Natural makeup recipes you can easily make yourself at home using basic ingredients.
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DIY Lip Balm (Solid)
DIY Lip Balm (Tinted)
DIY Lip Gloss (Roll-On)
DIY Lip Balm (Solid)
RECIPE: - ½ cup Beeswax Pastilles (Vegan option: Candelilla Wax) - ½ cup Cocoa Butter Wafers - 1 cup Coconut Oil
OPTIONAL: - 48–96 drops Essential Oil (mild to strong scent) ⚠️ Avoid citrus oils - can increase sunburn
1️⃣ Melt wax, butter, and oil in a double boiler (bowl sitting over a pot of water on the stove at medium heat) 2️⃣ Stir until melted & combined 3️⃣ Take off the heat & stir in essential oils (if using) 4️⃣ Transfer mixture into a jug & pour into containers 5️⃣ Allow to set
Natural hardener with balm-like consistency, natural preservative, antibacterial.
Beeswax Pastilles
Natural hardener with balm-like consistency. Vegan alternative to beeswax.
Candelilla Wax
Emolient that creates protective barrier on the lips, hydrates lips, rich in antioxidants.
Cacoa Butter
Creates a smooth & moisturising base.
Coconut Oil
Natural scent. Avoid citrus oils as they can increase sunburn.
Essential Oils
Use to set the lip balm in if you don't have any small tins/ jars/ containers already.
1️⃣ Gently melt wax, coconut oil, & sweet almond oil in a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts 2️⃣ Stir in beetroot powder until combined 3️⃣ Remove from heat & add essential oil. Mix well 4️⃣ Pour into containers & allow to set
1️⃣ Pop the roller out of the roller bottle 2️⃣ Add essential oil to the bottle 3️⃣ Fill up the rest of the bottle with carrier oil (see options below) 4️⃣ Put roller back into the top 5️⃣ Rolls between your palms to blend 6️⃣ Label if you wish
Moisturises & dilutes essential oils
Carrier Oils
Natural scent. Avoid phototoxic (citrus) oils - can cause sunburn.
Essential Oils
Amber glass roller bottles to store your lip glosses in.
