How to Make a Natural Chocolate Lip Gloss

Chocolate beauty products are a chocolate lover's dream; however, these luxury items are often costly and full of harsh chemicals, unnecessary dyes and artificial perfumes. If you love chocolate, you will be happy to know that whipping up your own natural chocolate lip gloss is a snap and can be easily customized to your personal preferences.

Things You'll Need

• Beeswax
• Coconut oil
• Double boiler
• Vitamin E capsules
• Chocolate essential oil
• Organic baking chocolate (optional)
• Natural coloring (optional)
• Small sealable container

Instructions

1. Measure 2 oz. of beeswax and 2 tbsp. of cold pressed or extra virgin coconut oil in the top of a double boiler. Heat the mixture slowly only until the wax melts, being careful not to overheat the oil. Natural oil is a bit sensitive, and overheating can destroy the delicate healing elements. The wax and oil mixture should never get so hot that you cannot comfortable touch it.

2. Remove the wax and oil from heat and squeeze 2 to 4 drops of oil from a vitamin E capsule. The antioxidant properties of vitamin E will nourish and protect your lips and will also preserve your gloss.

3. Stir in 5 drops of chocolate essential oil. At this point, you can add a bit of flavor and color to your gloss by allowing about 1/8 tsp. of organic baking chocolate melt into the mixture. The baking chocolate will accentuate the aroma, add a slight hint of chocolate flavor and give your lip gloss a subtle brown tint.

4. Add 2 to 4 drops of beet juice, strawberry juice, blackberry juice or raspberry juice to your chocolate lip gloss mixture if your prefer a slightly red hue. When mixing in color, remember that the color in the mixing bowl should be a few shades darker than the finished color you are working towards.

5. Stir the mixture occasionally as it cools. As it begins to thicken, transfer your finished chocolate lip gloss into a small, sealable container. Leave the container unsealed until the mixture cools completely.