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Using petroleum based lip glosses like those commonly found in drug and grocery stores can actually dry your lips. You can easily make your own natural lip gloss. Your lips will thank you!
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons coconut oil
1.5 tablespoon cocoa butter
3 teaspoons grated beeswax
15 drops avocado oil Few drops of vitamin E oil.
Add 25 drops of your favorite essential oil (I use orange or lemon)
AAAAH, forgot to add orange or lemon my cause sun sensitivity, but they have great properties. So if you use orange or lemon essential oil limit your sun exposure.
Directions:
Melt the coconut oil, cocoa butter, and beeswax in a double boiler. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Stir in the avocado oil, vitamin E and essential oil. Pour the balm into a sterilized containers. Wait for lip gloss to cool and seal tightly, store your excess in refrigerator or share with family, friends, and neighbors. Shelf life about 6 months when stored properly. You can order your organic ingredients from Mountain Rose Herbs. Please go to banner on left side of this page.
Friday, May 2, 2008
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3 comments:
It is important to know citrus oils are photo-sensitive and not safe in the sun due to UVA UVB rays, can cause damage such as bleaching
Hi L,
you are correct, I just happen to like orange or Lemon, I spend little time in the sun, so for me it doesnt matter. But for others it might. Thanks for the reminder. Here's some interesting facts about the 2 oils I prefer: Benefits of Lemon: Acne, anemia, arthritis, boils, brittle fingernails, bronchitis, catarrh, chilblains, colds, corns, counteracts stomach acidity, cuts, depression, detoxification, digestion, dyspepsia, fever, flu, general fatigue, herpes, infectious diseases, insect bites, mouth ulcers, obesity, oily skin, rheumatism, sore throat, varicose veins, warts, and wrinkles.
Benefits of orange: Anxiety, bronchitis, chills, colds, constipation, dull and oily skin conditions, dyspepsia, flu, helps eliminate toxins, intestinal gas, mouth ulcers, nervous obesity, palpitations, spasm, tension and stress, and water retention.
Thank you Mountain Rose Herbs, for the great wealth of information.
I tried this recipe, love it, I used pepperment, yummmy! I like orange too. Thanks for the recipe.
Karen
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