and can be used in lip glosses, lip balms, and even roller bottle lip oils.

You can buy pre-made flavor oils—or, my favorite—you can make them yourself using essential oils, fruits, herbs, and carrier oils like sweet almond oil, olive oil, or coconut oil.

What You’ll Need to Start

Before we dive into recipes, here’s a quick checklist of your DIY flavor oil toolkit:

• Carrier oils (like sweet almond, coconut, olive, or jojoba oil) they must be natural oils.

• Essential oils (peppermint, lavender, citrus, etc.—just a drop or two per batch)

• Optional: beetroot powder for color, vanilla extract, or edible dried herbs

• Small dropper bottles or roller bottles

• A clean jar and fine strainer or cheesecloth (for infusions)

  Remeber to use natural products only. 

My Top 3 DIY Lip Balm Flavor Oils

Ready to make your lip gloss taste and smell amazing? Here are my 3 go-to DIY flavoring oil recipes:

1. Strawberry-Vanilla Sweetness 

This one smells exactly like strawberry shortcake—without any artificial junk. It’s great for lip gloss or a creamy balm base.

You’ll need:

• 2 tbsp sweet almond oil

• 1 tsp crushed dried strawberries (or a few drops of strawberry flavor oil)

• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract or a few drops vanilla flavor oil

• Optional: 1 drop of stevia for sweetness

How to make:
Warm the almond oil just slightly (don’t boil!), add crushed strawberries and vanilla. Let it steep for 1–2 hours, then strain. Store in a dropper bottle and add a few drops to your lip gloss base.

Safe, sweet, and fruity—it's my favorite flavor .

2. Cooling Mint & Lavender 

This blend is tingly, refreshing, and surprisingly calming. If you’ve got dry lips, this one is perfect because both lavender oil and sweet almond oil are super soothing.

You’ll need:

• 2 tbsp coconut oil, almond or jojoba oil

• 1 drop peppermint essential oil

• 1 drop lavender essential oil

• Optional: A few dried lavender buds for extra scent infusion

How to make:
Warm the coconut or jojoba oil, stir in dried lavender, and let it steep for 30–60 minutes. Strain, then add your essential oils. This makes a perfect roller bottle lip oil, too.

 Bonus: peppermint oil gives a slight plumping effect!

3. Orange Chai Spice 

Warm, comforting, and absolutely lip-licking good. This one’s perfect for cozy vibes (or anyone who loves spiced tea).

You’ll need:

• 2 tbsp olive oil or sweet almond oil

• 1 tsp orange peel (dried or fresh zest)

• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon or a tiny piece of cinnamon stick

• Optional: 1 drop clove or cardamom essential oil

How to make:
Gently heat the oil with orange peel and cinnamon, let it infuse for 1–2 hours, then strain. Add a drop of your essential oil if you want a stronger spice kick.

This oil smells like a winter candle—in the best possible way.

What's the Difference Between Lip Gloss and Lip Balm? (And What to Use!)

Ever wonder if you’re making lip glosses or lip balm recipes? Let’s break it down in a super simple way so you can decide what to make with your natural ingredients and achieve the best results depending on your goals.

Lip Gloss: Shine, Flavor, and Glam 

Lip gloss is all about shine, gloss, and sometimes tint or shimmer. Think of it as the fun, glowy cousin of lip balm. It’s designed to sit on top of the lips and give a slick, glossy look—perfect for that selfie-ready moment. A good gloss may also add a slight plumping effect, especially when you add peppermint oil or essential oils that tingle a bit!

To make your own lip gloss, you’ll need:

• Castor oil – super glossy and thick!

• Coconut oil or olive oil – for moisture and smoothness

• A hint of beetroot powder – for natural color

• A few drops of lip balm flavor oils like vanilla, peppermint, or strawberry

• Optional: mica powder or shimmer (for extra glam)

• Keep your mixture at room temperature for a perfect glide

Many beauty lovers in South Korea love light, glassy lip gloss made from natural oils!

Homemade Lip Balm: Moisture, Healing & Nourishment 

Lip balm is a bit more practical—it’s all about hydration and healing dry lips. A good balm sinks in and helps protect and repair cracked lips, especially during cold weather or dry air (hello Ascension Island winds!).

To make your own lip balm, reach for:

• Shea butter or cocoa butter – for a creamy, healing base

• Sweet almond oil or coconut oil – for softness and nourishment

• Beeswax – for structure and staying power (especially if you want to store in a roller bottle)

• Essential oils like lavender or peppermint (just a tiny bit for scent and benefits)

• Optional: add beetroot powder or tinted mica for a subtle tint

 If you’re into DIY lip balm using natural products, your mix can be 100% edible-safe and kid-friendly, too!

So... Which One Should You Make?

How I Use These in Lip Gloss or DIY Lip Balm

Once you’ve made your flavoring oils, just add 2–4 drops per batch of homemade lip gloss or balm. I usually mix mine into a base of:

• 1 tbsp shea butter

• 1 tbsp coconut oil

• 1 tbsp castor oil (for shine!)

• Optional: beetroot powder for tint

• 1 tsp beeswax or carnauba wax if I want a firmer balm

Melt it all gently in a double boiler, stir in your flavoring oil, and pour into lip gloss tubes or roller bottles. Let it cool and enjoy! You can create now millions of lip balm recipes.

Final Tips

• Always patch test essential oils—especially on lips!

• Use flavor oils (not fragrance oils!)—check if they’re lip-safe and edible-grade

• Label your bottles and store them in a cool spot

• Have fun experimenting! Try mixing your favorite flavors like lemon-mint, berry-chai, or chocolate-orange to create best lip products.

Let’s Chat: What’s Your Favorite Lip Flavor?

Mine rotates between mint-lavender in summer and orange chai in winter. And I always keep a roller bottle in my purse—it’s like lip gloss therapy on the go. I love my natural lip balm.

If you give any of these a try, tag me or drop a comment! I’d love to see your own blends. 

Want me to turn this into a free printable lip gloss flavor chart? Let me know—I’ll whip one up with ingredient ideas, scent combos, and label templates.