Last weekend my daughter and I made our own lip gloss. You can add natural flavor and color for a custom-blend. A perfect little gift for all of your friends.

Most health food stores sell small glass jars, but I must admit, we did use little plastic containers from Target for the kids. We then decorated the containers with fun stickers.

No need to leave the boys in your life out of this. My daughter made one for her brother without color and added spearmint oil. Just be sure to call it lip balm as boys might be turned off by anything too glossy.

The following is a simple recipe that is very easy to make, but your children will need your help because of the hot pan.

If you try this recipe, let me know what you think and leave a comment below.

Megans Lip Gloss

• 1 tablespoon sweet almond oil
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons beeswax granules or grated beeswax
• A pinch of pink mineral makeup or a few shavings of nontoxic organic lipstick (you can experiment here)
• 4 drops peppermint or spearmint oil (optional)

Heat the oil and beeswax in a double boiler over medium low heat. Remove from heat and gradually add your coloring, a little at a time, until you get the color you like; whisk until well blended with a fork or small whisk. Add the peppermint or spearmint oil, whisk again, and transfer to a small sterilized jar.

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