Hi Melissa–you can use shea butter but since cocoa butter is brittle and shea is not you might want to add a bit more beeswax so it’s not too soft. Hope that helps!
–Leah

May I please ask where you acquire your EOs? I’ve been researching for hours and hours. I have some contacts for a certain MLM company and as of late, I have been purchasing from heath food stores. They are a long drive away, so I prefer the Internet for my ordering since I’m going to get most ingredients from Amazon.

I have been making herbal tinctures and infusions for a couple of years. I liked your blog so much, you have inspired me to make your lip balm.

Again, where do you purchase your EO? Thanks! Don’t worry you won’t be persuading me by stating a company.:)

Shannon

Absolutely. Substitute for any oil that it liquid at room temp. I like grapeseed oil, avocado oil, jojoba oil or my old favorite, extra-virgin olive oil.
–Leah

Hi Shannon–thanks for stopping by. I get my beeswax from Amazon. Here is the link: http://amzn.to/1EQDHxp
–Leah