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How To Make Lip Gloss (Easy DIY Lip Gloss)

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James marcus

1 year ago

This lip gloss is made with all natural and non toxic ingredients. Learn how to make lip gloss at home with safe ingredients.

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Homemade lip gloss has been on my list of things to try for a very long time. I was intimated at first since I knew I’d need to emulsify oils with a wax base, but the project was much easier than I thought.

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Much like homemade lip balm, lip gloss is made with melting oils and waxes together to create a glossy texture that smoothly goes on lips.

The first two recipes I tried worked well on my lips but didn’t have the shiny gloss look that you get from store-bought lip gloss. However, after experimenting, I found that I achieved a glossy texture using castor oil as a base.

How To Make Lip Gloss

Ingredients: You will need 15 ml of castor oil, 5 ml of fractionated coconut oil, 2.5g of wax, and 1 ml of vitamin e oil.

Directions: To make your own lip gloss, you will need to measure out all the ingredients first. Then, melt the wax over a double boiler (you can also microwave the wax for 30-60 seconds, or until melted). Once the wax is melted, mix in the castor oil, fractionated coconut oil, and vitamin e oil. Finally, stir vigorously to mix the melted wax and oils together.

Next, use a pipet to pour the mixture into the gloss container or glass roll-on bottle. I used both bottles but preferred to use the lip gloss container as the wand applies the lip gloss better on the lips than the roll-on.

About Lip Gloss Ingredients

Castor Oil: Castor oil is a thick oil that’s moisturizing and soothing to the skin. Because it’s so thick, it is best to use it with other carrier oils.
Fractionated Coconut Oil: Unscented and rich in medium-chain fatty acids, this versatile carrier oil is perfect for skin-care products. And here are the best fractionated coconut oil brands to choose from.
Beeswax: Beeswax is naturally hydrating and increases essential moisture in the skin. Commonly found in hand and body creams, beeswax helps to retain natural skin moisture. Emulsifying wax can be used instead of beeswax in this recipe.
Vitamin E: Vitamin E oil is excellent for preventing rancidity in cosmetics, and it also acts as an anti-oxidant in creams, lotions, baby products, and cosmetics.

Essential Oils for DIY Lip Gloss

Below are some of my favorite essential oils to use in this homemade lip gloss recipe. Essential oils should only be 1% of the formula:

Peppermint (3-5 drops or 1% of recipe)
Lavender (3-5 drops or 1% of recipe)
Vanilla & Lavender (1-3 drops of each, or 1% of recipe)
Orange Essential Oil (3-5 drops or 1% of recipe)

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Equipment List

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Digit Food Scale
Double Boiler
Pipette (for pouring into containers)
Lip Gloss Container or Glass Roller Bottle

A scale is needed to measure the oils and wax properly for this recipe. I suggest using a digital scale like this one. I use castor oil, fractionated coconut oil, and beeswax from Mountain Rose Herbs.

If you love this recipe, then be sure to try my popular DIYs like my homemade lip balm, whipped body butter, coffee body scrub, and exfoliating lip scrub!

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James marcus

Garden Courte is a blog written by [James Marcus], a passionate gardener and writer. She has been gardening for over 20 years and has a deep understanding of plants and how to care for them. In her blog, she shares her knowledge and experience with others, providing tips and advice on gardening, plant care, and more.