Have you ever wondered if the makeup you use every day is
safe? Aside from the unknown ingredients that may not be so
great for you, makeup can get quite expensive. With just a few
basic ingredients, you can easily create your own natural, and
much more affordable makeup.
TIP
Mist Veráge Toner as a
foundation primer and a
makeup setting spray.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
• Wide mouth jar
• 1 package cotton pads
• 2 squirts Veráge™ cleanser
• 2 tablespoons dōTERRA Fractionated
Coconut Oil
• 1–2 drops Lavender or Geranium
essential oil* (optional)
• 1 cup water
*Avoid contact with eyes.
DIRECTIONS:
1. Mix Fractionated Coconut Oil and
cleanser with water.
2. Microwave in 10 second increments
until melted and well blended.
3. Mix in essential oil.
4. Place cotton pads in jar.
5. Pour liquid mixture over pads in the
jar. Press pads down to help soak up
the liquid.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
• 1 teaspoon beeswax
• 1–2 teaspoons shea butter
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil
• 1–2 drops Cinnamon or Peppermint essential oil
• 2 empty lip balm tubes
Note:
• For red hues: ¼ teaspoon (or more for color) of beet root powder
• For brown/tan hues: ¼ teaspoon (or more for color) of cocoa powder, a
tiny pinch of cinnamon or turmeric to get the shade you want
• For matte texture: ¼ teaspoon bentonite clay–use with a color
DIRECTIONS:
1. On low heat, melt beeswax, Shea butter, and coconut oil together.
2. Remove from heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.
3. Add essential oil and your color of choice; mix well.
4. Pour into lip balm tubes.
20 / SUMMER 2016 LIVING MAGAZINE