DIY Moisturizing Matte Lipstick
A silky feeling lipstick in a lovely, matte color for healthier lips.
Servings: 7 lip balm containers
Ingredients
- ½ TBSP beeswax pellets
- ¾ tsp emulsifying wax
- ½ TBSP cocoa butter
- 1 tsp mango butter
- ¾ tsp jojoba Oil
- ½ tsp glycerin
- ½ tsp rose kaolin clay
- ¼ tsp red mica
- 5 drops peppermint essential oil (optional)
- 20 drops natural red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In the top of a double boiler or a heat-safe glass bowl, add the waxes, butters, oil, and glycerin. Stir occasionally until melted.
- Whisk in the clay, mica, essential oil, and food coloring (if using).
- Immediately pour into your containers and let cool at room temperature until firm.
Notes
- Once cooled, your lipstick is ready to use.
- Try experimenting with the colorants to get your favorite shade. You can add a different shade of mica or even try cocoa powder for a brown tint.