Want to try coming up with your customizable lipstick shade? Well, we have great ideas in store for you right here. First of all, the thought itself is great because even if there is no shortage of lipstick available at drugstores, it is nice to whip up your own. You can customize the shade to your liking. And as your lips are tender you need the most natural of ingredients. The next step is to round up the natural ingredients to create your own DIY lipstick recipes. Below, we have seven great method you can try and share with friends.
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Seven DIY Lipstick Recipes to Try:
And here are the incredible ideas:
1. DIY Cranberry Coconut Lipstick:
Description:
This DIY lipstick uses four natural ingredients-cranberry, beetroot powder, coconut oil, and shea butter. Coconut oil and shea butter are easily absorbable and add a light tint of color on lips. For a more glossy texture, beeswax can be used. You may store this DIY natural lipstick in a cool, dry place.
Ingredients:
- Coconut Oil
- Beeswax Pellets
- Shea Butter
- Dried Cranberry Powder
- Beetroot Powder
Directions:
- Melt two tsp coconut oil in a saucepan.
- Add one tsp cranberry and ½ tsp beetroot powder into it.
- Set aside to cool off in 30 minutes.
- Strain the oil through cheesecloth layers and place over a mesh sieve.
- Gently press to extract out the oil.
- Mix the shea butter and set aside to cool off.
- The mixture may start to separate when it starts to cool off so stir well.
- After it solidifies, gently mix using a spoon until it turns creamy.
- Transfer into a glass jar or container and set aside to cool.
- Store for few months.
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2. DIY Sweet Almond Oil Lipstick:
Description:
A sweet almond oil lipstick is quite simple to create and is more moisturizing than the one available at drugstores.
Ingredients:
- Sweet Almond Oil
- Beeswax
- Cocoa or Shea Butter
- Essential Oils
- Beet Powder, Cocoa Powder, Cinnamon Powder, Maca Powder, Spirulina Powder, and Turmeric (optional colorants)
Directions:
- Set a sauce pan with one inch water for creating double boiler.
- Melt one tsp beeswax, two tsp sweet almond oil, and one tsp shea butter over medium heat.
- Add 1/4th tsp of the optional colorants.
- Remove from heat and mix one or two drops of desired essential oil. You may select from lavender, peppermint, cinnamon, and lemongrass.
- Transfer into lipstick containers.
- Set aside to cool.
3. DIY Coconut Oil and Shea Butter Lipstick:
Description:
A natural lipstick made using coconut oil and shea butter is customizable and is extremely hydrating for lips. You can make your own DIY sample and store it in glass jars or containers.
Ingredients:
- Coconut Oil
- Shea Butter
- Beeswax
- Essential Oil
- Mica Powder
Directions:
- Melt two tsp coconut oil and shea butter with three tsp of beeswax in a pan.
- Set aside to cool.
- Mix ½ tsp mica powder and 10 drops of essential oil.
- Dip the end of spatula or spoon into the mixture. Leave it for few seconds to harden.
- Do a patch test using your fingers onto your skin and use more when required.
- Make use of a glass dropper to transfer the mixture into the glass jar or container.
- Leave it to cool for one hour.
- Your natural lipstick is ready for use.
4. DIY using Old Lipstick:
Description:
The method of repurposing old lipstick mixing several lip shades together is another popular choice. You can take any of your lipstick that has not passed its expiry date.
- Keep the lipsticks inside the microwave for five to ten seconds.
- Allow it to melt and mix using a spoon.
- Continue to microwave keeping five seconds intervals.
- Or, you can also try melting the lipsticks in a double boiler in replacement of a microwave.
- Add one tsp of beeswax to every four inch of lipstick.
- Mix well until a smooth paste is formed.
- Transfer the lipstick into a container and set off to harden.
- Apply the lipstick using your hands or a brush.
5. DIY Natural Lipstick Using Eyeshadows:
Description:
- For this DIY use an old eye shadow that comes in a loose or compact powder option.
Ingredients:
- Eye Shadow
- Petroleum Jelly
Directions:
- Take out the eye shadow into a bowl and use the end of a spatula to mix it until a smooth paste is formed.
- Note that not all eye shadows can be safe to use on the lips. For this reason you must check the ingredients that include ultra-marines, chromium oxides, and ferric ferrocyanide.
- Add a tsp of petroleum jelly in a bowl and one tsp of eyeshadow powder. Keep the bowl in the microwave for melting.
- Stir well to distribute the color evenly.
- Transfer the lipstick into a tune or container. Set off to harden before use.
6. DIY Beetroot Powder and Shea Butter Lipstick:
Description:
Several drugstore or commercially available beauty products has toxins and harmful ingredients. Creating your DIY lipstick allows you to know exactly what you’re putting on your lips. All these ingredients mentioned below are extremely nourishing for lips. Beetroot has conditioning properties to heal chapped lips and shea butter has natural fatty acids to moisturize skin.
Ingredients:
- Shea Butter or Coconut Oil
- Beeswax
- Beetroot Powder
Directions:
- Mix two tsp of beeswax and shea butter each in a glass bowl.
- Microwave for 30 seconds until both the ingredient melts.
- Stir well.
- Mix a good amount of beetroot or hibiscus powder until it forms a desired shade.
- Transfer into a container and set aside to cool.
7. DIY Vegan Lipstick:
Description:
Create your own vegan lipstick using the natural ingredients mentioned below. You may use this lipstick for six months to a year.
Ingredients:
- Carnauba Wax
- Rica Wax
- Candelilla Wax
- Organic Shea Butter
- Castor Oil
- Camellia Seed Oil
- Natural Colorant
Directions:
- Begin by melting one tsp of carnauba wax, rice wax, and candelilla wax in a double boiler on low heat.
- Mix the colorant of desired choice and stir well.
- Pour this mixture into an empty lipstick mold.
- Set aside to cool off for 15 minutes.
- Transfer the lipstick into a new lipstick container or tube.
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