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Cannabis Infused Lip Balm

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Cannabis Infused Lip Balm

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Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 0
Moisturizes and heals cracked lips!
Terpenes & Flavor Profiles: This lip balm may carry the aromatic and therapeutic benefits of cannabis terpenes like Myrcene (Earthy, Musky, and Relaxing), Limonene (Citrusy and Uplifting), or Caryophyllene (Spicy, Peppery, with anti-inflammatory effects). The additional essential oils like Lavender or Peppermint will add soothing, calming, and refreshing aroma to the balm.
Bodily System Help: The cannabis-infused lip balm primarily benefits the dermal system by moisturizing and healing cracked or dry lips. Cannabis, especially with CBD and THC is known for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties, promoting skin regeneration. The terpenes may also offer calming effects to help soothe any irritation.
Serving Size: This recipe makes approximately 5-10 lip balms depending on the size of container used.
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Equipment

  • Slow Cooker or Double Boiler
  • Small glass or Metal container (lip balm tubes, tins, or small jars)
  • Cheesecloth or Fine mesh strainer (for straining cannabis oil)
  • Heatproof bowl (for melting the balm mixture)
  • Spoon for Stirring

Ingredients

  • 1 TBS Cannabis-infused coconut oil🌿🥥 (or any other cannabis oil that you prefer, such as olive oil or jojoba oil. Cannabis is optional)
  • 1 TBS Beeswax pellets🐝 (natural and organic for the best results)
  • 1 tsp Shea butter🧈 (moisturizes and heals)
  • 1 tsp Cocoa butter🧈 (adds a smooth texture and nourishes the skin)
  • 5-10 drops Essential oil of your choice (Lavender or Peppermint are great for soothing and cooling)
  • 1/2 tsp Vitamin E oil (natural preservative and skin healer)
  • 1-2 drops OPTIONAL: Natural flavoring (such as vanilla or peppermint for a pleasant taste)

Instructions

Infuse the Cannabis into Oil

  • If using pre-infused oil, skip this set of instructions and go to the "Melt the balm base" instructions.
  • In a slow cooker or double boiler, combine the decarboxylated cannabis and 1/4 cup of carrier oil (such as coconut oil)
  • Heat on low for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • After the infusion period, strain out the plant matter using a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer.
  • Allow the oil to cool before using it in the recipe.

Melt the balm base

  • In a small double boiler or slow cooker combine the oil, beeswax, shea butter, and cocoa butter.
  • Heat gently, stirring occasionally, until everything has completely melted and combined into a smooth liquid.

Add final touches

  • Remove from heat and add Vitamin E oil and your chosen essential oils.
  • Stir to ensure everything is mixed evenly

Pour into containers

  • Pour the melted balm mixture into small lip balm containers or metal tins.
  • Allow the lip balm to cool at room temperature for 4-6 hours or in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until it has fully set

Enjoy!

  • Once the balm has cooled and hardened, it is ready for use.

Betsy’s Infusion Notes:

🐝Ensure you use organic beeswax to keep your balm as natural as possible.
🍃🪻You can adjust the flavor and scent by experimenting with different essential oils. For example, peppermint provides a cooling effect, while lavender is known for its calming properties
🧊Store the lip balm in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight to preserve its potency and shelf life.
🌿If you’re new to cannabis-infused products, remember that THC content can vary depending on your strain and infusion method. Start with a smaller amount of balm to see how it affects you.
Enjoy creating your lip balm! It’s a perfect product for moisturizing and healing dry lips, with the added benefits of cannabis (if chosen) for a soothing experience.

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🍴Pro Tip #1

Dosage Tolerance (tap here to read more…)

Remember, everyone’s cannabis dosage tolerance is different. Only you know your tolerance preferences, so listen to your body. If you do not know where to start, go low and start slow!

Below each recipe card (this recipe included!) are Betsy’s recommended calculators that are the most helpful to calculate your final cannabis dosage!

Some people choose to start out by measuring their tolerance levels by eating a pre-dosed gummy purchased from their local dispensary. Typically, a standard gummy should be approx. 10 milligrams per piece. If you eat a whole gummy and it is too potent, start by micro-dosing your meals under 10 mg per serving. If you eat a whole gummy and it is not enough, increase your per serving potency to over 10 mg per serving.

🍴Pro Tip #2

Microwaves & Cannabis (tap here to read more….)

NEVER microwave a cannabis infused food item. The microwave will zap and kill any positive cannabinoid effects.

🍴Pro Tip #3

Infusion-Versatile Recipes (tap here to read more…)

All recipes are infusion-versatile. You do not have to infuse any recipe for excellent results. All recipes can be made without any cannabis infusion at all. You choose whether your meal will be a virgin non-infused meal, a cannabis micro-dosed meal, or a full-bodied cannabis infused meal.

🍴Pro Tip #4

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All recipe cards are dynamic! You can adjust the serving sizes, toggle the recipe to “cook mode” so your screen does not go dark while you are preparing food, rate the recipe with stars, save the recipe to your own personal recipe box (if you are a member), add personal notes to each recipe card and create your next shopping list based on your weekly meal planning that can be managed in your recipe box and more!

🍴Pro Tip #5

Combine Multiple Infused Staple Ingredients in one Dish! (tap here to read more….)

Each recipe card provides recommended cannabis infusions. Choose one staple ingredient infusion method or choose several infused ingredients (including tossing in some flower for garnish) to create culinary art perfected to your desired potency in your own kitchen! Use our Mix ‘n Match Potency Calculator if you are trying multiple ingredient infusion methods for one recipe.

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Introduction to our Calculators

Below you will find one or more calculators inserted into this post applicable to the above recipe. Before you get started, here are some helpful tips on how to maximize our calculators throughout Grass with Class. Click on the 🤖 Bot Headlines 🤖 below to expand explanations to maximize every aspect of Grass with Class: Cooking with Cannabis.

🤖 How do I read my flower label? 🤖 Click here to expand this topic 🔓.

🕵Look at the Potency Percentage Profile on your Flower Label. Depending on the dominancy of the flower (CBD or THC) there will be a line that says either THCA% or CBDA%.
🕵Look for the letter “A” at the end of THC or CBD line item on the label. This is the raw, non-decarboxylated originating estimated potency for your newly purchased flower. Search for the line item on your label that says either “THCA” or “CBDA” depending on the dominant flower you are using. The numbers for this line item will be in the format of two digits a decimal point and two more digits.
👉💡 For example “CBDA 15.75% or THCA 18.72%”. Enter your label percentage into the calculator fields that call for flower label deets.

🤖 Wait, What? A Flower Label? 🤖 Click here to expand this topic 🔓

If you have “lost” your label 😉, your flower THCA% or CBDA% will range roughly between 15.00% to 25.00%.
👉💡 If you know the strain of your flower, you can look up the general cannabanoid profiles that are typical for that particular strain such as Bubba Kush or Terple Purple. If you have lost your label and you do not know the flower strain, your guess is as good as ours! 🫠
👉💡 If you cannot identify your flower strain type, Betsy Bot recommends that you enter the “ceiling” or highest estimated percentage of 25.00%. per mg/g of flower. Enter this into the calculator fields that call for flower label deets.
👉💡Remember, you can always consume more but you cannot consume less.

🤖 Decarboxylate? 🤖 Click here to expand this topic 🔓

📌ALL of our Potency Form Calculators assume that you intend to OR already have DECARBOXYLATED your flower. If you do not know how to decarboxylate your flower, Betsy Bot or our FAQs can help you with this step before moving on to your staple ingredient infusion.
👉💡You may notice that the potency of your flower goes down when you decarboxylate, HOWEVER, the bio-availability of flower benefits go UP when you decarb your flower.
👉🧬The decarbed flower bioavailability provides a much better experience for the diner as well as maximizes the medicinal benefits of the flower itself.

🤖 Measuring Flower 🤖 Click here to expand this topic 🔓

🌿🌳Our calculators help you determine the approximate milligrams of potency per one (1) Gram of Flower Weight.🌳🌿
📌NOTE: A scale is extremely helpful to weigh your flower plant matter. Kitchen scales and jewelry scales (for micro-dose measurements) are recommended for this PFC.
👉💡Determining your starting milligrams calculation works for both CBD and THC Dominant Flower.

🤖 Flower Weight Guide 🤖 Click here to expand this topic 🔓

⚖ 1/8 ounce of Flower = 3.5 grams in weight
⚖ 1/4 ounce of Flower = 7 grams in weight
⚖ 1/2 ounce of Flower = 14 grams in weight
⚖ 1 whole ounce of Flower = 28 grams in weight

🤖 Play Tips 🤖 Click here to expand this topic 🔓

🤹PLAY with different flower weights in this calculator until you find the dose you want.
👉💡 For example: If you want to use your herb garnish for 5 servings at 10 mg per serving then your batch of ground flower buds needs to equal at least 50 mg of CBD or THC total, depending on flower dominancy.
👉💡FORMULA: 50 / 5 = 10

🤖 Measurement Conversions 🤖 Click here to expand this topic 🔓

🔀 5 milliliters (ml) = 1 teaspoon (tsp)
🔀 15 ml = 3 tsp = 1 TBS = 1/2 oz = 1/16 cup
🔀 30 ml = 6 tsp = 2 TBS = 1 oz = 1/8 cup
🔀 60 ml = 12 tsp = 4 TBS = 2 oz = 1/4 cup
🔀 90 ml = 18 tsp = 6 TBS = 3 oz = 3/8 cup
🔀 120 ml = 24 tsp = 8 TBS = 4 oz = 1/2 cup
🔀 175 ml = 36 tsp = 12 TBS = 6 oz = 3/4 cup
🔀 240 ml = 48 tsp = 16 TBS = 8 oz = 1 cup
🔀 480 ml = 96 tsp = 32 TBS = 16 oz = 2 cups = 1 pint
🔀 960 ml = 192 tsp = 64 TBS = 32 oz = 4 cups = 2 pints = 1 quart
🔀 3,840 ml = 768 tsp = 256 TBS = 128 oz = 16 cups = 8 pints = 4 quarts = 3.84 Liters = 1 gallon

🤖 Plan Ahead 🤖 Click here to expand this topic 🔓

If you are going to use a Primary or Secondary Staple Ingredient infusion to infuse another treat or meal, plan ahead and make sure your Primary or Secondary Staple Ingredients are potent enough to withstand levels of dilution for your next infusion creation. Your portion potencies will become diluted in larger batch incorporations.
Examples of planning ahead include:
👉💡 adding infused sugar to a batch of cookies
👉💡 incorporating maltodextrin powder into a cake mix
👉💡adding infused honey to sweet & sour sauce
👉💡making deviled eggs with mayonaise

🤖 A Note on Labels 🤖 Click here to expand this topic 🔓

📌 DO NOT FORGET! Make SURE to label your final infusion! The more experienced you become with infusions, the more you will rely on your labels for meals and treats!

📌An example of a final label to stick to your zip lock bag or Tupperware container when using CBD or THC Dominant Flower will look like this:
366.52 mg CBD or THC for entire batch
22.91 mg CBD or THC per Tablespoon portion.

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Grass with Class Cannabis Potency Calculators

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