# Minty Chocolate Chapsticks These Homemade Winter Lip Balms Reflect Seasonal Flavors By M | Published 2015-12-11 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-lip-balm References: [hellonatural.co](http://hellonatural.co/4-ingredients-3-diy-beauty-gift-recipes/) & [hellonatural.co](http://hellonatural.co/) As the seasons change the skin often requires more moisturizing and hydrating products to make up for the temperature drop making these [chocolate winter lip balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-cocoa-lip) an ideal handmade fix. The balms are made using all-natural ingredients filled with rejuvenating properties to keep lips hydrated through even the chillest of days. The base of the lip balms are made using a blend of coconut oil, beeswax flakes and cocoa butter for the chocolate flavor. To accent the chocolate, drops of [peppermint essential oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-skincare-2) are added to replicate popular food flavors of the season. The lipbalms can be dyed using food coloring or left the creamy yellow color and potted. The balm mixture sets in the fridge till harden and can be ready to slather on to dry skin. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Handmade Lip Balms:** Opportunity to create unique, seasonal lip balms using natural ingredients and flavors. - **Moisturizing Skincare:** Demand for skincare products that provide extra hydration during colder weather. - **Natural Ingredient Beauty:** Preference for beauty products made with all-natural ingredients and rejuvenating properties. ### Where This Applies - **Handmade Cosmetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to offer handmade lip balms with seasonal flavors. - **Skincare:** Opportunity to develop moisturizing products specifically for combating winter dryness. - **Natural Beauty:** Opportunity to cater to the growing demand for beauty products made with natural ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extra-Sweet Free-From Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drpawpaw-lip-balms.md) - [Hydrating Lip Balm Trios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-butter-balm-set.md) - [Beverage-Inspired Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limitededition-lip-butter-balm.md) - [Pumpkin Spice-Inspired Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-latte-lip-balm.md) - [Ultra-Cushiony Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-balm.md) - [Festive Moisturizing Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-moisturizing-gifts-the-eos-holiday-collection-features-limitedediti.md) - [Returning Lip Balm Colorways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glossiers-holiday-flavors.md) - [Pocket-Friendly Lip Balms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-camp-wellness.md) - [Antioxidant-Rich Lip Salves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-cherry.md)