Do you ever buy a lipstick, only to get home and realize it’s way too dark or just not your color? If you’re like me, you probably have a collection of unused lipsticks gathering dust in your makeup drawer. Well, today we’re going to repurpose those lipsticks and turn them into a DIY tinted lip balm that’s not only more wearable but also nourishing and free of harsh ingredients!
Instead of letting those lipsticks go to waste, I decided to add them to a simple homemade lip balm recipe. The result? A tinted lip balm that I actually love! This is a perfect way to make use of colors you ended up not liking and avoid wasting perfectly good products.
Using lipsticks that were too dark for my taste created a subtle tint with a gorgeous shine. Plus, by diluting the lipstick with natural ingredients, I also minimized the chemicals I was applying to my lips. While it’s always best to go for more natural options, sometimes reusing what you already have is a smart way to reduce waste!
For a refreshing scent, I added Rosemary essential oil, which I prefer over Peppermint, but you can choose any essential oil (or skip it altogether) that suits your preference. If you have an old lipstick tube lying around, you can even reuse it for your DIY lip balm – simply pour the mix in and let it cool!
DIY Tinted Lip Balm
- 1 TBSP grapeseed oil =
- 1 tsp beeswax
- 1/8 tsp. Vitamin E oil
- 1 tsp. Shea butter
- 1 lipstick
- 6 drops Rosemary Essential Oil
Directions:
- Fill a medium pot halfway with water.
- Place a glass Pyrex bowl with a spout in the water.
- Add your old lipstick, beeswax, shea butter, and grapeseed oil to the bowl. Heat and melt everything together.
- Once melted, add your preferred essential oils for fragrance.
- Carefully pour the mixture into containers of your choice.
This recipe makes about 1 ounce, which is enough to fill 5-6 lip balm tubes!
CONCLUSION
Repurposing old lipsticks into a DIY tinted lip balm is a fun and eco-friendly way to avoid waste while creating a product you’ll actually use. Not only does it allow you to customize your lip color with a nourishing, more natural formula, but it also helps you make the most out of products you might otherwise toss. Whether you’re reusing an old lipstick tube or creating a new one in a cute container, this simple, homemade tinted lip balm is both practical and rewarding. Happy upcycling!
