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Ingredients

1. Beeswax pellets or grated beeswax (1 tablespoon)

2. Coconut oil or sweet almond oil (2 tablespoons)

3. Shea butter or cocoa butter (1 tablespoon)

4. Beetroot powder or powdered food coloring (for tint)

5. Essential oil for fragrance (optional)

Instructions

1. In a double boiler or a heat-safe bowl placed over a pot of simmering water, melt the beeswax, coconut oil, and shea butter together, stirring occasionally until fully melted.

2. Once melted, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

3. Add the beetroot powder or powdered food coloring gradually until you achieve your desired tint. Remember, a little goes a long way, so start with a small amount and adjust as needed.

4. If you'd like, add a few drops of your preferred essential oil for fragrance. Popular choices include peppermint, vanilla, or citrus oils.

5. Pour the mixture into lip balm tubes or small containers.

6. Let the lip balm cool and solidify completely before using.

Remember to store your homemade tinted lip balm in a cool, dry place to prevent it from melting. 

Enjoy your custom lip balm creation!

Ingredients

1. Coconut oil (1 cup)

2. Shea butter (1/2 cup)

3. Cocoa butter (1/2 cup)

4. Essential oil for fragrance (optional)

Instructions

1. In a double boiler or a heat-safe bowl placed over a pot of simmering water, melt the coconut oil, shea butter, and cocoa butter together, stirring occasionally until fully melted.

2. Once melted, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

3. If you're adding essential oil for fragrance, do so now. Add a few drops according to your preference and stir well to incorporate.

4. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for about 1-2 hours or until it starts to solidify around the edges.

5. Once the edges start to solidify, take it out of the refrigerator and whip the mixture using a hand mixer or stand mixer until it becomes light and fluffy. This may take several minutes.

6. Transfer the whipped body butter into clean, airtight containers such as jars.

7. Store your homemade coconut body butter in a cool, dry place.

You can customize this body butter recipe by adding other ingredients like vitamin E oil, almond oil, or even aloe vera gel for added skincare benefits. 

Enjoy the luxurious feel of your homemade body butter!

Materials Needed

Brown eyebrow pencil or gel eyeliner (shade that matches your natural freckle color)

Small makeup brush (optional, for blending)

Setting powder or setting spray (optional, for longevity)

Steps

Prepare Your Skin Start with clean, moisturized skin. This will ensure the freckles adhere well and look natural.

Choose Your Too Use a brown eyebrow pencil or a gel eyeliner that matches the color of your natural freckles. These products typically have a fine tip that mimics the appearance of freckles.

Application  Lightly dot the pencil or gel eyeliner across your cheeks, nose, and any other areas where you want freckles. Start with a light hand to create smaller freckles.

Optional

Blending  For a natural look lightly tap the freckles with your fingertip or use a small makeup brush to blend them slightly into your skin to soften the edges

Set the Freckles lightly dust translucent setting powder over your face or use a setting spray to keep the freckles in place all day

Final Touches If freckles are too prominent, you can gently pat and blend with your finger

Enjoy Your Freckles They should add a natural, sun-kissed look to your complexion.

The key to natural-looking freckles is to vary their size and placement slightly across your face until you achieve the desired effect.