Lip Gloss Ingredients

Ingredients in a lip gloss determine its quality, and the look that it imparts when applied to the lips. This BeautiSecrets article lists out the ingredients and procedure for making lip gloss at home.

For any woman, a lip gloss is an indispensable makeup product that she will always carry with her. It is one of the most commonly used cosmetic products. It can either be applied directly to the lips, or applied over a coat of lip balm or a shade of lipstick that compliments its shade. Different types and flavors of lip gloss are readily available, and sold under various brand names. All of them have almost similar ingredients with just a few of the ingredients that may vary.

Ingredients

It must be noted that chemicals and artificial coloring agents might be used in this cosmetic product. Lip gloss may contain the following substances:

Petroleum jelly
Beeswax
Carnauba wax
Mica
Carmine
Synthetic preservatives (Parabens)
Colorants (Iron oxide, titanium dioxide)
Flavor (Vanilla, chocolate, etc.)
Oil (Castor oil, mineral oil, vitamin E oil, jojoba oil)

The synthetic preservatives and carmine (obtained from a cochineal insect) that lip gloss could be harmful for use on the lips. Concerns have been raised regarding the use of parabens due to the risk of breast cancer. Also, carmine, if ingested, can cause skin allergies and rashes. Thus, before you buy cosmetic products, make sure that you look at the list of ingredients before you purchase one.

Instructions for Making Lip Gloss at Home

You can make lip gloss at home, by doing so, you can prevent the risks associated with the use of products that contain harsh chemicals. All you need to do, is use natural ingredients that are safe for use on your lips. Also, you can avoid spending money on branded products. The ingredients and instructions are listed out in the following sections.

Ingredients and Procedure

Let’s take a look at a simple recipe that you can prepare at home for lip gloss that you can use. Notice the type of ingredients that are used are everyday household items:

Things You Will Require

Beeswax (grated), 4 tablespoons
Essential oil (any), 8 to 10 drops
Honey, 1 tablespoon
Almond oil (sweet), ¼ cup
Petroleum jelly, ¼ teaspoon
Candy melts or food coloring agents (for the desired color)
Grater
Zip lock bag
Bowls
Measuring spoon or cup
Small lip balm tube/tub

Method

Grate beeswax into a microwave safe bowl.
Add almond oil, essential oil, honey, and petroleum jelly to beeswax.
Place the bowl in a microwave and heat for about a minute.
Remove the bowl and add the coloring agent or the flavoring agent to this mixture.
For the desired flavor, you can add honey, lime juice, melted chocolate, vanilla essence, etc.
You can add some glitter to the mixture.
Stir well and place it in the microwave. Heat it for a couple of minutes.
Pour the entire mixture into a zip lock bag, make a small slit in the bag and pour the mixture into the lip balm tub. Let it stay for at least a day before you use it.

On a concluding note, the ingredients used in the aforementioned recipe are safe, natural, and healthy, unlike some of the chemicals that are used in commercially available lip gloss. So, follow the aforementioned instructions to create lip gloss at home.