Homemade Lipstick and Lip Balm

This is such a great lip balm or, with some color, lipstick. I made some with just a very slight tint and some a little darker. You can add many different spices to custom make your shade. You can order empty containers or use an old chapstick container. Super easy!! This recipe comes from DIYNatural.com.

Homemade Natural Lip Stick or Lip Balm Recipe

Ingredients:

1 tsp Beeswax Pastilles

1 tsp Shea Butter Or Cocoa Butter

1 tsp Coconut Oil

Directions: 

This base recipe will create a smooth, clear lipstick that is very moisturizing and protective. It is made from completely natural ingredients and is safe for use on the lips or skin. If you want, you can add color with the following add-ins to create a color of your choice.

Optional Color Add-Ins

For Red Hues: ⅛ teaspoon of beet root powder or 1 drop of natural red food coloring with no chemical additives. NOTE: Add these very slowly as a little goes a long way!

For Brown/Tan Hues: ¼ teaspoon (or more for color) of organic cocoa powder, a tiny pinch of cinnamon or turmeric to get the shade you want

For a more Matte texture: ¼ teaspoon bentonite clay- I use this with a color so it doesn’t leave a white tint on the lips.

For Scent: A drop of essential oil of choice (optional)Melt the beeswax, shea butter/cocoa butter and coconut oil in a glass jar without a lid in a small pot of simmering (not boiling) water. It should melt quickly because so little of each ingredient is used.

When melted, remove from heat and add any optional ingredients like color or scent. 

Once all ingredients are mixed well but still liquid, use a dropper to pour into the lip chap container. I used the glass dropper from an old tincture bottle. Fill just below the top as it will expand slightly as it cools. Leave to cool for at least half an hour. Store in a cool place (under 80 degrees) or it will soften.