I enjoyed working. My own lipstick With natural ingredients but sometimes a girl needs a little lip balm. A natural lip gloss can add some shine and color to the lips and is easy to apply. Here’s how to make a moisturizing and nourishing natural lip gloss to give your lips some love!
DIY lip gloss
A popular tutorial for glossing your own lips is to simply mix Vaseline (petroleum jelly) and crayon. While it’s simple and offers some color, this style has a few (major) problems.
Petroleum jelly It is a product of the gasoline industry and has some potential side effects. Evidence suggests toxic hydrocarbon contamination and skin collagen breakdown. These toxins accumulate in the body and can even be transmitted through breast milk.
Then there’s the crayon problem…
While crayons are technically non-toxic, they were not intended for skin care use (in very small amounts). The dyes used are proprietary and (in particular DIY crayons) There is no way to know what you will get. In fact Crayola is adamant. Consumers should not use their prescription creams for cosmetics.
So how to DIY lip gloss?
Homemade lip gloss recipe
There are many safe and natural ingredients that you can use to make your own lip care recipes! A Lip balm The recipe is great for moisturizing lips and a natural lip gloss can do the same. Carrier oils help moisturize, while beeswax and shea butter protect. You can also add a few drops of essential oil for fragrance and added benefits.
You can add a little color or wear a clear lip gloss. Bees, butter and oils have some color in them so it won’t show up in the container, but it will on the lips. For color, mica works well to add some swirls. Another option is to dye the carrier oil with alkaline root for a red color. Beetroot powder is sometimes recommended, but it doesn’t give much color and it becomes crumbly.
How lip gloss works
Now that we’ve eliminated the crayon/vaseline option, what ingredients do we use? Common lip gloss foundations use ingredients like Versagel as a base. Although it is clear and easily colored, it also contains tongue twisters such as hydrogenated polyisobutane and pentaerythritol tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate. (Yes, that’s really a word!)
I have no desire to eat anything that puts it on my lips!
Instead, this recipe uses carrier oils, beeswax, castor oil, and (optionally) an alkaline base for color. Castor oil is really the secret ingredient. It not only plumps the lips but also gives a glossy shine. If you don’t want a colored option, skip the alkaline root. Sweet almond oil, olive oil, and jojoba oil all work here. I did not use coconut oil as it turns from liquid to solid depending on the temperature. That way, if your house is cold, you can still apply lip gloss.
Lip gloss containers
I often make lip balms to give as gifts and use the curved lip balm containers or tins. The lip gloss is so soft that it doesn’t work in a chapstick case. There are many lip gloss tubes on Amazon but I can only find plastic options. A popular squeeze bottle option is also plastic. Instead, I chose to use a glass roller bottle for this lip gloss.
If you don’t have a roller bottle, a metal can or glass jar will work just as well. Remember that the product will be soft as the product may spoil. You can always add some beeswax to a pot to make it stronger.
How to make lip gloss with perfumes
Essential oils are an easy and healthy way to make your lips smell shiny. Some essential oils, such as cinnamon, clove, and lemongrass, can cause irritation and burning even in small amounts. Others such as lemon, lime and bergamot are phototoxic. Phototoxic oils can cause skin/lip burns if exposed to sunlight.
Some good lip balm options (when diluted properly) include:
You can try mixing and matching which flavors to create your own flavor!
DIY lip gloss
This lightweight lip gloss keeps lips hydrated and adds every hint of natural color. Keep it clear or add some mica for a little sparkle!
Product: 1 oz
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In a double boiler or glass bowl, add honey, shea butter, jojoba oil and castor oil.
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Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until completely melted.
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Turn off the heat and whisk in the vitamin E oil, mica and essential oils if using.
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Next, if you use it, pack it well in glycerin.
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Immediately pour the mixture into your containers.
- You can store this in a roller bottle or add 3/4 teaspoon of honey to a small glass jar.
- Try using alkaline root to color the lip balm naturally. I used 1 tsp ground alkanet root to 2 TBSP carrier oil. Let it drain in the upper part of the double boiler for 1 to 2 hours, then wash the powder.
More natural beauty products
Here are some more DIY recipes to try. They make great gifts (and don’t forget to keep some for yourself!).
Have you ever done your own makeup before? What products would you like to see recipes for? Leave a comment and let us know!
