Basic Lip Gloss 101

Name: Basic Lip Gloss 101
Ingredients: 12 teaspoon grated beeswax; 2 teaspoons oil (or any combination as long as the total is about 2 tsp, see directions for suggestions); 18 teaspoon flavored extract (such as peppermint, vanilla, almond, coconut, strawberry, orange, lemon, etc. or a combination such ) (optional) or 18 teaspoon oil (such as peppermint, vanilla, almond, coconut, strawberry, orange, lemon, etc. or a combination such ) (optional); 18-1 teaspoon powdered beets (if you want a colored lip gloss, add more or less depending on the tint you want) (optional)

4 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

12 teaspoon grated beeswax
2 teaspoons oil (or any combination as long as the total is about 2 tsp, see directions for suggestions)
18 teaspoon flavored extract (such as peppermint, vanilla, almond, coconut, strawberry, orange, lemon, etc. or a combination such ) (optional) or 18 teaspoon oil (such as peppermint, vanilla, almond, coconut, strawberry, orange, lemon, etc. or a combination such ) (optional)
18-1 teaspoon powdered beets (if you want a colored lip gloss, add more or less depending on the tint you want) (optional)

Directions

1

Melt wax and oil together in a double boiler or water bath.
2

Remove from heat and add flavoring or beet powder if using.
3

Pour into a clean container or pillbox.
4

Cool completely until solid - refrigeration will speed up cooling time.
5

Apply to your lips with a clean finger or lip brush.
6

Suggestions for oil: coconut oil, cocoa butter (grated if you are using solid), almond oil, vitamin E oil, castor oil, lanolin (be conscious of wool allergies), wheat germ oil, jojoba oil, sunflower oil, avocado oil.