How to Make a Homemade Lip Gloss

Difficulty: Easy

Things You'll Need:

• Petroleum jelly / Vaseline
• Microwaveable bowl
• Small tins (Altoid tins work well)
• Flavored extract (coconut, watermelon, orange, grape)
• Fruit-flavored water bottle drink packet (white)
• Food coloring
• Honey

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Place 1 cup of petroleum jelly and 2 tbs. of honey into a microwaveable bowl and put it in the microwave on high heat for 15-30 seconds.

2. Step 2

   Remove from the microwave and immediately pour one flavored drink packet into the mixture. Stir well. Put in 5 to 7 drops of the fruit extract. Stir again.

3. Step 3

   Add one drop of food coloring at a time. Stir. About 5 to 7 drops should be enough for a shiny tint of color. Drop in 8 to 15 drops for a darker hue.

4. Step 4

   Pour the mixture into small tins and close tightly. Place the tins in the refrigerator.

5. Step 5

   To use, dip the tip of your index finger into the lip gloss and spread onto the lips. Reapply as needed.