HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN LIP GLOSS

30 RECIPES TO ADD SHINE AND COLOR TO YOUR LIPS

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 DISCLAIMER

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Disclaimer 2 14. Candle Wax Lip Balm 16

Table of Contents 3 15. Eyeshadow Lip Balm 16

Unit and Measurement Conversion 16. Cocoa Butter Lip Gloss 17

Chart 4
17. Castor Oil Lip Balm 17
How To Make Your Own Lip Balm And
Lip Gloss 5 18. Sweet Balm/Gloss 18

The Basic Ingredients: 5 19. Heal Sores Balm 18

The Basic Method: 5 20. Quick & Easy Lip Balm 19

Other Tips and Tricks 5 21. Hemp Oil Lip Balm 19

Recipes 7 22. Peppermint Lip Balm 20

1. Basic Fun Lip Gloss 7 23. Nude Lip Balm Trendy 20

2. Basic Lip Gloss II 8 24. Fruity Lip Gloss - Made with Kool-
Aid! 21
3. Cranberry Lip Gloss 8
25. Cinnamon Lip Gloss 21
4. Silky Smooth Lip Balm 9
26. Hard Candy Lip Gloss 22
5. Honey Balm 10
27. Cocoa Butter Minty Lip Balm 22
6. Almond Lip Gloss 11
28. Chocolate Lip Gloss 23
7. Helps heal cold sores. 12
29. Beeswax Lip Balm 23
8. Honey Cocoa Lip Balm 13
30. Lemon Lip Gloss 24
9. Aloe Vera Lip Gloss 13
Suppliers 25
10. Vaseline Lip Balm 14
US SUPPLIERS: 25
11. Chocolate Balm 14
UK SUPPLIERS: 25
12. Vanilla Lip Gloss 15
Glossary 25
13. Vanilla Lip Balm 15

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 UNIT AND MEASUREMENT CONVERSION CHART

Teaspoon Tablespoon Ounce Cup

Teaspoon 1 1/3 1/6 ----
Tablespoon 3 1 1/2 1/16
Ounce 6 2 1 1/8
Cup 48 16 8 1

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 HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN LIP BALM AND LIP GLOSS

THE BASIC INGREDIENTS:

 1/4 cup vegetable or nut oil

 1/4 ounce beeswax

 1 teaspoon honey or glycerin

 1/2 to 1 teaspoon natural flavoring oil aka Essential Oil.

THE BASIC TOOLS:

 Grater

 Wax paper

 Ziploc bag

THE BASIC METHOD:

1. Heat the oil and beeswax in a double boiler (or microwave) until the beeswax
has melted.

2. Remove from heat and whip with an electric beater until creamy.

3. Add the honey or glycerin and approximately 5 drops of flavoring oil; whip some
more.

Store in small containers such as recycled lip gloss/balm containers or other small
makeup containers. 35mm film containers work quite well. Other places to look include
stores that carry beads, crafts, or fishing tackle supplies.

OTHER TIPS AND TRICKS

 If the fragrance and taste is weak, add a few more flavoring to make it stronger.

 Try different oils on your lips to choose the best one for your skin and taste
preference.

 If the Balm is too hard (waxy), add more oil to your mixture.

 If it is too soft, add more wax.

 You can add a few drops of beetroot juice for a beautiful & natural red color.

 But instead of going to that trouble, you can just shave off a little of your lip stick
for that beautiful (not natural) color.

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 Don't use food coloring as it may contain alcohol base.

 Never use extracts found in cooking sections of the grocery stores as they
contain alcohol.

 Use safe essential oils. The good part about them is they have thousands of great
flavors.

 Comfrey, Rosemary, Tea Tree or Camphor Oils are excellent for healing effects.

 Use a cotton swab to apply the lip-gloss to your lips to help it last longer. Your
lip-gloss should last a long time.

 If your lip balm changes color, odor, or texture, it has gone off so throws it away.

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 RECIPES

1. BASIC FUN LIP GLOSS

INGREDIENTS:

 Paraffin wax

 Coconut oil

 Petroleum jelly

 Candy melts (to color the gloss and make it taste sweet)

 Oil-based candy flavoring (if you want a special flavor)

 Grater

 Wax paper

 Ziploc bag

METHOD:

1. Grate a bit of paraffin wax onto wax paper.

2. Put 1/4 teaspoon grated wax into the plastic bag.

3. Add 1 teaspoon coconut oil, 1 teaspoon petroleum jelly, and 1 candy melt to
color the gloss and make it sweet.

4. Add 1/3 teaspoon oil-based candy flavoring if you like.

5. Seal the bag and put it in a bowl of hot tap water to melt the ingredients, for
approximately 3-5 minutes. (Use tap water! Please never use a microwave or
kettle to heat the water).

6. When all the ingredients are melted, take the bag out of the water.

7. Move the ingredients around in bag to mix. Make sure you work quickly. Clip off
a tiny corner of the bag and squeeze gloss into the clean container.

8. Let it set for an hour. If you can’t wait that long, just put this in the refrigerator
for 15 minutes.

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 2. BASIC LIP GLOSS II

INGREDIENTS:

 1/2 ounce. beeswax beads, refined

 4 ounces sweet almond oil

 2 teaspoons essential oil or food flavoring oil

METHOD:

1. Put the 4 ounces of sweet almond oil in measuring cup, add in the beeswax
beads and melt in the microwave.

2. Stir with spoon, and when cooled a bit, add essential or flavoring oil.

3. Pour into jars or containers.

3. CRANBERRY LIP GLOSS

INGREDIENTS:

 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil

 10 fresh cranberries

 1 teaspoon honey

 1 drop of vitamin E oil

METHOD:

1. Mix all the ingredients together in a microwave-safe bowl.

2. Microwave for a couple of minutes or until the mixture just begins to boil. (Bowl
may also be heated in a pan of water on a stovetop).

3. Stir well and gently crush the berries.

4. Cool mixture for five minutes and then strain through a fine sieve to remove all
the fruit pieces. Stir again and set aside to cool completely.

5. When cool, transfer into a small portable plastic container or tin.

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 4. SILKY SMOOTH LIP BALM

INGREDIENTS:

 2 Teaspoons Olive Oil

 1/2 Teaspoon Grated Beeswax or Beeswax Pellets

 1/2 Teaspoon Shea Butter or Cocoa Butter

 1/2 Teaspoon Honey

 Any flavored oil to taste

 1 Vitamin E Capsule (as a preservative) (optional)

METHOD:

1. Mix the first four ingredients together in a microwave-safe bowl.

2. Microwave for a couple of minutes or until the mixture is completely melted.

(Bowl may also be heated in a pan of water on a stovetop).

3. Stir well and add flavored oil and.

4. Cool mixture for five minutes.

5. Stir again and set aside to cool completely.

6. When cool, transfer into a small portable plastic container or tin.

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 5. HONEY BALM

INGREDIENTS:

 3 ounces Almond Oil

 1/2 ounce Beeswax or Beeswax Pellets

 2 Teaspoons Honey

 1 Vitamin E Capsule (as a preservative)

 1-4 Drops Essential Oil

METHOD:

1. Mix the almond oil and beeswax together in a microwave-safe bowl.

2. Microwave for a couple of minutes or until the mixture is completely melted.

(Bowl may also be heated in a pan of water on a stovetop).

3. Stir the mixture often until the wax is melted.

4. Remove from heat and stir in the honey and essential oil.

5. Pinch open the vitamin E capsule and squeeze the contents into the mixture.

6. Stir again and set aside to cool completely.

7. When cool, transfer into a small portable plastic container or tin.

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 6. ALMOND LIP GLOSS

INGREDIENTS:

 2 Teaspoons Grated Beeswax or Beeswax Pellets

 3 - 6 Drops Flavored Oil

 1 Teaspoon Sweet Almond Oil

 3 Drops Honey

 1 1/2 Teaspoon Cocoa Butter

 1 Vitamin E Capsule (as a preservative)

METHOD:

1. Mix the almond oil, cocoa butter and beeswax together in a microwave-safe
bowl.

2. Microwave for a couple of minutes or until the mixture is completely melted.

(Bowl may also be heated in a pan of water on a stovetop).

3. Stir the mixture often until the wax is melted.

4. Remove from heat and stir in the honey and flavored oil.

5. Pinch open the vitamin E capsule and squeeze the contents into the mixture.

6. Stir again and set aside to cool completely.

7. When cool, transfer into a small portable plastic container or tin.

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 7. HELPS HEAL COLD SORES.

INGREDIENTS:

 1 ounce Emu Oil

 1 ounce Almond Oil

 1 ounce Avocado Oil

 1/2 ounce Shaved Beeswax or Beeswax Pellets

 1/4 ounce Aloe Vera Gel

 6 Drops Lavender Essential Oil

 2 Drops Tea Tree Essential Oil

 3 Drops Lime Essential Oil

METHOD:

1. Mix the almond, avocado, emu oil and beeswax together in a microwave-safe
bowl.

2. Microwave for a couple of minutes or until the mixture is completely melted.

(Bowl may also be heated in a pan of water on a stovetop).

3. Stir the mixture often until the wax is melted. Add the aloe vera gel.

4. Remove from heat and stir in the essential oils.

5. Stir again and set aside to cool completely.

6. When cool, transfer into small portable plastic containers or tins.

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 8. HONEY COCOA LIP BALM

INGREDIENTS:

 2 tsp. olive oil

 1/2 tsp. beeswax

 1/2 tsp. cocoa butter

 1/2 tsp. honey

 3 drops essential oil (I like orange.)

 1 vitamin E capsule

METHOD:

1. Measure oil, beeswax and cocoa butter into a glass or enamel pan.

2. Melt over low heat. A hotplate works well and reduces the risk of overheating
the oils.

3. Stir the mixture often until the wax is melted.

4. Remove from heat and stir in the honey and essential oil.

5. Pinch open the vitamin E capsule and squeeze the contents into the mixture. Stir
well.

6. Pour the mixture into containers.

9. ALOE VERA LIP GLOSS

INGREDIENTS:

 1 tsp aloe vera gel

 1/2 tsp coconut oil

 1 tsp petroleum jelly

METHOD:

1. Mix the ingredients in a glass bowl, and microwave for 1 - 2 minutes.

2. Pour into container and leave to cool.

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 10. VASELINE LIP BALM

INGREDIENTS:

 3 parts Vaseline

 1 part beeswax

 flavoring (your choice)

METHOD:

Melt and blend ingredients with a spoon until smooth, put into a container and
refrigerate until solid.

11. CHOCOLATE BALM

INGREDIENTS:

 3 Tbsp. Cocoa Butter

 4-5 Chocolate Chips

 1 capsule, Vitamin E

METHOD:

Melt and blend ingredients with a spoon until smooth, put into a container and
refrigerate until solid.

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 12. VANILLA LIP GLOSS

INGREDIENTS:

 1 tablespoon grates beeswax

 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil

 1/3 teaspoon vitamin E oil

 1/3 teaspoon vanilla extract

METHOD:

1. Slowly heat beeswax, coconut oil, and vitamin E oil until melted.

2. Stir in the vanilla extract then cool.

13. VANILLA LIP BALM

INGREDIENTS:

 1 TBL Petroleum Jelly

 1 TBL Aloe Vera Gel

 1 1/2 tsp coconut oil

 1/2 tsp vanilla

METHOD:

Heat in double boiler (or microwave) then pour into container to cool.

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 14. CANDLE WAX LIP BALM

INGREDIENTS:

 1/2 teaspoon of melted candle wax.

 2 teaspoons of Olive Oil.

 1/2 teaspoon of Shea Butter or you can also add Cocoa Butter.

 1/2 teaspoon of Honey and any flavor of oil to taste.

 1 vitamin E capsule to preserve the Lip Balm

METHOD:

Melt all together by means of water bath (put in a cup & set in sink of hot water) and
then put into a lip balm container.

15. EYESHADOW LIP BALM

METHOD:

1. Take an eye shadow, break it up and mix it with Vaseline or beeswax.

2. For a glossy shine, use an iridescent or glittery eye shadow.

3. White/silver/grey glossies are best.

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 16. COCOA BUTTER LIP GLOSS

INGREDIENTS:

 1/2 tsp grated Beeswax

 1 tsp cocoa butter

 1 tsp almond oil, or olive

METHOD:

Melt all together by means of water bath (put in a cup & set in sink of hot water) and
then put into a lip balm container.

**this is a butter recipe if you want something glossy but not too slick :)

17. CASTOR OIL LIP BALM

INGREDIENTS:

 3 ounces castor oil

 1 1/2 TBL cocoa butter

 1 1/2 TBL beeswax

METHOD:

1. Melt cocoa butter and beeswax in microwave.

2. Add oil and stir.

3. Pour into containers.

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 18. SWEET BALM/GLOSS

INGREDIENTS:

 2 tsp beeswax

 1 tsp honey

 7 tsp castor oil or jojoba or sweet almond oil

 1/3 tsp flavoring oil

METHOD:

1. Melt the oil and beeswax together in a little pan over low heat until the beeswax
is melted.

2. Take off the stove and then add in your honey and whisk it all together.

3. When the mixture is nearly cool add in your flavor oil, mix it up again and then
pour into your lip balm container.

4. Since this comes out to be more like a gloss you can always add more beeswax to
it so that it is a little harder. Maybe another 1/2 tsp would do it.

19. HEAL SORES BALM

INGREDIENTS:

 3 ounces almond oil

 2 tsp pure honey

 1/2 ounce beeswax

 1 tsp tea tree oil

METHOD:

Melt all the ingredients together and stir while cooling.

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 20. QUICK & EASY LIP BALM

METHOD:

1. Put a spoon full of Vaseline in a cup (you don’t even need to heat it).

2. Add some honey (depending on how sweet you want it).

3. Mix together or whip.

4. Add lipstick color shavings for color.

5. To solidify faster after putting it in a container, submerse it in a cup of ice water

or put it in the freezer until solid.

21. HEMP OIL LIP BALM

INGREDIENTS:

 3 TBL coconut oil

 1 TBL castor oil

 1 TBL sunflower oil

 1 TBL hemp seed oil

 1 TBL beeswax

 1 TBL honey

 Essential Oil to taste (I use peppermint)

METHOD:

1. Melt the wax, and coconut oil together (I use the microwave)

2. Add the honey and heat a little.

3. Stir constantly and add your sunflower and castor oil.

4. As the mixture begins to thicken add the hempseed oil and your choice of
essential oil.

5. STIR CONSTANTLY until it thickens.

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 22. PEPPERMINT LIP BALM

INGREDIENTS:

 2 TBL petroleum jelly

 1 tsp beeswax

 10-14 drops peppermint essential oil

METHOD:

1. In a small pot, melt the petroleum jelly and then add the beeswax.

2. When melted, remove from heat and add peppermint essential oil.

3. Pour into a lip pot and cool.

23. NUDE LIP BALM TRENDY

INGREDIENTS:

 1/4 tsp. of aloe vera lotion

 1/4 tsp. of your color of foundation

 1 tbsp of Vaseline

METHOD:

1. Mix together in a small bowl with a cotton swab.

2. You can even skip the Aloe Vera lotion if you want.

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 24. FRUITY LIP GLOSS - MADE WITH KOOL-AID!

INGREDIENTS

 2 tbsp solid shortening

 1 tbsp fruit-flavored powdered drink mix (Kool-Aid)

 35 mm plastic film container

METHOD:

1. Mix shortening and drink mix together in a small microwave-safe container until
smooth.

2. Place container in the microwave on high for 30 seconds until mixture becomes
a liquid.

3. Pour the mixture into a plastic film container or any other type of small airtight
container.

4. Place the fruity lip gloss mixture in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes or until
firm.

Kool-Aid is an inexpensive non-carbonated soft drink that comes in powder form, mixed
with water and sugar. It's a sweet colorful drink favored by children.

25. CINNAMON LIP GLOSS

INGREDIENTS:

 2 tablespoons petroleum jelly

 1/4 teaspoon lipstick, any color

 4 drops cinnamon oil

METHOD:

1. Place petroleum jelly in small microwave container. Top with lipstick.

2. Microwave for 20-30 seconds on high power (100%), or until mixture has
softened.

3. Blend well.

4. Mix in cinnamon.

5. Store in small container.

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 26. HARD CANDY LIP GLOSS

INGREDIENTS:

 2 Tbsp petroleum jelly

 1 tspn beeswax

 2-3 pieces of your favorite hard candy (Jolly Ranchers work great!)

METHOD:

1. In a small pot (or microwave), melt the petroleum jelly, hard candy and beeswax.

2. Pour into a lip container and cool.

27. COCOA BUTTER MINTY LIP BALM

INGREDIENTS:

 1 1/2 parts cocoa butter

 1 1/2 parts grated beeswax

 3 parts edible vegetable oil of your choice

 Spearmint and/or peppermint flavoring oil (almond, apricot kernel, avocado,

extra virgin olive, hemp seed, jojoba, kukui nut, macadamia nut and castor oil all
work well, but keep in mind if you plan on selling lip balm or giving as a gift, that
some people are allergic to nut oils).

METHOD:

1. Melt the cocoa butter and beeswax slowly and carefully in a microwave, or over
a double boiler on the stove until melted.

2. Add oil and stir well. Add spearmint or peppermint flavoring oils, or both, a few
drops at a time, to taste. Gently reheat if needed.

3. Cool slightly before pouring into containers.

4. To test consistency, place a drop on a spoon and set in the refrigerator to cool for
a few minutes. Test on your lips.

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 28. CHOCOLATE LIP GLOSS

INGREDIENTS:

 1 1/2 tsp grated cocoa butter

 1/2 tsp coconut oil

 1/3 tsp vitamin E oil

 1/4 tsp grated chocolate or 3 small chocolate chips

METHOD:

1. In a double boiler or microwave heat the cocoa butter, coconut oil, and vitamin E
oil until melted.

2. Stir in the chocolate chips and keep stirring until melted and well blended.

3. Pour into small container and allow to cool before using.

29. BEESWAX LIP BALM

INGREDIENTS:

 2 tablespoons beeswax

 1 tablespoon coconut oil

METHOD:

1. Melt the ingredients over a double boiler.

2. Pour into a container while still hot since it will harden as it cools.

Makes about 1/4 cup.

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 30. LEMON LIP GLOSS

INGREDIENTS:

 2 tsp beeswax

 7 tsp castor, jojoba or sweet almond oil

 1 tsp honey

 5 drops of an essential oil (lemon)

METHOD:

1. Melt the oil and beeswax until the beeswax is completely melted.

2. Remove it from the heat and add the honey. Then whisk it all up together.

3. When the mixture is nearly cool add the essential oil, mix it up again and then
pour into a suitable container.

4. If you want it to be harder, simply add more beeswax.

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 GLOSSARY

Kool-Aid: Kool-Aid is an inexpensive non-carbonated soft drink that comes in powder

form, mixed with water and sugar. It's a sweet colorful drink favored by children.

SUPPLIERS

Lip Gloss/Balm Ingredients can be bought from the following suppliers:

US SUPPLIERS:

 From Nature With Love (Recommended!)

 EssentialSupplies.com

 Plus hundreds of others here

UK SUPPLIERS:

 MeltAndPourSupplies.com

 Just A Soap

 Aromantic

 New Directions UK

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