Post # 1

Hostess
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Bumble Beekeeper
I found this article, and I have to say – it sounds really interesting!
http://sfglobe.com/2014/11/26/how-to-make-lipstick-from-crayons/?src=bottomxpromo&pid=20016
I’ve made my own lipbalms that turned out pretty great, but I really like the idea of choosing the exact shade [or mixing & matching your own shadow of lipstick].
Would you do this? Have you done it?
Post # 2

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Sugar Beekeeper
I don’t know how comfortable I would feel doing this. While most crayons are non-toxic, it doesn’t mean they are hypoallergenic.
Post # 3

Hostess
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Bumble Beekeeper
AB Bride: I could totally see this as a point. But as someone who isn’t super sensitive [at least my lips aren’t], I think it could be neat to try.
I can’t see it really being any worse than some of the standard lipsticks out on the market today.
Post # 4

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Honey bee
My home has been crayon-free, since my kids stored some in their pockets, and they went through the washer and dryer (melt-olla!). I never want to see one again – ha ha!
P.S. My younger daughter’s friend wanted to see how many markers she could fit, by flushing them down their toilet. That was worse. They needed to hire a backhoe to dig up their sewer line.
Post # 5

Hostess
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Bumble Beekeeper
PABride: Omg! That’s awful!
Post # 6

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Bumble bee
I have! I used coconut oil and crayons. The pigment is great! Its really more of a tint than anything. A word of caution though…plain crayon tastes like crayon. We added some vanilla extract and it tastes like vanilla and crayon. 🙁 I have not found a way to combat the crayon taste. My lips are softer than a baby’s butt though!!!
Post # 7

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Bumble Beekeeper
MammaPants: That’s awesome! Maybe some peppermint or cinnamon would give it a good smell/flavor? I’m not really concerned about the flavor.. lipstick always tastes kinda meh anyway. I’d be more worried about a super waxy-crayon like smell.
Post # 8

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Bumble bee
jenilynevette: I can totally smell it, but I’m sure its because its right under my nose. Lol. No one else has complained about it.
Post # 9

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Helper bee
I’ve done those before, using beeswax crayons and it was AWESOME.