Cosmetics with the addition of chocolate today is very widespread. Chocolate is also used in specialized cosmetics (baths and wraps from chocolate, scrubs, masks, etc.), and in the one used at home. But a special pleasure can be experienced by applying make-up cosmetics. This procedure will not only be pleasant, but also useful, because all the ingredients of the home product will be natural and quality.
There are many recipes for making cosmetics with chocolate at home, but the most delicious and attractive is, of course, chocolate lip balm.
Balm with shine "Chocolate with cinnamon"
The recipe for cooking is very interesting and simple, it is necessary to have several components:
- Vaseline or Vaseline oil;
- good chocolate without impurities with a high content of cocoa beans;
- powdered chicken.
It is necessary to melt two tablespoons of petrolatum with the help of a water bath, add to it the previously grated chocolate in the desired amount and, stirring, wait until the chocolate dissolves. Then pour a pinch of cinnamon. Mix well and pour into a container suitable for further use.
This balm will serve not only as an excellent means of exfoliation, cracks and weathering, but will also give lips a softness and delicacy.
Balsam "The Bee"
The number of components varies depending on how much money you need to get. All the necessary components can be easily purchased in special online stores or pharmacies.
To prepare this lip balm you need:
- part of beeswax;
- one and a half parts of castor oil;
- part of Shea butter;
- part of cocoa butter;
- half of the grated 90% chocolate.
In the melted (as in the first recipe) beeswax poured into the castor oil, then Shea butter and cocoa, everything is intensively mixed with a homogeneous consistency, grated chocolate is added and again mixed thoroughly. The resulting mass is quickly poured into jars.
This balm perfectly moisturizes the lips, giving them a delicate shade and rich flavor and aroma of chocolate.
Balsam "Minty Truffle"
For preparation it will be required:
- 3 tablespoons of cocoa butter;
- 5 lobules of bitter chocolate;
- a capsule of vitamin E;
- a few drops of oil.
Method of preparation :
Preheat the cocoa butter, pour in the grated chocolate, unsweetened stir. Achieve that the mass becomes homogeneous. Then add vitamin E, cool a little and drop a mint oil.
This remarkable balm has not only excellent taste, but also has the property of antiseptic, it helps to smooth out small wrinkles, and also gives a unique freshness to the skin of the lips.
Balsam "Honey-chocolate"
For preparation it is necessary:
- teaspoonful of wax;
- a pair of tea spoons, it can be olive, almond, coconut, jojoba oil or a mixture thereof;
- a pair of teaspoonskapper oil;
- slice of dark chocolate (the amount of chocolate depends on the color saturation, the more the chocolate, the darker the color of the balm);
- honey on the tip of the knife (in case you do not have allergies);
- a couple drops of any ester oil, for example "Sweet Orange";
- solution of vitamin E, or 2 capsules of vitamin "Aevit" (it is necessary to squeeze out the solution from the capsule by piercing it with a needle).
Wipe the wax in any convenient container and send it to a water bath. After the wax has melted, add it with chocolate and oil, remove it from the heat, mix with the rest of the ingredients and pour into jars. It needs to be done quickly, as the mixture quickly freezes.
Balsam is especially suitable for autumn-winter period. It will soften and nourish the lips with useful vitamins and microelements, and will impart a pleasant color.
Such aromatic recipes will undoubtedly raise your spirits and cause a smile. They will save the delicate skin of the lips from the back and temperature extremes, make it tender, sensual, and thanks to the non-transferable fragrance their owner will not remain unnoticed.