How to Make Black Mineral based Mascara

There are many recipes on the web and this is a combination of many. It’s taken months but I’m very happy with this one. Beauty on a budget and free of harsh chemicals and my eyes love it.

YOU WILL NEED:
- 1 tsp coconut oil: amzn.to/2c50vWr
- 1 tsp beeswax: amzn.to/2c79zN9
- 1 tsp aloe vera: amzn.to/2c50rpB
- 1/8 tsp castor oil: amzn.to/2bXRvjg
- ¼ tsp black mineral powder: amzn.to/2bXSkZq
- 1/8 tsp bentonite clay: amzn.to/2c0TyUn
- 6 drops lavender essential oil: amzn.to/2c50L8C
- Empty mascara tube: amzn.to/2cAmuaX
- Double boiler: amzn.to/2bXSrnU
- Icing bag: amzn.to/2c0U8Bg

METHOD
Into a double boiler and small glass jar, add and then melt coconut oil and beeswax.
Add aloe vera and castor oil.
Add bentonite clay, black mineral powder and lavender oil.
Mix to combine well. Place into an icing bag and insert into mascara tube.

Coconut oil is nourishing and provides smooth texture. Beeswax achieve correct thickness and well as waterproofing. Castor oil/lavender helps lashes grow. Aloe vera gel stops it becoming chalky. Black oxide colouring. Bentonite clay, helps it to dry and harden and stops smudging.

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