Yummy lip gloss
Make a gorgeous lip gloss from yummy honey and other natural ingredients.
Now that summer is finally here you could find your lips start to suffer a little in the sun. Protect sensitive lips with this simple yet rich lip balm. Delightful to wear alone or on top of your lipstick for extra shine! Makes a great homemade gift too.
You will need:
- 1tbsp sweet almond oil
- 10 fresh raspberries
- 1tsp honey
- 1 drop Vitamin E oil (optional)
- A sieve or a tea strainer
- A small portable plastic container or tin
- Decorative stickers, gift box and tissue paper (if you're making it for someone else)
What to do:
- Mix all the ingredients together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for two minutes or until the mixture just begins to boil.
- (If you don't have a microwave, place the bowl on top of a pan of water on a stovetop and then boil the water. This will take longer and you have to be careful not to let the water boil over into the mixture. If you are doing it this way you should get an adult to supervise you.)
- Stir well and gently crush the berries.
- Cool mixture for five minutes.
- Strain through a fine sieve or tea strainer to remove all the fruit pieces.
- Stir again and set aside to cool completely.
- When cool, transfer into your container.
- Apply a small amount onto your lips and remember to smile!
- (If you're making this as a gift, decorate your container with stickers and put in a gift box lined with tissue paper.)
What’s going on?
The miracle ingredient in this lipgloss recipe is the honey. It acts as an antioxidant, moisturizer and gloss. Antioxidants like Vitamin C or green tea extract are key ingredients in many expensive skincare products. They are not absorbed into your skin, but they might protect your skin on the outside from damage by sunlight and pollution.
Scientists think the antioxidants in honey are probably the molecules called flavinoids, which give honey its great taste.
Honey is also hygroscopic, which means it absorbs water from the air, so it helps to maintain the natural balance of water in the cells in your lips. The almond oil forms a protective layer to stop the water evaporating.
Together, the honey and the oil fill in all the crevices in your lips and make them look smooth and glossy. The berries add natural colour and flavour. Add all this together for lips that look, smell and taste gorgeous!
Try different berries (strawberries, cranberries or blueberries) or other soft fruits (peaches or plums) for different colours and flavours.
This activity came from Planet Science Little Book of Experiments.
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