Homemade DIY Mascara with Activated Charcoal That Works

Ingredients

• ½ to 1 tsp of activated charcoal/ about 2 capsules (get it here)
• 1 to 3 tsp of pure aloe vera gel (get it here)
• 1/8 tsp bentonite clay (get it here)
• 1/8 tsp of guar gum (get it here)/vegetable glycerin (get it here)
• 4 drops vitamin E oil – helps with the consistency by making it more liquid and also acts as a preservative* (get it here)
• 3 drops lavender essential oil *optional* – acts as a preservative and smells great! (get it here)

Directions

• Start by adding all the ingredients except the bentonite clay in a small dish. Mix very well.
• Then add the bentonite clay and mix very well using a tiny plastic spoon (ice cream spoons work just fine).
• Place the ingredients in a tiny zip lock bag.
• Gently snip off the corner of the zip lock bag and squeeze the contents into an empty mascara tube. If you’re lucky to find a container that closes well with a mini mascara wand like mine in the picture above, you can use that instead! You can also transfer it using a syringe.
• Close the container properly to prevent it from drying up and store in a clean dry place.
• This DIY mascara with activated charcoal will last for about 2 to 3 months without a preservative, provided you keep it away from contamination. If used daily, it’ll last for about 2 to 3 weeks.
• At the end of the day, wipe off this DIY mascara with a cotton pad with a few drops of coconut oil or any other carrier oil of your choice. Warm water and soap also works well. Please close your eyes tight when removing the mascara.

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