3 Easy Ways To Recycle A Damaged Lipstick

If you have damaged lipstick, either because it fell off and broke or melted from too much heat, don’t get rid of it. We will tell you the coolest tricks so you can reuse them and don’t have to get rid of them.

Also, you have to take into account the cost of cosmetics, since the good ones are very expensive. It is a pity that they break when there was still a lot to use. We will show you three solutions for different problems that may arise.

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Recycle a damaged lipstick

Before showing the methods so that you can recycle lipsticks, we will give you a couple of tips so that they do not spoil by accident.

To prevent accidents take care of these details:

• Do not extend the entire stick out of the tube to paint yourself. With 1 centimeter is more than enough to apply it.

• You must be extremely careful when placing the lid. Many times it drags lipstick.
• Avoid leaving it in places that are very hot or in the sun, as they melt.
• If possible, they do not fall to the ground.

1. Recover a broken lipstick in two parts

This method is great for those times when the lipsticks are split into two large pieces,  since it is difficult when one of the parts is small. It is very simple and you just have to be patient, but your lipstick will be like new again. The heat will make its components unify and then, when they return to room temperature, they are fully integrated.

What do you need?

• 1 candle
• Broken lipstick
• Small wooden stick
• Refrigerator

What should you do?

1. First, light the candle.
2. Then twist the lipstick until all of the pencil is exposed.
3. Carefully pass both ends of the pencil that you want to repair through the fire, without burning them.
4. As soon as they melt a little, remove from heat.
5. Join both parts and exert a slight pressure, and they will be fixed.
6. Then, seal the edges with the help of a wooden stick, so it will be one piece again.
7. Finally, take it to the refrigerator to finish solidifying.

2. Heat damaged lipstick

When we forget our cosmetics in the car on a hot day, or near a stove or in the sun, lipsticks are very likely to melt. There is a way to recover it and use it until it is completely finished without losing its texture or color.

What do you need?

• 1 candle
• 1 metal spoon
• Paper napkins
• Small new container
• Fridge
• Clip

What should you do?

1. First, place the paper napkin as a tablecloth to avoid staining the table if it gets lipstick when it melts.
2. Then light the candle.
3. Next, spoon the spoiled lipstick and hold it  over the flame until it melts and no lumps are visible.
4. Then pour the contents of the spoon into the container.
5. With the clip, remove the ruined lipstick that has remained at the bottom of the container and place it in the spoon to take to the fire. Repeat the steps above.
6. Cap the container once all the material has been placed.
7. Finally, put it in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

3. Recycle your old lipstick and turn it into a lip gloss

If you have broken, old or a shade that is not to your liking, do not throw them away. Since with a very simple method you can get lip gloss like new. If you want, you can add 2 drops of edible oil for flavor.

What do you need?

• 1 pot
• Metal container that fits loosely into the pot
• Water
• 1 tablespoon of beeswax (15 g)
• Peeler
• 2 tablespoons of liquid petroleum jelly (30 ml)
• Clean small container
• Lip

What should you do?

1. First, put water in the pot up to the middle of it.
2. Bring to the fire until it boils and then, keep on low heat.
3. With a peeler, grate the beeswax and put it in the smaller container.
4. Add the liquid petroleum jelly and mix everything well.
5. Next, add the lipstick. The amount depends on the shade you want.
6. Stir until all components are melted.
7. Finally, put it in the container and let it cool.

With these tips you will not be able to recover a damaged lipstick in a few steps. Go ahead and try!