The ingredients to make lip gloss are the kind of things you can find in any grocery store. The truth is that there really isn't much difference between the lip gloss you find in a store and the kind you whip up in your kitchen. If you want to save some money and want a craft that is sure to keep your lips healthy and moist, then you should gather together the ingredients and make a batch or two of lip gloss.

To give the lip gloss its base, you will need petroleum jelly; oil, like almond oil or aloe vera gel; or something like shortening. This is one of the best ways to give the gloss its shine and to ensure it will last more than a day or two. The kind of base you use depends on the texture you want and your own personal tastes. The more you experiment with making lip gloss, the more you will come to learn about your preferences.

The next key ingredients to consider are whether or not you want to include items to enhance the healing properties of the natural lip gloss. Including vitamins is a great way to sure the lip gloss is as healthy and healing as it is beautiful to look at.

Next, think about the flavor of the lip gloss. You can include anything from vanilla to drops of lime juice or even mashed up chocolate kisses. The more you play around with different flavors, the better off you will be. You can invest in store bought essential oils or use things like powder drink mixes to give your lip gloss a delicious flavor.

Think about adding extras to your lip gloss. One way to spice up the color of your product is to add food coloring to the mix. This is a natural and safe way to make the color of your lip gloss all the more bright or distinct. Additionally, consider adding sprinkle or cake decorating glitter to make the product that much more unique.