Pink, soft-looking lips from your kitchen. Lip balm brands would rather you skip this 👇 This is a simple DIY tinted balm, and here is what each ingredient is doing. 🥬 Step 1: Start with a beetroot. Grate it and dry it in the sun until it's completely dry, then grind it into a fine powder. Beets carry betalains, natural red-purple pigments. Research on betalains notes they are sensitive to light, heat and oxygen, which is why a small, quick batch works best. 💊 Step 2: Add two vitamin E capsules. Vitamin E is a classic cosmetic oil, often used in balms and creams. 🫙 Step 3: Add one spoon of petroleum jelly. Petrolatum is a classic occlusive: it sits on the surface of the skin as a protective film and slows water loss. Studies measuring transepidermal water loss use it as a standard reference for that reason. 🥥 Step 4: Add one spoon of coconut oil. It spreads easily, melts at skin temperature, and adds a smooth, glossy feel. ♨️ Step 5: Warm everything gently in a water bath: a small bowl floating in hot water works. Stir until the oils melt together and the pigment is evenly mixed. Keep water out of the mix itself. 🫗 Step 6: Pour it into a small clean jar and let it set. 💄 Step 7: Dab a little on your lips. The beet pigment leaves a natural pink tint, and the oils form a thin film that helps keep moisture in. Many people notice their lips feel softer within a few days of regular use. Tips for a nicer result: ✅ Start with a tiny amount of beet powder, then add more if you want a deeper shade. ✅ Use clean, dry spoons and a clean jar. ✅ Make small batches and keep the jar in a cool place, out of direct light, so the color stays fresh. ✅ Apply with clean fingers or a small brush before bed, when it can sit undisturbed. Why it's fun: you pick the shade, you know every ingredient, and the whole thing costs very little compared with a store-bought tinted balm. Plus, the color is a lovely deep rosy pink that looks different on everybody. Save this and try it tonight, and send it to a friend who always has a lip balm in her bag. What shade would you want: soft blush or deep berry? 👇 - @vitalizateusa