Staff Answer This product will not color the lips. You might want to try this recipe for a lip stain: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/vegan-lip-stain.aspx

Staff Answer This product would need to become much more fluid. You could try reducing the Lotion Bar Additive and increasing one of the oils. This is something you will need to test as we are not sure if this will give you the outcome you are looking for.

Staff Answer This is needed to give the gloss substance. Otherwise, it would be too soft. You can substitute beeswax for this ingredient if you choose.

Staff Answer It is solid enough to not leak out of the jar. If it is sitting in the sun or hot car, it will definitely soften. It is not sticky but a nice texture and fine to apply with either a brush or finger.

Staff Answer You can substitute any carrier oil for the castor oil in this recipe. We recommend testing all substitutions in a small batch before making a larger batch for retail. You alone are responsible for product and recipe testing to ensure compatibility and safety. If selling, you would need to change the INCI ingredient listing to reflect any substitutions or changes to our original recipe.

Staff Answer This recipe is not suited for lip tubes. Adding beeswax will harden this recipe. We recommend testing all substitutions in a small batch before making a larger batch for retail. You alone are responsible for product and recipe testing to ensure compatibility and safety. If selling, you would need to change the INCI ingredient listing to reflect any substitutions or changes to our original recipe.

Staff Answer We guarantee a one year shelf life on our kits. This expiration is assuming that products have been stored properly.