Lip balm

Science

• The student learned about the properties of different ingredients, such as beeswax, coconut oil, and essential oils, and how they work together to form a lip balm.
• They gained an understanding of the process of melting and mixing different substances to create a new material with specific properties.
• The student learned about the importance of hygiene and cleanliness while making the lip balm to ensure its safety for use on the lips.
• They gained knowledge about the natural properties and benefits of the ingredients used in the lip balm, such as moisturizing properties of coconut oil and protective properties of beeswax.

Encourage the students to explore variations in the lip balm recipe by experimenting with different natural ingredients and understanding the scientific impact of these changes on the final product. Additionally, they can research the properties of other natural ingredients and their potential benefits in skincare products to further explore the science behind lip balms.

Book Recommendations

• The Super-Duper Lip Balm Experiment by Karen Romano Young: A fun and educational story about a group of kids who create their own lip balm and learn about the science behind it.
• The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate the School by Judy Sierra: While not directly about lip balm, this book combines humor with science and might inspire young readers to explore more science experiments, including making lip balm.
• Janice VanCleave's Earth Science for Every Kid: 101 Easy Experiments that Really Work by Janice VanCleave: This book contains various easy science experiments related to earth and skin science, including making homemade lip balm.