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Im Back . So i haven't been posting much because i was either tired or i forgot , lame reason i know but i have been working on my project. Ive made two samples and after i write this blog i'm going to do some more research. When i made my batches i didn't really measure anything i just eyeballed things. So next time ill have to measure but i don't think me it measure was the reason the lipsticks didn't mold as firm. But if i am able to redo these two samples and it actually work i would have one collection out the way. Hopefully everything turns out well . Now for those who do read this blog it would be nice if you comment and show some love , thanks :)

Finally

Finally i have done 2 samples both with bentonite clay which brings a matte finished . I havent got the results i wanted from these so i have to do more research for the base recipe. Its not solidifying as i want it to its closer to chapstick consistency and thats not what im looking for , so my next step is to research ways to make it solidify and then try later this weekend. I know i keep saying ill post these pictures and i shall tonight. Im getting my life together guys (laugh) im always tired from track practice so i just plop in bed when i get home and since the pictures are mandatory i push a day back until today . I promise i will post both the ingredients i used and the samples i made . Until Friday , keep reading and comment ideas :)

Update

This weekend im going to try and do a sample of lipstick . I'll post a longer update tommorrow.

Late update

Okay so like i said in my last post i have all my materials . i will still be showin a picture of them but ill make a separate post for the pictures. Other then getting all the materials im writing up the recipes i will do so when i get ready to try them it wont take as long. Also it will be easier if its already written so when i give samples out i can just show the ingredients. So i can get direct feedback on the form i typed up i left a feedback section. So i type this like understanding form or i dont know what you would call it , but everyone who has a sample has to sign it with the understanding that these are 100% natural ingredients and its out there own curiosity and intreast to try it on their skin . I will provide the ingredients on the form as well so there isnt any secrets and even though these ingredients are gentler and healthier for ones skin some people with sensitive or fragile skin may still have a issue . Im excited to see the feedback for people that try my product. 2 weeks from now ill start my trails . Until then keep reading ,make comments and share .

Last Steps

Hi , so this week i've been ordering my materials off of amazon . I have everything i need except the Shea butter and cheese cloth , one i get those materials i will start my samples. I ordered 12 lipstick tubes which now that I'm thinking about it i might need more , but we will see. Im still working on the names and formulating the recipes for both collections (bold & matte). Since this is a project and I'm asking a project that has natural ingredients and its going on ones skin ,  i will be making consent letters. It will include the samples name they are trying , the ingredients included and ones signature. I will allow them to sample it for a week and keep up with feedback as to how it works on their skin and so on. I meant to take pictures and Post them to show the materials i will be using. Since i like to include information i will tell some benefits and other ways to use the oils and butters that will be in the lipsticks.


Coconut Oil: is a edible extracted oil it can be used in cooking for a healthier oil also with hair regiments. Its also used in medicines. It good for clean health skin as well. Other uses include; toothpaste , oil pulling , face wash and more


Shea butter: Common uses as lotion , helps with locking in moisture and keeping your skin healthy and smooth for a long period of time. Other uses include ; soaps , lotions , hair conditioner ,body washes and plenty more

There are more oils that I'll use in my lipstick but there are two. Stay tune , pictures will be included on the next blog. Comment , share and add to you feed :) Have a great weekend

Backround On Lipstick

Lipstick went through many troubles to be accepted, mostly cultural wise. It was look upon as unhealthy as it prevented natural circulation of the blood to the face. But in Asian civilizations it was different and widely accepted as they were the civilization in which lipstick grew. Many worked to find new recipes and colors to make. Even though its been proven that ancient civilizations used natural enhancements , twelve thousand years ago they used manmade artificial ingredients. Natural ingredients were used five thousand years ago in Mesopotamia which is in Iraq. So natural lipsticks hasn't been around long , even though five thousand years ago is a long time , twelve is even longer.


4 Reasons why Lipstick wasn't accepted:
- It might have implied you were a prostitute
- Government even got involved in 1650 parliament tried to ban it , unsuccessfully of course.
- It was an indication of social ranking
- George Washington wore it

 Of course because royal people were wearing this cosmetic product it brought interest to the other people , but it wasn't necessarily suppose to become an everyday person product.

I just wanted to make a blog about some background information on Lipstick , it has changed dramatically as in the way it is made through these years ; but its its defiantly not a new product. Since the approval stage took so long I haven't ordered all my ingredients but i have been looking on amazon. I will most defiantly be making my first sample in February. This project has to be complete by May so crunch time is coming up. If you want to read more about the history of Lipstick (look below).

http://www.historyofcosmetics.net/history-of-makeup/history-of-lipstick/
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/28/lipstick-history-facts_n_2791887.html
Check these websites ; also were i got my facts and information for this blog.

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Thanks for reading :) P.S. National LIPSTICK DAY is JULY 29th (yay).

Finally !

So today my project has been approved by my teacher . It took awhile to get it approved , but now i'm going to start ordering my materials off amazon . My goals for this month and the beginning of next month is to get all my materials i will need. Then from there i can begin trails and errors and writing up the recipes , so when i get people to try and sample it they will know what inside so people thats allergic to certain ingredients can avoid trying it. Im great that i can finally work on with my project because i was starting to loss motivation. I plan on making two collection either both the same colors and one glossy and another matte or a different color. I will see depending on how hard it is to come up with colors. When i come up with the colors i will make sure to post pictures and ask for y'all to help me come up with names. Hopefully my blog with become more popular when i start sending in pictures to show what i'm working on. But until the next post make sure to comment , add me to you feed , comment and share. Thanks to all who has been keeping up with my blogs. :)

Winter Break Hold Up

Its Winter break so im taking time off school work but these upcoming months will be straight working on my 20% project every friday .

Monthly Deliverables

My goals for this month has been altered a little due to the approval process . By the end of January my goal is to have all my materials and starting to make all my hand written recipes for the lipstick so i can keep track of them all . It also will help so when i make the multiple batches i wont have to think of the top of my head for the recipe . Im planning to make at least 3 of my two collections which will be bold and matte which will also have some of the bold colors and a nude color .
So of the goals that i have accomplished is emailing different companies and dyes that will work in lipstick

Purpose

Hello to any readers that may stop by I know I said I would have weekly blogs about my project , but i'm still in the researching and getting material stage. But when i beginning on the product i most likely will have 2 or so post a week , so just wait on me :).

  I would like to beginning by telling you my purpose of wanting to make a natural lipstick. There are a lot of cosmetics (lip) out there and even i use lipstick thats made with many chemicals that may even be risky and dangerous. Why because a lot of natural lipstick are very expensive and they are not found in every store. There are five Chemicals that may be found in the lipsticks some of y'all reading this are wearing.
1) Methylparaben
2) Propylparaben
3)Retinyl palmitate
4) D&C Red 36 , D&C Red 22 Aluminum Lake
5) Tocopheryl Acetate

These are 5 chemicals that are found in common lipsticks that are considered "hidden" . They can increase risk of cancer , mess with your endocrine system and other toxic effects. Tocopheryl Acetate can cause burning , hives and scaling. Its really important that we research into the products we are using , even though the color is right or what you need doesn't mean its good for your skin, and to make it worst the companies making it know this. They appeal you by making it smooth and creamy or matte and bold. Not saying that these chemicals and the thousands of others will effect everyone skin but it can increase risk of different conditions and cancer. I personally have sensitive skin , dry skin and eczema so i know how it is to try and find natural lipsticks or thing that worked with my skin. But as i've gotten older less effect me now.
Lead is one metal that found in billions of cosmetics
- Maybelline color sensational #125 Pink Petal has about 7.2 parts of lead per million
- Revoln Super Lustrous Pearl #645 Satin plum has about 2.8 parts of lead per million

SO... my ultimatepurpose is to make a natural product that is healthy for your skin.

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