All-Natural DIY Foundation
Making your own all-natural foundation is easier than you think! By making the switch, you will save time and money while crafting a truly custom makeup product.
Servings: 1 container
Equipment
- Airtight container
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch the base
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon of color as needed
- 5-10 drops of essential oil carrier oil, or vitamin E oil
Instructions
- Mix the base and cocoa powder in a small mixing bowl.
- Add in a small amount of color to match your skin tone.
- Rub a small amount of powder on the hand or wrist to test the color. Add more color as needed.
- Add in 5-10 drops of oil until the desired texture is reached.
- Transfer to an airtight container.
Notes
Color Chart
- Nutmeg- light brown
- Cocoa Powder- light to medium brown
- Clove- dark reddish-brown
- Cinnamon- for warm skin tones
- Bentonite clay- for cool skin tones
- Do not use shea butter or cocoa butter in place of the carrier oil. Those butters are solid and will cause clumping in the final product.
- Prep your skin ahead of time. Start with a clean, moisturized face, and consider using a primer specifically designed for powdered foundation.
- Apply powder sparingly. A little goes a long way with powdered foundation, and adding a thick layer can make your face look cakey and overdone.
- Blend well. Using short, circular motions, blend the powdered foundation into your skin to create a seamless finish.
- Remember to always remove your makeup products at the end of the day to allow your skin to breathe. I like to use homemade makeup remover.
- You can use iron oxides as an alternative to the coloring options listed above.