How To Make Lipstick
Lipstick is probably the most used cosmetic in the world. In the more progressive countries most women above the age of sixteen has already experienced wearing some form of lipstick. This well-known cosmetic and beauty aid was first encountered historically in ancient Egypt. Cleopatra, one of the better known, Egyptian queens wore a form of lip enhancement to make her lips red. The cosmetic also had its down times when women who wore it were considered dabblers of witchcraft. During the evolution of the television, many actresses wore lipstick to have more color on their lips since black and white television made their lips pale.
Making Your Own Lipstick
Making your very own lip color can be very satisfying especially for those who have a difficult time finding the right color from commercial lipstick. There are some make your own kits available but you can also start from scratch to make your very own lipstick. The first step to making your very own lip color is to get a base, which is usually made from a combination of canuba wax and beeswax. There are other elements that can be added to make lipstick such as vitamin E acetate or maybe sun protection.
The next step after getting base for your lipstick is to add an emollient that can be castor oil and adding a preservative can also be advantageous in prolonging you product's shelf life. Grapefruit seed oil is highly recommended for this purpose and also because it is a natural element which does not harm people. The elements that add color to the product is a vital ingredient for this project and you can choose from a variety of colors and shades along with metallic and glossy shines.
You will also need something in which you can melt and combine your ingredients in. Molds will also be necessary in shaping your lipstick. These are more preferable as a durable plastic. You must also stick to just the right temperature in order to melt the waxes and combine the ingredients.
Making your very own lipstick product can be really help you zero in on your desired color and type, either matte or glossy. You can adjust the color by adding more or less of the color ingredient and you can also add flavors or scents to your product. Kits for making your own lip color can have limited choices of colors so when you have gotten the hang of making your own lipstick, you can order from the source and make your own without referring to kits.
