Lip Gloss Recipes (and Diaper Ointment)

When I wrote for All Info About, I had a long list of natural lip balm, lip stain, and lip gloss recipes. As much as I love Blogger, it's not the greatest venue for posting recipes, so I started a page over at Squidoo that lists different types of lip gloss recipes. The recipe for a general lip gloss is good for more than your lips though. When my oldest son was born, that balm was a lifesaver as a diaper ointment. It protected his bottom and was (apparently) soothing when he did get a rash. When you think about it, a product that protects and soothes chapped lips is good for other sensitive skin, too.

Tropical Lip Gloss Recipe

These island ingredients will drench your lips with tropical moisture. The vitamin E is a natural preservative.

Yield - Approximately 1/2 ounce

Time - 5 minutes to make; a bit more time to cool

Tools

• teaspoon
• spoon
• clean container with lid
• small microwaveable or heat resistant cup or bowl

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon cocoa butter, grated
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon macadamia nut oil (may substitute almond oil or olive oil)
• 1 teaspoon light sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon petroleum jelly (optional: use to make gloss more solid or to add more shine)
  

Directions

Mix all of the ingredients in a cup or bowl.

Rest the container inside of a larger container of very hot (not boiling) water.

Stir the ingredients together until they are melted.

Pour the mixture into a small container with lid (lip gloss containers are commercially available).

Smooth the gloss onto lips, either to be worn alone or to add shine over lipstick.