Natural remedies for lip care
Whether it is winter or summer, dryness and cracking of lips is a common problem. During the change in weather, the moisture of the lips decreases, making them look dry and lifeless. In such situations, people often resort to lip balms and lip glosses available in the market. However, not every product suits everyone's skin, and it may cause irritation or dryness to some people.
If you are also troubled by cracked and dry lips, then you can make lip gloss at home. The special thing is that it does not require expensive cosmetic products. Cosmetologist Swapnali Navsarikar has shared a simple method in her Instagram video, by which you can make lip gloss for just Rs 70. Along with moisturizing the lips, it can also provide them with a light pink color and shine.
Essential Ingredients for Natural Lip Gloss
To make lip gloss at home you will need a few simple ingredients:
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1 tbsp lip gloss base
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Half teaspoon jojoba oil
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a little rattanjot root
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1/8 tsp manjistha powder
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a pinch of turmeric powder
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1 Vitamin E Capsule
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1-2 drops peppermint essential oil (optional)
How to make lip gloss
step 1: First of all, take a little root of Ratanjot and put it in jojoba oil and leave it for some time. When the oil turns red, filter it. In this way your Ratanjot infused oil will be ready.
Step 2: Put one tablespoon of lip gloss base in a clean bowl and add rattanjot oil to it.
Step 3: Now add Manjishtha powder, turmeric and Vitamin E capsule oil in it.
Step 4: Mix all the ingredients well so that a smooth mixture is formed. If you want fragrance, you can add 1-2 drops of peppermint essential oil.
Step 5: Your homemade lip gloss is ready. You can store it in a clean and dry container.
Benefits of lip gloss
Jojoba oil and lip gloss base in this homemade lip gloss provide moisture to the lips. Ratanjot and Manjishtha are used for natural complexion.
Vitamin E and turmeric are also included in this mixture, which are helpful in skin care. Moisturizing the lips regularly can reduce dryness and cracking.
Points to note before use
Although it is homemade, not all ingredients are safe for everyone. Therefore, before applying lip gloss, do a patch test on the skin of your hand. Peppermint essential oil may cause irritation on sensitive lips, so do not use it if there is any concern. Avoid using such mixtures if there are cuts, wounds or allergies on the lips. Keep it in a clean container and if it smells bad, changes in color or shows signs of spoilage, do not use it.
Note that there is no solid scientific evidence that Ratanjot and Manjishtha remove pigmentation of lips. So do not consider it as a cure for pigmentation.