What You’ll Need
Food-grade activated charcoal tablets
Coconut oil
What To Do
You no doubt have an old mascara tube lying around. A thorough washing with your favorite green soap and awhile to completely dry out will give you the perfect receptacle to house your new homemade mascara. Don’t be surprised if it takes some time to really get it washed out, especially if it’s been sitting in your cupboard for six years. And pay special attention to the brush, which can house bacteria.
- First, measure the volume of your mascara tube by filling it full of water and emptying it into a dish. 2/3 of that amount is what your tube wil hold well.
- So, that’s how much coconut oil you’ll want to pour into a dish.
- Break open an activated charcoal capsule and mix it into the coconut oil with a paintbrush. Keep adding charcoal until the mascara is your perfect shade. Keep in mind that once it’s black, if you keep adding, your mascara will turn gritty.
- Keep mixing, until you’re happy with the texture.
- Now, using a toothpick and some patience, you can pack the mascara into your tube. Add a little bit through the opening of the tube and then tap the bottom on your counter to pack it in.
- Warming the tube a bit between your hands and a little shaking is a good idea to keep things liquidy good when applying.
What a cool post. You always hear DIYs about lip products or scrubs but never mascara. Thanks for posting! It also sounds really nourishing.
Yea,I’m always looking for new things! Glad you liked it!
wow…im assuming youve done this yourself – is food grade charcoal safe for your eyes? This looks lke a great idea!
It is safe! And the coconut oil is nourishing for your lashes,that means longer healthier lashes! Have a wonderful day!
Is this safe to use?
Yes! I have quite a few friends that have done this and they love it!I f you can’t take my word on that you can do a little research like I did before posting this
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So cool!