So one of my very first pins was a DIY lip balm using Kool-Aid for a tint. I just received about 20 packets of Kool-Aid from a family member who was cleaning our their pantry so the timing was perfect to try it out. But as often happens to me at work, I tend to become way too organized with what board (file) I save things to and for the life of me could not find the pin, so despite my desire to try previously pinned items before I pin anything new, I wanted to try something really easy, so away I went to find and pin it to my 'What a beaut' board.
I ended up making a very, very, very small batch as I wasn't sure I would like the tint of the red-based Kool-Aid drink packets and the instructions provided started with a disclaimer that the results were hit or miss, but that did not deter me from plowing on. I mean, come on, what is easier than something that only requires 2 ingredients!
The process was very simple, but I was not all that thrilled with the results. Now, it could be because I guestimated the amount of Kool-Aid to add to my very, very, very small batch - I had only 1 small empty tin to use so it probably amounted to about 1 tablespoon of vaseline and a smattering of strawberry Kool-Aid. The tinted lip balm does not really provide any color on my lips, and provides a somewhat sour taste due to the unsweetened Kool-Aid. I may try to reheat the results and add more strawberry Kool-Aid, but am concerned that it will only increase the sour taste. I guess what I really need to do is kick the habit of licking my lips - I wonder if there are any pins with tips of breaking that habit?!?
http://pinterest.com/pin/71705819036872152/
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