DIY Mauve Lip Shimmer

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DIY Mauve Lip Shimmer

Level:

Advanced

How-To:

Health & Beauty

Seasonal Event:

Fall

• 2 teaspoons candelilla wax
• 2 tablespoons murumuru butter
• 3 teaspoons apricot oil
• 3 teaspoons MCT oil
• ¼ teaspoon rose or mauve mica
• ¼ teaspoon lavender or light purple mica
• 20-30 drops of rose essential oil
• Lip balm tubes
• Disposable pipette
• Glass bowl and pot to create double broiler
• Whisk

1. Bring water to a boil in the pot with the glass bowl resting on top to create your double broiler.
2. Add the candelilla wax and murumuru butter. Stir until completely melted.
3. Add apricot and MCT oil, stir in thoroughly.
4. Add mica powders and stir well until colors are blended and the mixture is free of lumps, completely smooth.
5. Add the rose oil. Stir in.
6. Allow the mixture to cool for about 30 seconds, stir once more and use the pipette to fill the tubes with the balm.
7. Allow to cool, cap and enjoy!

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