At-home treatments like DIY lipgloss are cheap alternatives to store-bought treatments, and you can rest easy knowing exactly what goes into each bottle and container. Here are some affordable, easy, and luxurious ideas for enhancing your looks from the convenience of your home.
Flavored DIY Lipgloss
Flavored DIY lipgloss is one of the easiest and most effective ways to hydrate chapped lips. All you need is a couple of ingredients and a container for storage.
The Recipe Calls For:
- Petroleum Jelly ( Vaseline or Aquafor).
- Your favorite store-bought powdered drink mix.
Helpful Tools for DIY Lipgloss
While the recipe only calls for a couple of ingredients a tool for stirring and a container for mixing and storing are highly recommended. Craft stores have ample options for containers including tubes and jars.
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Simple Steps for DIY Lipgloss
- Step 1: Scoop 1-2 tablespoons of the jelly into your container.
- Then sprinkle about 1/4 teaspoon of the drink mix and add a few drops of water.
- Step 3: Stir it all together.
Note: You can add more of the drink mix for more flavor and color, but remember to add little by little. You can always add more, but adding too much at one time will throw off the ratio and make your lipgloss thick and grainy.
FDA-Approved Products
Additionally, you can experiment with different colors and flavors to create a perfectly customized DIY lipgloss, explains UpStyleDaily. For many, the idea of using petroleum jelly is concerning as some studies have linked the chemical with cancer. However, according to Healthline, products like Vaseline and Aquafor use ultra-refined petroleum, which has been FDA-approved. Alternatively, here’s a more naturally derived recipe, if you’re still uneasy about using petroleum jelly for DIY lipgloss.
Alternate Recipe
Our Oily House shared a luxurious recipe for DIY lipgloss that combines several food-based oils and essential oils, if desired, to create an all-natural easy-to-make DIY lipgloss. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fractionated coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons mango butter
- 1 tablespoon beeswax
Optional additions:
- A few drops of essential oils for flavor.
- Natural color from a local health food store.
DIY lipgloss is only one of many at-home treatments perfect for a day of pampering. Here are several DIY treatments for an immersive spa experience from the comfort of your home.
Other DIY Treatments
Firstly, a DIY body scrub is perfect for buffing and softening dry skin and washing away your troubles. According to Healthline, you should use a body scrub 2-3 times a week unless you have sensitive, or cracked and dry skin. Naturally abrasive ingredients like brown sugar, sea salt, or coffee grounds are ideal. Next, you’ll need oil. Coconut is often used for beauty treatments so this is what’s recommended but you can also try jojoba or manuka oil. Mix the oil, exfoliator, and distilled water for a luxurious scrub. Additionally, you can add a few drops of your favorite essential oils for scent, or use green tea instead of water for a refreshing anti-oxidants boost.
A DIY Hair Conditioner
The best oils are avocado, castor, jojoba, and argan. Each offers a long list of benefits, including several vitamins and nutrients, replenishing hair, and leaving behind vibrant, healthy locks. You can add essential oils for smell and, in some cases, an extra dose of vitamins.
An At-Home Face Mask
Skin treatments, particularly those with challenges like acne, rosacea, or excessive dry or sensitive skin, often require personalized skin care treatments so a variety of these ingredients may be ideal for some, while others would benefit from using only 1 or 2 of these suggestions.
- Ground Oats. Oats are calming and soothe the skin, and you can easily make a paste similar to making a bowl of oatmeal in the morning without all the delicious additions like butter or cinnamon. Just add some oats and water and blend, ensuring the oats are powdered, and the consistency is similar to paste.
- Avocado and Manuka Honey. Marie Claire recommends avocado for its coveted essential fats that coat skin in moisture, while the honey is highly anti-bacterial and can reduce redness, inflammation, and some acne flare-ups.
- Locally Sourced Honey. Interestingly, this method is also a great way to introduce yourself to local allergens and hopefully minimize symptoms come allergy season.
- Clay powders. While these are typically storebought, they usually call for an at-home mixture and application to prolong the product’s shelf life. Pink clay is excellent for hydration, while green and white are ideal for acne and removing toxins from the skin. A black charcoal powder and water mixture may also help remove toxins and minimize acne.
DIY lipgloss and other treatments pack a powerful punch and save hundreds of dollars on expensive skincare treatments. Fortunately, they also make a day of luxury and pampering more affordable and often yield the same or similar results. It’s important to note that some natural treatments may take longer to set than store-bought products, so you’ll likely have to experiment to find what works for you.
