Learn by Camping: Classes for All
Homemade Lip Gloss
Description: Try making your own lip gloss that can be flavored and fun to use.
Goals: To learn the ingredients and process of making homemade lip gloss.
Objectives:
1. To learn how to melt petroleum jelly.
2. To learn how to add dry food mixes to obtain flavor and color.
Materials:
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Powdered cocoa mix or powdered juice mix
Petroleum jelly
Small container
Microwave
Procedure:
1. Put desired amount of petroleum jelly into a small glass bowl.
2. Put it in a microwave for 30 seconds; take it out and stir. Continue doing this until the petroleum jelly
is melted.
3. Add the desired amount of cocoa or juice mix powder (experiment!) and stir. Microwave for 30 more
seconds and stir. Set it aside to cool.
4. Once it is cool enough to handle, spoon it into a small container (recycle old makeup containers or
look in stores that carry beads, crafts, or fishing tackle). Set it aside until the petroleum jelly gets firm,
and then it is ready to use!
Alice K. Dolu, WVU Extension Agent, 4-H Youth Development – Marshall County
July 16
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