Prepare your favorite natural lipstick at home

CAIRO - 29 December 2019: Women are keen to choose a lipstick color that fits the color of their skin and hair as well as clothes they wear on various occasions. But some types of lipstick are made of harmful chemicals that can damage the skin; hence, a growing number of women prefers lipstick made from natural ingredients.

According to wikihow website, lipstick can easily be made at home with the following ingredients:

One teaspoon of beeswax (5 ml)

One teaspoon or 5 ml of shea butter, mango butter, almond butter, or avocado butter.

One teaspoon of almond oil, extra virgin olive oil or jojoba oil.

How to prepare:

Beet powder or beet flakes should be used to get a bright red lipstick, while cinnamon can be used to get a reddish brown color.

Cocoa powder gives a dark brown lipstick, which is preferred by some women.

Melt the basic ingredients together in a microwave-safe container. Heat the ingredients for 30 seconds until thawed.

Mix the ingredients well,and heat approximately 5 cm of water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the ingredients to the water in a smaller skillet while stirring until the mixture melts.

Pour the mixture into an old lipstick tube and leave it in the refrigerator until it is firm and use when needed.