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Create a Lucious Natural Lipstick or Lip TreatmentDid you know natural lipsticks were some of the first  cosmetic products
used. Lip paints made by the Mesopotamians date back to 3500 B.C,
Puritan women frowned on the use of cosmetics in general.
However, they made lip balm recipes out of crushed rose petals to
soothe and color their lips. In Paris in 1910 natural lipstick as we know it today was first introduced. It is now the most commonly used and purchased cosmetic product in the world. lip treatments such as lip gloss and lip balms are a vital part of your beauty collection. They are also a cinch to create. The majority are made by simply melting together 2 or 3 ingredients. If you spend a lot of time outdoors or in the sun, you should always put sun protection on your lips.Some people are known to brush there lips with a soft toothbrush to remove dead skin and keep them soft and smooth. I have found that a coating of natural oil such as coconut or almond and rubbing your lips gently with a warm wash cloth also works well and is easier on the lips. Follow up with a fresh coat of lip gloss and your lips should glow with natural color! Lip glosses and balms have a long shelf life and will last for at least a year. The natural lipstick and lip treatments contained in the section require storage guidelines Aloe
Vera Lip Gloss
Aloe Vera makes a soothing lip gloss with a very high moisture content. This gloss is good to use in the summer after your lips have been exposed to the sun for sometime. What you need:
How to make: Mix together all three ingredients in a shallow dish or cup using the back of a teaspoon. Gently heat the mixture until the coconut oil has melted. (I do this in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute.) Pour the melted mixture into a lip gloss container or clean pill box (both available at drugstores). Cool the lip treatment completely, until the mixture is cool to the touch and solid. This takes about 10 to 20 minutes. You can speed up the cooling time by using the refrigerator. Rub into your lips and enjoy. Makes ½ an ounce Castor
Oil Lip Balm
Castor oil mixed with lanolin is soothing to dry, cracked lips and gives your lips a natural shine. You can also use this recipe on your eyebrows to condition them and keep them in place. What you need:
How to make: melt the castor oil, lanolin, and beeswax together over medium heat in a glass measuring cup in a pan of boiling water (water-bath technique). Pour the melted mixture into a lip gloss container or clean pillbox (both available at drugstores). Cool completely, until cool to the touch, approximately 20 minutes. Rub into your lips and enjoy. Makes ½ an ounce Beeswax
Lipsticks
These are super little natural lipsticks to keep with you and use throughout the day, either alone or under your favorite lipstick. You can also rub a bit on your heels at night to keep them soft (of course, not the same stick used on your lips). Use them anywhere you can use a little extra conditioning. What you need:
How to make: Mix together all the ingredients in an ovenproof container. Heat the mixture gently in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes on high or in a double boiler or water bath on the stove top, until everything is melted and you have a pale golden liquid. Pour the melted mixture into a shallow greased pan or cardboard box lined with foil. (I use empty tea boxes.) Allow the mixture to cool, then cut into lipsticks. Store in a closed container or wrap each stick individually. These make nice gifts, especially in the winter months when your friends’ lips may need some T.L.C. (tender loving care). Rub the sticks over your lips. Makes 4 ounces, 10 to 12 sticks
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