Next on my DIY journey is mascara!  I based my version off of ThankYourBody’s mascara post.  I had to make some modifications as I had an aloe plant, but couldn’t squeeze out enough gel to equal what is called for in the recipe.  Instead, I split each leaf down the middle to expose all the ooze and added the open leaves into the oil mixture.  I don’t know if it helped, but maybe I’ll order some gel before I need to make it again.  I also used the cocoa powder version.  After first use, I have to say that I love it so far!  It is evident that it is there and really works!

2 tsp coconut oil
4 tsp aloe vera gel
1/2  – 1 tsp grated bees wax*
1/2 tsp. cocoa powder (for brown) (total guess!)
2 drops lavender essential oil (I read in another post somewhere that the lavender is good for the lashes and is also has antibacterial, antifungal and antimicrobial properties.)
a clean mascara container

* Update: Due to temperature differences you may want to add more beeswax to give more “hold” to your mascara. Keep in mind that coconut oil is a liquid above 75 degrees. I’d increase the beeswax to 3/4 or even 1 tsp if it’s really warm where you live… or if you want more of a “waterproof” mascara.

Directions:

1. Put coconut oil, aloe vera gel, and grated bees wax in a jar (I use a jelly jar for all of my melting) and use in a double boiler over low heat. Stir until beeswax is completely melted.

2. Add cocoa to oil mixture. Stir until completely incorporated. Remove from heat.

3. Using a small medicine syringe (no-needle type for kids medicine), pull back in the plunger and pull the mixture into the syringe.  Squirt the mascara into your clean tube and viola!