In previous posts, we have guided you through the creation of natural facial makeup essentials such as foundation, concealer, and moisturizer, and we now venture into the world of all-natural eye makeup. This blog is your go-to resource for learning straightforward methods to effortlessly craft homemade eyeliner and mascara. Explore the simplicity and benefits of making these eye-enhancing products at home.

DIY – Natural Homemade Eyeliner Recipes

Recipe 1:

Ingredients:

• Organic coconut oil – 2 teaspoons (extra virgin coconut oil will be the best choice)

• Pure aloe vera gel – 4 teaspoons

• Activated charcoal – 1 or 2 capsules [for ‘black’ eyeliner]

• Cocoa powder – (1/2) tablespoon [for ‘brown’ eyeliner]

How-To:

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1. Take pure aloe vera gel in a clean saucepan.

2. Pour organic coconut oil into it.

3. Add activated charcoal or cocoa powder (as per your preference of color) to the pan.

4. Put it over low heat and stir with a spoon until all the ingredients melt to form an even mixture.

5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool down.

6. Pour it into a clean plastic bag, pushing it toward its corners.

7. Make a tiny hole at the opposite corner of the bag.

8. Now, take a clean and empty eyeliner tube and start pushing the mixture in the plastic bag through the hole made in that.

9. Transfer the mixture into the tube slowly and close the lid tightly to make it airtight.

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Recipe 2:

Ingredients:

• Shea butter – 1 tablespoon

• Jojoba oil – 4 tablespoons

• Castor oil – 4 tablespoons

• Candelilla wax – 4 tablespoons

• Palm kernel stearin – 2 tablespoons (or any other plant wax of your choice)

• Activated charcoal/cocoa powder – 2 tablespoons (other color grinds of your preference can also be used)

• Preservative – (1/2) teaspoon (optional)

How-To:

1. Take candelilla wax and palm kernel stearin in a saucepan.

2. Pour jojoba oil and castor oil into it.

3. Add shea butter to the pan and place it over low heat. Let the ingredients melt down completely. Keep stirring the whole thing with a spoon occasionally.

4. Turn off the heat and place the saucepan aside to cool down.

5. Add activated charcoal, cocoa powder, or any color grind you choose, and stir to blend well. If you use preservative, add it at this stage and mix nicely.

6. Pour it into the clean, empty eyeliner tube like the previous way.

Store the eyeliner tube in a cool, dark place and apply with the help of a clean brush every time.

DIY – Natural Homemade Mascara Recipes

Recipe 1:

Ingredients:

• Organic coconut oil – 2 teaspoons (extra virgin coconut oil is more preferable)

• Pure aloe vera gel – 4 teaspoons

• Grated beeswax – 1 teaspoon

• Activated charcoal – 1 or 2 capsules [for ‘black’ eyeliner]

• Cocoa powder – (1/2) tablespoon [for ‘brown’ eyeliner]

How-To:

1. Take pure aloe vera gel in a clean saucepan.

2. Pour organic coconut oil into it. Also, add grated beeswax to the pan.

3. Put it over low heat and stir with a spoon until the beeswax melts completely to form an even mixture.

4. Add activated charcoal or cocoa powder (as per your preference of color). Stir again with a spoon until everything is combined properly.

5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool down.

6. Pour it into a clean plastic bag, pushing it toward its corners.

7. Make a tiny hole at the opposite corner of the bag.

8. Now, take a clean and empty mascara tube and push the mixture into the plastic bag through the hole.

9. Transfer the mixture into the tube slowly and twist the wand tightly to make it airtight.

Recipe 2:

Ingredients:

• Jojoba oil – 1 tablespoon

• Glycerin – 1 tablespoon

• Pure aloe vera gel – 1(1/2) tablespoons

• Candelilla wax – 3 tablespoons

• Emulsifying wax – 2 tablespoons

• Ozokerite wax – 2 tablespoons

• Stearic acid – 2 tablespoons

• Activated charcoal/cocoa powder – 2 tablespoons (other color grinds of your preference can also be used)

• Wetting oil (of your choice) – 1 tablespoon

• HEC (hydroxyethylcellulose) – (1/2) tablespoon

• Distilled water – 3 tablespoons

• Preservative – (1/2) teaspoon (optional)

How-To:

1. Pour wetting oil and color grind of your choice in a mixing bowl. Mix them well and set aside.

2. Take candelilla wax, emulsifying wax, ozokerite wax, and stearic acid in a saucepan. Place it over low heat. Keep stirring the whole thing with a spoon occasionally, and let it melt down gradually.

3. Take jojoba oil, pure aloe vera gel, glycerin, and distilled water in another saucepan. Place it over low heat, too.

4. Once the oil-gel mixture is warm enough, please remove it from the heat and add HEC. Stir with the help of a spoon so that HEC gets dissolved completely.

5. Remove the melted wax mixture from the heat and add the color mixture. Once again, stir to combine everything.

6. Now, pour the HEC-dissolved oil-gel mixture into this wax-color mixture and keep stirring so no lump is formed.

7. Put the saucepan over medium-low heat and blend everything well to form a smooth, uniform concoction.

8. When all the ingredients come together, turn the heat off and add preservatives to the mixture while stirring it continuously.

9. Pour it into the clean, empty mascara tube like the previous way.

Make sure you change the tube and wand every 4 to 6 months to avoid the growth of bacteria in your homemade mascara.

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