Natural Mascara Recipe with Clay and Aloe

I have multiple natural mascara recipes here on the Simple Life Mom website. I have simple recipes using charcoal and coconut oil, or even egg yolk. I also have another recipe that I love that is a little more than egg yolk and charcoal, but still simple enough to make at home.

So, why a new natural mascara recipe?

The answer is simple. I’m always looking for something better.

I really enjoy using the “Mascara Recipe that Really Works” during cooler months and the winter, but the problem is that that recipe is oil based. It does not dry. If you sneeze too hard, get sweaty, or have allergies, then you’ll either look like a raccoon or wipe it off in short order. I have adjusted and can use my other home recipes quite easily, but like I said, I’m always looking to improve.

Some of you already know that this is the mascara recipe I had in My Shop for a few weeks. I LOVE it!! Why is it no longer in my shop? It has a short shelf life. Once the hot summer hit, it became clear that mine at home wasn’t lasting as long as it was during the winter.

You really need to make a small amount to last you for 1-2 weeks, and then throw that away and make a new batch. Since it is super cheap in the long run and only takes a minute or two to make, that shouldn’t be a problem for those of you making this at home. There’s no way I could sell mascara to you that is only going to last 1-2 weeks though (obviously a lot longer in the winter, but still!).

Why CLAY Natural Mascara?

Here was my train of thought: I was using my Anti-Aging Clay Mask and was laughing at my clay hardened face when I thought, this really dries well. Mascara just doesn’t dry like this. Oh, why don’t I make mascara that dries like this face mask?

After all, many clays are super healthy for the skin and I really enjoy using bentonite clay. Plus, it dries within 2 minutes.  I can apply once in the morning and have to literally wash it off at the end of the day, as opposed to oil based natural mascaras that seem to disappear on me as the day goes along and I have to reapply.

In Summary:

1. It dries
2. It stays where you put it
3. It lasts all day
4. It’s fast and easy to make, so remaking in small batches in order to stay sterile is not a problem
5. It is WAY more healthy than any toxic chemical brew you may be using from the store.

Natural Mascara Recipe with Clay and Aloe

Like I mentioned above, make this in this small batch and keep it in a small tub. It’s easy to use a sterilized mascara brush that you get wet and then wipe on the sides of the tub. In this way you can see that no mold is growing in the mascara and can clean it out and make more quickly and easily.

Black Mascara

Servings: 5 ml

Equipment

• 1 measuring spoons
• 1 15ml container

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon bentonite clay
• 1-1/2 teaspoon activated charcoal powder
• 1 tablespoon Aloe Vera Liquid
• 1 drop palma rosa or patchouli essential oil great antibacterials

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a small container and mix well with a wooden spoon or wooden stick (skewers work wonderfully).1 teaspoon bentonite clay,1-1/2 teaspoon activated charcoal powder,1 tablespoon Aloe Vera Liquid,1 drop palma rosa or patchouli essential oil
• Dip a sterilized mascara brush into the clay mixture, use the side of the container to remove any excess, and apply.
• Keep tightly sealed in a cool location. Throw away in 1-2 and make a fresh batch.

Black/Brown Mascara

Servings: 15 ml

Equipment

• 1 15ml container
• 1 measuring spoons

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon bentonite clay
• ½ teaspoon activated charcoal powder
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon Aloe Vera Liquid
• 1 drop palma rosa or patchouli essential oil

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients in a small container and mix well with a wooden spoon or wooden stick (skewers work wonderfully). As with all natural body recipes, try not to touch it with your hands in order to minimize the introduction of bacteria.1/2 teaspoon bentonite clay,1/2 teaspoon activated charcoal powder,1 tablespoon cocoa powder,1 tablespoon Aloe Vera Liquid,1 drop palma rosa or patchouli essential oil
• Dip a sterilized mascara brush into the clay mixture, use the side of the container to remove any excess, and apply.
• Keep tightly sealed in a cool location. Throw away in a week or 2 and make a fresh batch.

Grey Mascara

Other Makeup Recipes

• Foundation
• Coconut Based Mascara
• Blush
• Eye Shadow
• Lip Gloss
• Tinted Lipstick
• Clay Bronzer
• Eye Liner
• Makeup Remover

Have fun being creative and bringing health to you and your friends!