Basic Lip Gloss 101

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon grated beeswax
• 2 teaspoons oil (or any combination as long as the total is about 2 tsp, see directions for suggestions)
• 1/8 teaspoon flavored extract (such as peppermint, vanilla, almond, coconut, strawberry, orange, lemon, etc. or a combination such ) (optional) or 1/8 teaspoon oil (such as peppermint, vanilla, almond, coconut, strawberry, orange, lemon, etc. or a combination such ) (optional)
• 1/8-1 teaspoon powdered beets (if you want a colored lip gloss, add more or less depending on the tint you want) (optional)

Recipe

• 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.