March 16: Lips Appreciation Day, St. Urho's Day, Everything You Do is Right Day
In preparation for St. Patty's Day tomorrow (WHAT ARE YOU DOING, BTW?) and also in celebration of Lips Appreciation Day, I would like to share a few recipes/DIYs to appreciate your pucker-ers before you say "Kiss me, I'm {fill-in-the-blank}!"
The picture above shows the ingredients necessary for Joy the Baker's Coffee and Lavender Body Scrub that, while is not REALLY meant to be used on your lips, will make your body smooth as butter in case you rub up against anyone in the crowded line for more green beer. Plus, everything you do it right today, so do what makes you happy!
Next, we have Brooke from Cheeky Kitchen's Homemade Lip Gloss recipe! Very delicious way to say thanks to your kisser. Keep in mind "You can sniff it, but it's not for eating!" Thanks, Brooke!!
The picture above shows the ingredients necessary for Joy the Baker's Coffee and Lavender Body Scrub that, while is not REALLY meant to be used on your lips, will make your body smooth as butter in case you rub up against anyone in the crowded line for more green beer. Plus, everything you do it right today, so do what makes you happy!
Next, we have Brooke from Cheeky Kitchen's Homemade Lip Gloss recipe! Very delicious way to say thanks to your kisser. Keep in mind "You can sniff it, but it's not for eating!" Thanks, Brooke!!
 | Ingredients: 1 teaspoon paraffin wax 4 teaspoons coconut oil 4 teaspoons petroleum jelly 4 white or pink (or whatever color you like) candy melts 1/2 teaspoon oil-based candy flavoring Directions: Grate the wax into a ziploc freezer bag. Add the coconut oil, petroleum jelly, candy melts and the flavoring. Place the bag in a bowl of very hot water and allow the ingredients to melt together. Massage the bag a bit to mix the ingredients together. Snip a corner from the bag and squeeze the ingredients into small containers. Pop your lip gloss containers into the fridge to cool completely. |
Martha Stewart also has a ton of helpful hints and how-to's to make your next batch of lip gloss.
Tools and Materials
1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
2 tablespoons carrier oil such as grapeseed oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, or vitamin E oil
A few drops essential oil(s) such as geranium, grapefruit, lemon, tangerine, peppermint, rosemary, or star anise
Lipstick shavings in desired color
Special equipment: heatproof glass jar, plastic pipettes, cosmetic-style plastic tubes, slide tins, or metal pots
Directions
1. Put beeswax and carrier oil in jar, and close lid. Heat the jar in a pot of water over medium-low heat until wax has melted. Remove jar from pot carefully.
2. Stir mixture with a metal spoon. Using a pipette, add essential oil, 1 drop at a time, until strength of scent is to your liking. Stir in lipstick shavings, 1 at a time, until desired shade is achieved and color is even throughout.
3. Using another pipette, transfer lip balm to containers. Let set for 1 hour.
Tools and Materials
1 tablespoon beeswax pellets
2 tablespoons carrier oil such as grapeseed oil, olive oil, sunflower oil, or vitamin E oil
A few drops essential oil(s) such as geranium, grapefruit, lemon, tangerine, peppermint, rosemary, or star anise
Lipstick shavings in desired color
Special equipment: heatproof glass jar, plastic pipettes, cosmetic-style plastic tubes, slide tins, or metal pots
Directions
1. Put beeswax and carrier oil in jar, and close lid. Heat the jar in a pot of water over medium-low heat until wax has melted. Remove jar from pot carefully.
2. Stir mixture with a metal spoon. Using a pipette, add essential oil, 1 drop at a time, until strength of scent is to your liking. Stir in lipstick shavings, 1 at a time, until desired shade is achieved and color is even throughout.
3. Using another pipette, transfer lip balm to containers. Let set for 1 hour.
Oh! And check out my nails for the big day! (St, Patrick's Day, people!) Mint Sorbet from Sally Hansen & Call You Later by Sinful Colors! Yay! Happy smooching! XO |  |
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