Rouge, lipstick, cheek stain, lip color, these are the common names for cosmetic coloring used for the lips and cheeks to give it tinted shade to enhance the color of the lips and cheeks. Using cosmetic products over a long period of time, especially for the lips, could give it a blackish shade and make it look dull. Therefore, using homemade lip and cheek stains are ideal.
Here are 4 DIY lip and cheek stains you can try at home:
1. Natural lip and cheek stain:
Rosewater help balance out the skin’s natural oils and can help protect the skin.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp aloe vera gel
- 1 tsp beetroot powder or rose powder
(Recipe above) - ½ to 1 tsp rose water
Method:
Into a mixing bowl, add in the aloe vera gel and rose water and mix well, then add in the beetroot powder and mix this well until properly combined. Store in a small container and use when required.
To use: Apply this evenly over your lips or cheeks, just like you would apply any other cosmetic balm.
Tip: You can use either ½ or 1 tsp of rose water depending on whether you prefer a more powerful scent and flavour of rose or not.
2. Aloe + Beet Powder:
Aloe vera has natural moisturizing effects that can help make the skin soft and supple.Beetroot can help heal parched and dry lips, help the lips and cheeks regain its natural pink colour over time, as it has natural bleaching properties to lighten the skin. It also helps exfoliate the dead skin cells and make the skin feel smoother and softer.
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp aloe vera gel
- 1 tsp beetroot powder
Method:
Into a mixing bowl, add in the aloe vera gel and beetroot powder and mix this well until properly combined. Store in a small container and use when required.
To use: Apply this evenly over your lips or cheeks, just like you would apply any other cosmetic balm.
To make the beetroot powder at home, you can dry up ½ cup of freshly grated beetroot for a few days by spreading it out on a flat tray and place it under directly sunlight, till it is completely dry and free from moisture. Then grind this in a mixer grinder, until it becomes a fine powder and it is then ready to use. READ MORE – BEAUTY HACKS FOR SOFT, SMOOTH AND PINK LIPS NATURALLY
3. Rose Powder + Beeswax:
Rose powder can help even out skin tone and improve skin complexion. Beeswax acts as a protective layer on the skin and can help moisturize the skin as it is a natural humectant.
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp beeswax
- 2 tbsp jojoba oil or any non comedogenic face oils
- ½ tsp rose powder
Method:
Into a mixing bowl add in the beeswax and face oil and heat until it melts. Then add in the rose powder and mix well until you find the mixture staining reddish. Then pour into a small container and let it sit until it completely hardens. It is then ready to use.
To make the rose powder at home, you can dry up ½ cup of fresh rose petals for a few days by spreading it out on a flat tray and place it under directly sunlight, till it is completely dry and free from moisture. Then grind this in a mixer grinder, until it becomes a fine powder and it is then ready to use.
4. Beetroot Powder + Vaseline:
Vaseline for skin is beneficial as it is occlusive in nature and doesn’t add moisture to the skin, but helps seal and retain moisture already existing in the skin, working like a barrier.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp rose petal powder
(Recipe above) - 2 tbsp Vaseline
Method:
Into a mixing bowl add hot water, Place a small bowl inside it and add in some Vaseline and melt it. Add in rose powder and mix this well until properly combined. You can adjust the rose powder according to your shade preference. Store in a small container and use whenever required. READ MORE – NATURAL OVERNIGHT BEAUTY TIPS TO WAKEUP WITH CLEAR SKIN AND SHINY HAIR
To use: Apply this evenly over your lips or cheeks, just like you would apply any other cosmetic balm.