3 Homemade recipes for lip balm
Lip-glosses are available in countless varieties in the market. You can choose a flavor of your choice, and you get them in innumerable colors. Lip glosses and lip balms protects the lips from drying and chapping by offering sufficient moisturizing. Nevertheless, the lip balms available in the market are chemically laden and can adversely affect your lips. It is possible to make your favorite flavored lip balm at home. This would ensure that the lip balm is chemical free and thus safe to use. Here are 3 most popular lip balm recipes.
1. Vanilla lip-gloss for attractive lips
A transparent gloss, vanilla lip balm can be used over your lipstick to add sheer and shine to your lips. It suits perfectly for the official purposes.
a. Ingredients
i. Almond oil or aloe vera gel or Vaseline – 1 tbsp
ii. Canuba wax or bees wax – 1 tbsp
iii. Vitamin E Capsule – 1
iv. Vanilla extract – to taste
v. Honey – a little, if required for added moisturizing
b. Procedure
In a heavy-bottomed pan cleaned pan, melt the first three ingredients. Mix the melted mixture until it turns smooth. Mix in vanilla extract as required. Add honey, if you wish to enjoy a more moisturizing lip balm. Transfer to an airtight container, allow it to cool thoroughly, and turn solid, and store. Use within 7 days for the best results.
2. Chocolate lip-gloss for chocoholics
This is a treat for all those who adore chocolate and its benefits. Studies have proven the rich moisturizing and skin-enriching benefits of chocolate. Along with protecting the lips, this lip-gloss renders a mesmerizing radiance to your lips as well.
a. Ingredients
i. Chocolate bar – ½
ii. Vitamin E capsule – 1
iii. Cocoa butter or Jojoba oil – 4 tbsp
b. Procedure
Melt chocolate bar with Vitamin E and cocoa butter. Mix the melted ingredients until a smooth mixture is formed. Transfer to an airtight container and allow the lip balm to cool until the mixture turns solid. Store the gloss in a dark place away from sunlight and use within one week, for the best results.
3. Fruity lip-gloss for sexy lips
Coconut oil is a natural moisturizer, while the lemon and orange juice adds to the shine of the lips. Honey along with vitamin E enriches the lips, keeping it safe from the harsh UV rays. That is the secret of fruity lip-gloss.
a. Ingredients
i. Coconut oil – 2 tbsp
ii. Beeswax – 1 tbsp
iii. Freshly squeezed orange or lemon juice or any other juice of your choice – 3 to 4 drops
iv. Honey – 1 tbsp
v. Vitamin E capsule – 1
b. Procedure
Melt coconut oil with beeswax and mix in the juice drops, honey, and vitamin E. Store in an airtight container away from sunlight. Use within one week for ideal results.
