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What is lip gloss made of

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Basic gloss contains at least one oil, mica, parabens, or carmine. Many contain colorants like iron oxides and titanium dioxide.

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Description: basic gloss to contain at least one oil--such as castor or mineral--for that emollient texture that lip gloss is specifically known for. Colorants like iron oxides and titanium dioxide are added as the manufacturer sees fit. If a gloss is pearlescent, mic

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Whale products are not used in cosmetics anymore--most everything is created in a lab.

May 06 2009, 05:02pm | Source: Lip Gloss | www.thriftyfun.com

There are natural and synthetic lip glosses. Some contain beeswax. ChaCha

Apr 23 2009, 12:11pm | Source: Board: Readers rate lip and eye makeup | www.thegreenguide.com

Castor oil, beeswax, Polybutene, Carnauba, sesame see oil and mineral oil. ChaCha!

Mar 05 2009, 10:23pm | Source: The Bonne Bell Company | makers of Smakers Lip Gloss and BONNEBELL Cosmetics, Make-Up, and Lip Stick | www.thebonnebellcompany.com

Lip gloss can be made out of many different materials. You can make your own at home out of honey, shortening and food coloring.

Jan 14 2009, 09:11am | Source: Lip Gloss | www.thriftyfun.com

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