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QuestionFor how long can this lip balm be stored?Community AnswerIt will last as long as the petroleum jelly would last -- and that's a pretty long time.
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QuestionCan the balm make lips red or pink?Community AnswerDepending on what colors you use, it might slightly tint your lips. However, lipstick is better if you want the color to stand out.
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QuestionCan I use Shea Butter instead of Vaseline?Community AnswerYes, I use it all the time, it's a great moisturizer.
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QuestionCan I just mix petroleum jelly and the food coloring?Community AnswerYes, but it's best to melt the petroleum jelly first and then add the food coloring so it mixes better.
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QuestionCan I use honey for method one? Will it affect the lip balm?Community AnswerAdding honey wouldn't affect the balm, but it would help make your lips smoother.
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QuestionIs food coloring safe for use on lips?Community AnswerFood coloring is safe on your lips. It will stain your skin or lips for a few days in that color.
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QuestionCan I use it in an EOS container?Community AnswerYes, you can. Put the empty EOS container on the bottom. Pour the lip balm mixture into it. After it dries, put the bottom on and twist it open.
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QuestionCan I use a Chapstick tube to store lip balm?Community AnswerOf course, but be careful when shaping it. You don't want a fingerprint on your new lip balm.
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QuestionCan food coloring gel be used to pigment the lip balm?Community AnswerYes, because it works the same way as liquid food coloring does. Just mix it in and you should be fine!
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QuestionCan I use ghee and beetroot to color my lips?Community AnswerYes, but the ghee may melt if you keep the tube/box of lip balm outside. Also, the color of the beetroot may not last as long as the lipstick or food coloring.
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QuestionWill food coloring stand out?Community AnswerIt will give a tint to it and only a little color. If you want more color than you would use a lipstick
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QuestionCan I use powdered food coloring?Community AnswerYes; you'll have the same effects as gel or water food coloring. You also can use mica powder, beet juice or eye shadow.
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QuestionWill melting a normal lip balm and adding a little honey and food coloring to it be ok?Community AnswerOf course. It's just like adding tint to a regular balm and there you have it, a tinted balm.
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QuestionCan I use Chapstick instead of Vaseline?Community AnswerYes, you can.
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QuestionHow do I make green lip balm without staining my lips green?Community AnswerJust put a little bit of green food coloring. I would start with a drop the size of an ant, then test it and see how it works. Keep adding more green if you want to make it darker, but make sure to test it out to see if it stains your lips or not.
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QuestionWhat's a substitute that can be used for a microwave?Community AnswerYou can use a candle or put a heat-proof container inside a double boiler. You just need to melt it.
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QuestionCan I add lavender essence to it?Community AnswerYes, but make sure it is safe for your lips. Mint or strawberry essential oil will work as well.
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QuestionCan I use olive oil instead of honey?Community AnswerYes, you can.
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QuestionFor the first method, do I have to microwave the Vaseline?Community AnswerYes, it is necessary to microwave the Vaseline. If you don’t have a microwave, you can use a double boiler.
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QuestionCan I use red or pink lip gloss instead of food coloring?Community AnswerOf course! It already has color so there is no need to add more. But you could still use food coloring if you wanted it to stand out more.
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QuestionDo I have to use food coloring?Community AnswerNo, you don't have to use food coloring but your lip balm won't have color if you don't use it.
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QuestionIs it safe to microwave Vaseline?KirstinKittenCommunity AnswerIt is safe to microwave Vaseline in small doses, but you should check on it every 15-20 seconds.
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QuestionCan there be substitute for the honey?Community AnswerYes, you can use honey, scented essential oils and beeswax.
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QuestionDo you think a whole bottle of food coloring is ok?Community AnswerNo, that would be way too much and would make your balm very runny and probably dye your mouth.
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QuestionCan I use just beetroot, shea butter, and honey to make a lip balm?Tripti RawatCommunity AnswerDon't use beetroot, it is very bad for the sensitive skin of your lips. Shea butter and honey are fine.
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QuestionAre Crayola crayons nontoxic?Community AnswerYes, they are non-toxic. If you are still a bit unsure about using Crayola crayons, use makeup grade face crayon instead.
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QuestionHow can I prevent the flavoring from sinking to the bottom of the petroleum jelly using method one?Community AnswerIf it does sink to the bottom, just melt it and mix it again.
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QuestionDo I need to put the whole crayon in there?Community AnswerIf you want your lip balm to be really tinted, then, yes. A whole crayon will make it more like a lipstick than a lip balm, though.
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QuestionCan I use Vicks VapoRub instead of Vaseline?Community AnswerVicks isn't meant for lips and may burn, so I wouldn't recommend it.
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QuestionCan I use Aquaphor instead of Vaseline?Community AnswerYes, Aquaphor can be substituted for Vaseline and will still relieve chapped lips. There won’t be any big difference.
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