How to Make Lip Gloss
Who doesn't wish to have shiny pink lips? Well, a classic lip gloss can do the trick and make your lips look really the best. But do you prefer to stay away from cosmetics or just don't want to spend money in these? Then, how about making your own lip gloss at home? Yes, you can definitely learn how to make homemade lip gloss and give your lips that shiny touch. Believe me, it's fun and easy with just a few ingredients available in your kitchen. Here are some easy recipes of how to make lip gloss at home.
Make Lip Gloss from Scratch
Recipe 1
You'll Need
- Lip gloss container
- Microwave safe dish
- Knife
- Petroleum jelly
- Lipstick of desired color
- Flavoring (honey, vanilla, mint or almond extract)
Take petroleum jelly as much as you require the quantity of lip gloss to be. Put it in a microwavable container. If you wish to add color, add lipstick to it. Take a knife and shave off some lipstick and add it to petroleum jelly. Place the bowl in microwave and heat for - 1 minute. Now remove it and add 2-3 tsp of one of the aforementioned flavoring to it and mix well. Pour it into the lip gloss containers and refrigerate for a few hours. Your lip gloss is ready to be used.
Recipe 2
You'll Need
- Lip gloss container
- Double boiler
- Spoon
- Petroleum jelly
- Coconut oil, 1 tsp
- Aloe vela gel, 1 tsp
- Vanilla extract, tsp
This gloss won't harm even kids' delicate lips and will enhance their looks. Take desired amount of petroleum jelly and heat it in a double boiler. When it liquefies, add coconut oil, aloe vera gel, and vanilla extract to it and stir for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir well. Now pour it into lip gloss containers and refrigerate for some time. A classic lip gloss that will improve the texture of your lips and give them a lustrous look, is ready.
Recipe 3
You'll Need
- Lip gloss container
- Small bowls, 2
- Spoon
- Solid vegetable shortening, 2 tsp
- Honey, tsp
- Powered drink mix (available in grocery shops), tsp
- Hot water, tsp
Mix solid vegetable shortening with honey in a bowl. In another bowl take tsp of powered drink mix in it and add take tsp of hot water to it. Stir until it dissolves in water completely. Now go on adding the drink mix drop by drop to the shortening bowl. As you put each drop, keep stirring. See whether you have the desired color after each drop. Remember that the more amount of drink mix you add, more stronger will be the flavor. When you have the desired flavor, keep it aside and mix well the ingredients in shortening bowl. The last step of how to make homemade lip gloss is to pour it in the lip gloss bowl and store the bowl in refrigerator.
Each recipe is safe to be used. In case you notice any allergic reaction, just discontinue the use. You can further customize it by varying the ingredients according to your liking, by using different flavoring and coloring agents. Moreover, your fashion loving kid can also use this safely. Get ready to have those perfect smooth, shiny, glossy and kissable lips.
