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What can you substitute for beeswax in lip balm?

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You can use petroleum jelly as a lip balm. Try mixing petroleum jelly with eyeshadow color to make a lip balm with a tint of color.

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Wouldn't eyeshadow be bad for lips?

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No. The pigment in eyeshadow generally has similar ingredients as the pigment in lipstick. And eyeshadow has to be safe for the eyes, so it should be safe for the lips as well.

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Will lip gloss melt when you leave it out for a long time?

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Lip gloss won't melt because its already a liquid. Lip balm, which firms up into a solid, will melt if left out in the heat.

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What can I do if I have no microwave or beeswax?

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You could put Vaseline or an unflavored chapstick into a glass measuring cup, sit it in a pot of hot water, and let that do the melting for you.

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Is it fine if I leave it in the freezer for more than 25 minutes?

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A hour or so should be fine. Avoid leaving it in overnight without a lid on it. It may get freezer burn.

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Can I use shea butter instead of Vaseline?

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Yes, you can.

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Can I use food coloring to color the lip gloss?

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You can try, but avoid using too much. Food coloring is much more potent than other sorts of coloring and has a tendency to stain. Only a drop or two will be plenty.

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Can coconut oil work instead of jelly or Vaseline?

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Yes, coconut oil will work. Look online for methods on how to make lip gloss with coconut oil.

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Can I make it without heat?

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You can but it takes much longer, about 10 minutes longer.

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What kind of bowls are microwaveable?

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Glass or ceramic bowls can be used in the microwave. Avoid using flimsy plastic bowls and never put a metal bowl in the microwave.

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I don't have a microwave! What should I do?

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Melt it in a double boiler: Put the substance to be melted in a metal bowl. Put the metal bowl inside a pot partially filled with water, and simmer on your stove-top. Depending on the melting temperature, you might only need to fill the pot with hot water and not heat it on your stove-top.

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For Method 4, do I have to use the glitter?

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You don't have to use glitter if you don't want to, though the glitter makes it very sparkly.

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Won't glitter be harmful for my lips?

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It depends on what kind of glitter you use. Glitter in shakers (loose glitter) doesn't have any chemicals that would harm your skin. Avoid liquid glitter because it contains harsh and harmful chemicals that should not be ingested.

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What do I use as containers for homemade lip gloss?

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The makeup sections of dollar stores usually have small containers to use. Small sealed plastic condiment cups also work well for short-term use.

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Can I use Shea butter?

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Yes, this is good for the lips.

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Can I add eyeshadow or other colors to the honey lip gloss?

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Yes, you can add some eyeshadow or a chunk of your favorite lipstick, or you can use your blush. But try to keep it natural as much as possible.

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For scent and flavor, can I melt hard candy instead of using the mango and strawberry essence?

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You could, but it could make the lip gloss sticky and hard.

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Do I have to add strawberry and mango essence?

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No, it's optional. You should add some essence if you want your lip gloss to smell good, but you could use other scents besides mango or strawberry.

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Will the lip balm made with the second method melt?

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It will melt if you leave it out in the heat.

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Where can I get beeswax and shea butter?

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You can purchase it online. You might also be able to find those items at a local health and beauty supply store (if you have one).

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Can I use art glitter?

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As long as it is nontoxic, you can use it.

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Is Vaseline microwavable?

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Yes.

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Can I use colored Vaseline?

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Of course. Colored Vaseline is tinted lip balm.

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What can I use if I do not have a microwave?

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You can use a double boiler to heat it.

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Is it ok to use blush powder for method 3?

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Yes, blush powder, foundation, and eyeshadow pigments work. You can also use powdered food coloring.

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What can I use in the lip balm so my lips are moist?

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The Vaseline should do that, no help needed from other substances.

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Can I melt candy canes and petroleum jelly to make lip balm?

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Yes, you can.

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What do I do if I don't have eyeshadow?

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You can use other pigments, such as mica powder, blush, and lipstick. Some other things you could use to color your lip balm are cocoa powder (for a brown tint), cinnamon (for a reddish brown tint), and drink mix (color depends on the color of drink mix). Just make sure to test the lip balm on your wrist before applying to your lips in case you are allergic.

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Do I need to put coloring on the lip balm in method 2, or is it just better looking?

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It is just better looking. It is fine without it.

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Can I use any kind of glitter?

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Any kind of glitter should be fine. Avoid using chunky or big pieces of glitter. Glitter dust might even work better than actual glitter.

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