1 teaspoon of vitamin E oil 1 teaspoon of coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon of beeswax 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel 3 activated charcoal capsules 1/4 teaspoon of bentonite clay (optional) a small glass bowl some hot water a medium glass bowl a spoon
Let the small bowl sit on top of the water until the ingredients in the small bowl have melted. Then, carefully remove the small bowl from the water. Be careful because the glass may get hot from the hot water.
To make a preservative-free mascara, use aloe vera gel straight from the plant, as bottled aloe often contains preservatives. [5] X Research source
Be aware that activated charcoal is not an approved colorant for eye cosmetics. [7] X Research source If you are concerned about using activated charcoal, then you can replace the charcoal with equal quantities of an eye-safe black (or other color) mineral powder or mica. [8] X Research source
If you decide to add the bentonite clay, then add 1/4 of a teaspoon to the mascara mixture and stir until the ingredients are well combined.
5 teaspoons (25 g) clay (of your color choice) 1 ¾ teaspoon (10. 5 ml) water 1/4 teaspoon (1. 5 ml) vegetable glycerin 1 pinch guar gum a small bowl a spoon
Bentonite clay mixed with cocoa powder for color (for more of a brown mascara) Australian red reef clay (for a reddish brown mascara) Australian black clay (for a black mascara)
If you’re having trouble stirring the ingredients together, add more water in small increments, such as a drop or two at a time, until you get a thick, smooth liquid. It’s important that you don’t add too much water, or the mascara will be runny and you won’t be able to apply it. [11] X Research source
Always wash and disinfect your mascara tube and wand before reuse. Don’t use your mascara if it starts to smell. Get rid of it and make a new batch right away.
Remove the plug from the top of the tube and place it in a small bowl of warm, soapy water. Apply soap to the bristles and use your fingers to work the soap into the brush bristles. Then, put some soap into the tube as well. Use the brush to move the soap around in the tube. Continue to add soap and rinse the tube and brush until the water runs clear and all of the suds have been rinsed away. Then, take the plug out of the bowl of water and rinse it as well.
When your mascara is ready, simply insert the nose of the syringe into the mixture, pull up the plunger to suck up the mascara, and then inject the mascara into the tube. Repeat until your tube is full, or until all the mascara is gone. Wash the syringe with soap and water immediately after you finish using it to prevent the mascara from caking on.
Scoop your mascara mixture into a plastic bag, such as a resealable sandwich bag or a clean plastic bulk bag. Work the mixture to one of the bottom corners of the bag. Then, cut a small hole in the corner of the bag. Insert the corner into the top of the mascara tube and gently squeeze the bag to push the mascara into the tube.
If necessary, use a toothpick to make an air bubble in the dollop of mascara so that it drains into the tube. Repeat until you have filled the tube.
