Mesopotamians made lip gloss from crushed rose petals and that was in 3500 B.C. So we can certainly make our own lip balm with the know-how we have today. In case you didn’t know it lipstick was introduced in Paris in 1910. Its main ingredients was beeswax and that is still the key ingredient used today for lipsticks, lip balm and lip gloss.
All are very easily made in your kitchen. Here’s a few recipes to get you started on you new natural beauty from your kitchen.
Bee Balm For Lips
Makes 1 ½ ounces
Bees provide a valuable lip balm ingredient—beeswax! This balm will soften and protect your lips from the wind, sun and people. You can use it alone or as a base for colored lipstick.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons grated beeswax
1 teaspoon sunflower oil
1 teaspoon apricot kernel oil
1/8 teaspoon vitamin E oil
On a stove or in a microwave, slowly heat bees-wax and oils until melted, NOT to a boil! Being careful to not over heat. Stir well to combine. Pour into a small, clean container, and then cool completely.
Fresh Spearmint Lip Gloss
Makes 1/2 ounce
Spearmint makes this gloss feel refreshing and soothing on your lips. Also try using other mints, such as orange, pineapple, cinnamon or chocolate mint. If you don’t have fresh mint on hand, substitute dried mint until fresh leaves are available.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon fresh mint leaves
OR ½ teaspoon dried leaves
2 teaspoons almond oil
1 teaspoon grated beeswax
Place mint in a container; gently bruise leaves to release essential oils. Pour oil over leaves and let sit for a few days. Strain oil, and then add it to beeswax. On a stove or in a microwave, slowly heat mixture until wax melts, NOT to a boil!. Stir well and pour into a small, clean container.
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