Select Your Base
Most home made lip gloss recipes begin with a base of either Vaseline or Beeswax. If you are looking for extra moisture you will want to use Vaseline or petroleum jelly. When you're just learning how to make lip gloss, Vaseline is a good start; it is not simple to use, and unlike beeswax, it doesn't require any additional equipment. Vaseline and beeswax will give you a slippery smooth lip gloss. A beeswax base will make a lip gloss that is firmer and more of a lip balm. It offers excellent protection from the sun, wind and weather. But seens i have Vaseline at home, i use that instead!
Next - Get Creative!
Using Vaseline or beeswax as your base, add ingredients for flavor, extra moisture, aroma or whatever you want to try to turn a generic homemade lip gloss into a one of a kind for you. Here are a few recipes to get you started.
Here is a Really Easy Homemade Lip Gloss Recipe
Honey Lip Balm
1 tsp Vaseline / beeswax
1 tsp of honey
2 tsp almond oil
Melt the Vaseline / beeswax in the microwave. Heat the ingredients in small increments of time so as not to overheat. Combine ingredients in a small bowl and whisk to blend completely. Pour into a small pot and let cool until set.
Mint Lip Gloss
Melt 1 Tablespoon of Vaseline or petroleum jelly in the microwave as in previous recipe. Add 2-3 drops of peppermint to taste. Pour in pot. Let cool and set.
Other ingredients to try:
Cocoa powder
Flavored Drink Crystals
Kool-Aid
Sweet Almond Oil
Peppermint Essential Oil
Coconut Oil
Vitamin E
Crushed Rose Petals
Aloe Vera
Adding oil base ingredients will add moisturizing properties to your home made lip gloss. Vitamin E and Aloe Vera will promote healing and add anti-inflammatory properties. Mix up a lip gloss that is exactly what you need right now. You can always make something different next time!
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