The article will be useful for girls and women who plan to make do-it-yourself mascara. Here you will learn about the composition of natural mascara, as well as familiarize yourself with the recipe for this product. If you choose mascara solely for the effectiveness of the liquid contained in the bottle, then you must definitely look into the composition. Even if you decide to make mascara at home, you should know which component is responsible for what in order to prepare a really high-quality product.
Some components are aimed at nourishing the cilia, others stimulate their growth, there are substances that are able to protect hairs from the adverse effects of the environment, the same high or too low air temperature, cold wind, ultraviolet radiation.
Animal wax lanolinwith nourishing properties, it aims to prevent dry and brittle eyelashes. This component can also boast of the presence of vitamins and minerals in its composition, which will nobly affect the hair follicle.
Wheat Germ Proteins
strengthens the hairs, providing them with active growth.
Melanin
characterized by excellent protective actions aimed at preventing deterioration of the hair structure due to negative environmental influences.
Keratin
restores strength to eyelashes, improves the structure of proteins in the hair bark, and also protects against temperature extremes, covering each eyelash with a thin film. As a natural protein, keratin acts as a tonic.
Aloe vera gel
can help with the task of lengthening the eyelashes, it also, thanks to its unique composition, improves the structure of the eyelashes from the inside.
Panthenol (vitamin B5)
is a very effective substance for strengthening hair, including eyelashes, from root to tip. He also takes part in the process of hair growth, is indispensable for damaged cilia.
Castor oil
It is widely used in the production of hair care products, including masks and mascaras. This oil perfectly strengthens hairs and promotes accelerated growth.
Good mascara contains various vitamins … B vitamins make the cilia stronger, vitamin C improves blood circulation and protects the bulbs from damage, the E element prevents ultraviolet light from destroying the hair structure, heals the eyelashes and nourishes the bulbs.
Acacia gum
may be included in mascara designed for curling eyelashes.
Any mascara is available with the addition preservative, it is this component that helps prevent the reproduction and appearance of microorganisms.
How to make DIY mascara
If you prefer natural makeup when choosing a cosmetic product, you might want to try DIY makeup products. On the Internet, you can find many recipes from specialists or people who, based on their experience, want to share some knowledge.
Before taking on the manufacture of mascara, it is better to carefully sort out the recipes found and learn the composition, so that later you will not lose the desire to prepare cosmetic products yourself. Keep in mind that homemade mascara may be more durable than purchased options, but it will nourish the eyelashes more. Do not forget to pre-buy not only the components, but also an empty bottle, while pay attention to the shape of the brush, after all, the type of eyelashes may also depend on it. A bottle from an old ink is also suitable as a container, only in this case it is advisable to rinse it very thoroughly so that microorganisms do not multiply.
To prepare black mascara, you can use the following recipe:
- Sesame oil - 20%
- Emulsifier Emulsion wax "Olive softness" - 7%.
- Distilled water - 38%.
- Acacia gum - 10%.
- Activated carbon asset - 10%.
- A softening lanolin substitute - 7%.
- Collagen asset - 5%.
- Leucidal preservative - 3%.
Pour in sesame oil and add emulsifier to one bowl. Place the acacia gum and distilled water in a separate container. Place both containers in a water bath until the gum is completely dissolved. If a thermometer is available, measure whether the temperature of both phases has reached approximately 70 ° C. If yes, reduce heat and add activated charcoal, stir. Combine all phases, stir with a special cosmetic whisk for three minutes until a homogeneous and thicker consistency is obtained. Once the mixture has cooled to a temperature of no more than 40 ° C, add the rest of the ingredients to it, stirring the mass between each inlet.
You can make do-it-yourself black mascara using a different recipe, which includes:
- Camellia oil - 20%
- Emulsifier Emulsion wax "Olive softness" - 7%.
- Carnauba wax - 1%.
- White beeswax - 2%.
- Black oxide - 10%.
- Bamboo hydrolate - 45%.
- Xanthan gum - 1%
- Glycerin - 3%.
- Collagen - 2%
- Volum'cils asset - 5%.
- Leucidal preservative - 4%.
Pour camellia oil, emulsifier, wax and black oxide into the first bowl, and the second with hydrolate, xanthan gum and glycerin. As in the previous version, both phases need to be heated in a water bath, then pour the second phase into the first, stirring the ingredients well for three minutes. Later, move on to the rest of the ingredients, including Volum'cils, a pine cellulose that visibly lengthens, thickens and strengthens lashes. Good effect on the structure of eyelashes, as well as on growth, castor oil. With this component available, you can make do-it-yourself black ink. The entire mascara recipe includes:
- Castor oil - 20%
- Emulsifier Emulsion wax "Olive softness" - 7%.
- Candelilla wax - 2%.
- Distilled water - 40%.
- Acacia gum - 10%.
- Activated carbon asset - 10%.
- Vegetable silicone - 5%.
- Collagen - 3%
- Leucidal preservative - 3%.
Add castor oil, candelilla wax and emulsifier to the first container, and distilled water and acacia gum to the second. Heat both phases in a water bath until complete dissolution, then pour the second phase into the first, stirring the components thoroughly for three minutes. Allow the mixture to cool before adding the rest of the ingredients.
Would you like to move away from the usual a little and try the Emerald mascara? To do this, you need to prepare the following components:
- Castor oil - 20%
- Emulsifier Emulsion wax "Olive softness" - 7%.
- Carnauba wax - 1%.
- Yellow beeswax - 2%.
- Distilled water - 50%.
- Green oxide - 8%.
- Black oxide - 2%.
- Xanthan Gum - 1%
- Glycerin - 3%.
- Mineral mother-of-pearl "Mica Bleu profond" - 2%.
- Leucidal preservative - 4%.
Heat two phases in a water bath, the first of which consists of castor oil, an emulsifier, carnauba wax and yellow beeswax, and the second of water, gum and glycerin. Mix both phases when all components are melted. You need to mix for three minutes. Then wait for the mixture to cool before adding the rest of the mascara ingredients.
There are many products in online stores, from which you can prepare a wide variety of cosmetic products, including bulk mascara. The recipe for the product that tints the cilia and makes them stronger, thicker, consists of:
- Castor oil - 20%
- Emulsifier Emulsion wax "Olive softness" - 7%.
- Carnauba wax - 1%.
- Yellow beeswax - 2%.
- Black oxide - 2%.
- Blue oxide - 8%.
- Distilled water - 53.4%.
- Xanthan gum - 1%.
- Volum'cils asset - 5%.
- Cosgard preservative - 0.6%.
To combine the aqueous phase (distilled water, xanthan gum) with the oily phase (castor oil, carnauba wax, beeswax, oxides), an emulsifier is needed. Add it to the fat phase and heat both phases in a water bath. Once the components are melted, mix both phases. Wait for the future mascara to cool, only then transfer the rest of the components and stir again. You can use a pipette to transfer the prepared mass into the bottle.
If you have light hair and fair skin, brown mascara may be the right choice for you. In this case, use the recipe below:
- Vegetable oil shea olein - 20%.
- Candelilla wax - 2%.
- Emulsifier Emulsion wax "Olive softness" - 7%.
- Brown oxide - 5%.
- Black oxide - 5%.
- Distilled water - 50, 9%.
- Acacia gum - 9, 5%.
- Cosgard preservative - 0.6%.
Distilled water and acacia gum form the aqueous phase, while shea butter, wax, emulsifier and oxides form the oily phase. Combine them after completely melting in a water bath, after cooling down, add and stir the remaining components.
To create mascara with a blue dye mixture, you will need the following ingredients:
- Borage (borage) vegetable oil - 17%.
- Emulsifier emulsion wax No. 1 - 7, 8%.
- Candelilla wax - 0.9%.
- Blue oxide - 19%.
- Distilled water - 45.8%.
- Acacia gum - 7, 8%.
- Grapefruit seed extract - 0.6%.
- Vitamin E - 0.2%.
The aqueous phase will consist of water and gum, put it, as well as a container with borage oil, emulsifier, wax and oxide, in a water bath until it is completely melted. Then combine both phases, and when the mixture has cooled, pour in the other components and mix.
Where to order mascara ingredients
After the phrase "do it yourself at home", many have doubts about the quality of the final product, but this article is not about cocoa powder, cinnamon or other food products, but about real cosmetic components that are really capable of creating a complete cosmetic product, even better in efficiency than the purchased one. These ingredients, including the following, can be easily purchased at creamer stores:
- Acacia gum, Aroma Zone - a powerful binding agent, increases the stability of the emulsion, dries quickly on the eyelashes, insoluble in oil, but soluble in water. Volume - 50 g, cost - 2, 5 €.
- Black Oxide, Coastal Scents - a mineral widely used in the manufacture of eye shadow, eyeliner, nail polish, mascara. It is often used to darken the color of the main composition of a cosmetic product. Weight - 4 g, price - 328 rubles.
- Emulsifier Emulsion wax "Olive softness", Aroma Zone - gentle emulsifier, allows you to create creamy emulsions with protective and soothing properties. Weight - 30 g, price - 3, 9 €.
- Castor Oil, Aura Cacia - perfectly strengthens eyelashes, making their shade darker, and also activates growth. Volume - 118 ml, cost - 271 rubles
Video recipe for blue mascara:
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