Once in a while I get this urge to get my craft on. Ya’ know what I mean? But I don’t need cutesy stuff for my house, and I’m not so much into knitting and crocheting ’cause I’m just not good at it. But making tinted lip gloss and hard lotion bars, yeah, that will do it for me.
More importantly, though, I like to make some of my own personal care items because I like knowing that I’m using quality ingredients on my skin.
So my lips need moisture once in a while, and my vanity likes a little color. This tinted lip gloss fits the bill. The powdered alkanet root imparts a ruby red color to the gloss, but on my lips, the color is subtle and quite beautiful. Just perfect for me.
Tinted Lip Goss Ingredients
Alkanet Root is a blue-flowered plant whose roots have been used as a red dye since antiquity. (Where to find wild-harvested alkanet root powder)
Olive Oil has been used since ancient times to soothe and moisturize dry skin. Olive oil is easily absorbed by the skin and is also rich in antioxidants which can help slow the aging of skin. (Where to find extra virgin olive oil)
Cocoa Butter is solid at room temperature but melts at body temperature. It is rich and creamy and soaks right into your skin. And it’s rich in anti-oxidants and has sun-blocking properties. (Where to find unrefined cocoa butter)
Beeswax is the emulsifying agent in this recipe and also helps to hydrate your lips. (Where to find beeswax)
Essential Oil – any essential oil may used; I like sweet orange since it goes so well with the cocoa butter.
Vitamin E Oil prevents rancidity and acts as an anti-oxidant. (Where to find GMO-free vitamin E oil).
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon powdered alkanet root
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unrefined cocoa butter
- 4 teaspoons grated beeswax
- 1/4 teaspoon essential oil of your choice
- 1/4 teaspoon vitamin E oil
Instructions
- Stir the alkanet root and olive oil into a 1 cup canning jar and place the jar in a pot with an inch or so of water (creating a double boiler). Gently heat for 30 minutes.
- Strain the oil through a coffee filter to remove the alkanet.
- Place the strained olive oil, the cocoa butter and the beeswax into the canning jar and back into the pot of water. Heat slowly until the beeswax and cocoa butter have melted, stirring.
- Remove from the heat and add the essential oil and the vitamin E. Stir thoroughly.
- Pour into 1/2 ounce tins or jars. Allow to cool thoroughly before using.
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easypeasy says
This sounds fantastic!
Jyoti Singh says
Thanks Dear. God bless u too. Love from India.
Sharon Hamilton says
Im not sure about beeswax. Mine going in tubes with wand. Oh well.. I make it. If not right.. Titrate it.
And also to you.
JudyB says
Can this be poured into tubes?
Susan Vinskofski says
Yes, certainly!
eliane says
love it !!!
thanks.
eliane
Brielle says
Can I substitute cocoa butter for shea?
Susan Vinskofski says
Hi Brielle, cocoa butter is hard, while shea butter is much softer so that would not be a good substitute. Thanks for stopping by.
Melissa says
Could I use beet powder to get a tint?
Susan Vinskofski says
I’ve never tried beet powder, Melissa, but I’d do some research before trying it. I’ve heard it can clump since it’s water soluble and this recipe is oil based.
Lindsay says
Great recipe! About how many 1/2 oz containers does this make?
Susan Vinskofski says
Lindsay, it will fill 5 half ounce tins. Thanks for stopping by!
Jill says
I have used the beet root powder and not satisfied with the outcome. It does get clumpy and doesn’t stay mixed well, it settles to the bottom of the tube. I read if you mix it first with a light carrier oil like Almond, it will stay incorporated.????? I will try that the next time. It’s all about trial and error. The lip balm is still great to use as is.
Susan Vinskofski says
Thanks for your helpful input!
Suzanne says
This looks so good! What a great gift to make for friends or to enjoy yourself!
Susan Vinskofski says
Yes, it definitely makes a wonderful gift!
VAnessa says
Thanks fo rsharing! Does it keep long?
Susan Vinskofski says
Yes, it keeps for at least a year!
Gayla says
Does this stain the lips? Just wondering how long it stays on.
Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Susan Vinskofski says
Hi Gayla, You’re welcome! No, this does not stain the lips and needs to be reapplied like regular lip gloss.
Amanda says
Great recipe and the end product is better than you can purchase at any store.
Susan Vinskofski says
Thanks so much for your feedback, Amanda!