How to Make Lip Gloss for a Science Project
Lip gloss is more than a simple concoction to soothe chapped lips. According to Science Buddies, cosmetic companies employ scientists and specialists to test and develop formulas and recipes to create the make-up we purchase in stores. Use basic chemistry along with the scientific method to make your own lip gloss.
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Things You'll Need
- Pencil
- Paper
- Computer
- Measuring spoons
- Glass container
- Craft sticks
- Beeswax
- Honey
- Castor oil
- Lavender
- Peppermint extract
- Small cosmetic containers
Instructions
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Learn more about basic science by using the scientific method to make some educated guesses. Research online recipes for making lip gloss. Write down your ideas and thoughts about how to make lip gloss and the ingredients used to create lip gloss purchased in the supermarket.
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Decide what type of scent or flavor of lip gloss you would like to create. Write down a list of ingredients needed to create the lip gloss, and gather the materials.
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Clean your work area along with your hands and items that will be used to make the lip gloss. Keeping everything clean ensures no bacteria will make its way into the lip gloss ingredients.
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Measure out the ingredients to create the lip gloss. Certain ingredients are in a solid and liquid form. Write down your thoughts on how the lip gloss will bond together and form the finished lip gloss.
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Make a basic lip gloss by heating three tsp. of grated beeswax, five tsp. of castor oil and one tsp. of honey in a clean glass container in the microwave for 15 seconds. Gently stir the ingredients with a clean craft stick, and heat another 15 seconds if the ingredients aren't completely melted.
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Pour the mixture into a clean, small cosmetic container, which can be purchased at your local craft store for a small price.
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Let the lip gloss cool for 30 minutes. Test the lip gloss and determine if additional ingredients should be added. Write down ideas to make a better lip balm and then create another batch with your additions. Experiment with adding more beeswax; essential oils, such as lavender; flavoring, such as peppermint extract; or more castor oil.
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Complete the science experiment by determining which lip gloss you created works the best and why. Share your results and lip glosses with others and see if they agree with your assessment.
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References
- Photo Credit lipstick image by leafy from Fotolia.com
