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I have many questions concerning making lip balm.

When making lip balm would it be okay to use a regular chapstick (see here) that doesn't have a flavor instead of using beeswax or petroleum jelly? I have a brand new one and instead of using it I wanted to make my own and add my own flavor to it. Would I be able to do that? I also have one of vaseline (see here) that I was wondering if I could do the same thing to. I didn't see anything that resembled my question in the memories.

I'd also like to know if anyone knew what flavor is used in the Labello (ie: Nivea Lip Care) Med Protection. My brother bought some of this when he last visited Poland and it smells so good. I want to know if I'd be able to make something that smells and tastes exactly like it. Unfortunately, it's not available here and I'm not too keen on buying things online..or even overseas. Especially, something as small as lip balm.

What types of things in the kitchen would I be able to use to add flavors? I saw one tutorial that said I could use cocoa (like the instant mix stuff) to make lip balm. Would I be able to use cinnamon?

Just one more question. Could someone recommend a brand of essential oil (does this include flavor and not just scent?) that I could possibly find in Wal*Mart, Target, Michaels, or even Haar's (an herbal food store). Like I said, I don't buy things online so I have to work with what's available to me.