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MAR 18, 2013
All Natural Homemade Foundation
I’ve had quite a few requests for a homemade foundation. After giving you homemade mascara
(http://thankyourbody.com/all-natural-homemade-mascara/), homemade blush
(http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-blush/), bronzer (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-bronzer-all-
natural-and-so-easy/), and lip balm (http://thankyourbody.com/make-lip-balm/) I really wanted to give you a
good foundation. Of course foundation is tricky. For one, it covers the whole face. It needs to go on well, stay
put, match skin tones, and not clog your pores.
A hefty task, indeed.
This has also been a challenge for me on a personal/psychological level. I know. I’m talking about makeup, not
some childhood phobia. But after battling acne (http://thankyourbody.com/grateful-for-acne/) and bad skin for
so long, and relying so heavily on thick foundations to “cover up” my imperfections, I have finally come to a place
where I feel really good in my skin. I rarely use makeup at all these days. I don’t know if you can understand just
how huge this is.
But still, I’ve been promising a homemade foundation for a long time, so today I’m making good on that
promise. Because of its nature, however, there are a few things you should know about the recipe I’m about to
give you:
This is not an exact science. It requires some experimentation to get a color that works for you.
This is not like your typical foundation that you buy in the mall, grocery store, or from your
Avon rep. It’s totally natural (yay!) but may not “do the job” in the way you are used to. Maybe it
will. That really depends on your skin type and your expectations.
Just because it’s all natural doesn’t mean it’s perfect for your skin.
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Let’s talk about that third point for just amoment.
If you a familiar with my bronzer recipe (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-bronzer-all-natural-and-so-
easy/) you’ll notice that this foundation recipe is very similar. Simple ingredients that you can usually find in your
kitchen at any time. Awesome, right? Yes. But you still need to proceed intelligently.
For example:
This recipe, like my bronzer, has the option of using finely ground cinnamon. According to this article
(http://www.livestrong.com/article/91597-benefits-ground-cinnamon-skin/#ixzz2AHJu34g5), cinnamon can be
very beneficial for your skin. But some individuals find that it causes redness. When we remember that herbs
and spices are potent and powerful this makes sense. Depending on our unique set of circumstances, even the
most harmless ingredient may not be a good fit. There is nothing toxic in this recipe but I still urge you to try out
a sample and decide if this is a good “every day makeup alternative” for you or not.
The good news it that you can make a really tiny batch for sampling.
This homemade foundation vs. mineral makeupBefore I finally said “good bye” to my commercial make up I was wearing a nice (expensive) mineral foundation.
And just so you know, there are recipes out there to teach you how to make your own mineral make up and
where to get ingredients. And for some, mineral make up is seen to have a lot of benefits.
But I personally still don’t feel completely confident in most of the ingredients. Some ingredients like Mica are
common skin irritants. Many contain Titanium Dioxide which I don’t feel really comfortable putting on my face
every day. You’d need to do your own research and have a trusted source for quality ingredients if mineral make
up interests you. But if your are looking for a homemade foundation that is like your mineral make up, this is a
place to start (http://www.bbinsideout.com/how-to-make-homemade-mineral-foundation/).
Okay, enough stalling. Let’s do this!
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All Natural Homemade FoundationIngredients:
For the base:
Arrowroot Powder
Add one or a combination of:
Cocoa Powder
Ground Cinnamon
Nutmeg
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Jojoba, Olive, or Almond Oil (optional)
Directions:
1. Start with a base of arrowroot powder (1 tsp. for dark skin – 1 Tbs. for light skin)
2. Slowly add in one or combination of the cocoa powder, cinnamon, or nutmeg until you reach your
desired tone.
3. If you want more of a “compact” foundation, add some jojoba/olive/almond oil to the mixture and press
down into a compact. (Start with 5 drops and keep adding until it reaches your desired texture).
Use a brush to apply foundation. Make sure to tap off excess before swiping face.
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You may notice that my foundation is ridiculously light in color… that’s because I’m ridiculously pale. A little
cocoa powder for me really is all I need to add. But yours will look different, don’t worry.
Since I know someone will ask for it, here is a before and after picture. It’s subtle, but I do think the homemade
foundation smooths things out and takes out some of the redness in my face. Plus it provides a nice
“foundation” for any other makeup I might want to put on.
(Sorry for the awkward pics… this is what you get when I have to take them myself.)
Absolutely no make up on the left, only foundation on the right:
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There you go! Have fun. And enjoy how yummy your face will smell, too.
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Michelle Luft (http://www.clearbodywellness.com)
March 18, 2013 at 10:13 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48133)
Thank you so much for posting this!! I have been searching so long for a non toxic natural
foundation remedy. Your website is absolutely terrific!
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March 18, 2013 at 11:00 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48159)
Thanks, Michelle!
Kelley
March 18, 2013 at 10:38 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48141)
This is awesome . I know this is a little off subject but can anyone help me find nin toxic stage
makeup for my daughter?
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
March 18, 2013 at 10:58 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48157)
Great question. Maybe I can ask my facebook readers if they have any ideas. Can
you post this question on my wall there so I don’t forget?
Crystal
April 12, 2013 at 11:29 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-58134)
It may be worth spending some time on the EWG Skin Deep website and
searching by make-up type and choosing one with the lowest score (anything green or yellow is
best). Expect to have to search to find the product and pay a bit, but it’s best to be safe with a
young one.
Samrrz12
July 22, 2013 at 9:15 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-91840)
Walamrt has a new line of non toxic makeup for tweens:)
I’m 12 and I heard about it on the news, so excited to try it!
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August 25, 2013 at 12:03 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-102977)
Hi Kelley!
Know you asked your question a while back but if you still need some suggestions, here are a
few, and all can be purchased at http://www.spiritbeautylounge.com
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info about each line:
Alima Pure (mineral make up)
Vapour Organics (cream make up in either stick or pump bottle)
W3LL People (cream make up in stick form, a little less hydrating than Vapour)
RMS Beauty Un Cover Up- (cream formula in a little pot) This is a fantastic make up line! But
maybe a bit challenging to work with for someone young. The Powder from this line, Un
Powder, is amazing as well. It contains only one ingredient, silica. And it feels like absolute
velvet on the skin.
For mascara, it’s a bit trickier. NONE of them on the market are totally free and clear of nasties.
But, there are a couple that come pretty darn close. And, what you have to remember is that
they are still leaps and bounds above your mainstream brands in terms of safety. These
mascaras are: 100 Percent Pure and Kjaer Weiss
These are all stellar lines containing great ingredients…happy shopping!
Lauren
October 3, 2013 at 11:52 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-106586)
Try Shear Miracles, their products are so organic, that you can eat them with no
harmful side-effects..
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Cheryll (http://thankyourbody.com)
March 18, 2013 at 11:19 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48165)
Thank you so much! I’ve been waiting all weekend for this post . Would grapeseed oil be as
good as the other oils you mentioned if I want a creamy foundation? (I read your post on grapeseed oil last
week.)
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
March 18, 2013 at 12:13 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48183)
Grapeseed oil should work just fine.
capraG
March 19, 2013 at 10:08 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48486)
Hello, very good article.
I made my own foundation as well, a few weeks ago; it’s great! my recipe is slightly different: I
mixed zinc oxide with some beetroot powder and turmeric powder until I got my shade, then
added some powdered silk protein and some argan oil. Beetroot and turmeric are well-known
for their health and cosmetic benefits and the silk protein gives my skin such a nice soft finish!
just make sure you use only a small amount of turmeric, or eelse you’ll as yellow as liver failure
: )))
what do you think? : )
As for the stage non-toxic make-up, my brother is on stage as well and I gave him some home-
made concoctions of mine : ) : zinc oxide and a bit of white clay made into a paste with argan,
almond oil, ricin oil for that white-ish foundation they always use and for the eyes I made him
a paste of charcoal mixed with aloe vera gel and some argan oil as eyeliner and mascara. as a
blush he uses beetroot powder mixed with just a bit of turmeric powder for the right shade : )
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
March 19, 2013 at 1:00 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-
foundation/#comment-48531)
Awesome! Good to know.
preeti
May 30, 2013 at 3:54 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-
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wow capraG that was really very helpful..is there any other substitute for zinc
oxide?
Vickie
March 18, 2013 at 11:30 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48168)
Wondering…where can I get “finely ground cinnamon”? Or is it all finely ground?
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
March 18, 2013 at 12:12 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48182)
It should all be finely ground.
Phoenix
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March 18, 2013 at 2:19 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48214)
I used your bronzer recipe to make face powder a couple weeks ago. I love it! I smell cookies all
day long when I wear it. I’m going to try using oil to make pressed powder for my daughter since
she makes a mess with the loose powder.
I also made a darker shade to powder the roots of my hair. We ditched shampoo a month ago and this really
helps getting through difficult hair days.
Thank you so much for posting these great recipes that make getting rid of toxic products so easy and
accessible!
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
March 18, 2013 at 5:18 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48260)
That’s awesome! Thank you, Phoenix.
Vicki Glow
March 18, 2013 at 4:05 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48236)
What is the difference between bronzer and foundation?
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
March 18, 2013 at 5:18 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48257)
Bronzer is usually used more to contour your face… rather than used all over.
Although, I wouldn’t take advice from me on how best to apply it.
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
March 18, 2013 at 5:18 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-
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Bronzer will be a darker color than foundation… if that helps.
Meghan
March 18, 2013 at 5:15 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48253)
How much cocoa powder did you add? I’m ridiculously pale too … I may need even less than you
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
March 18, 2013 at 5:17 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48255)
I didn’t really measure… but I started with probably 1/2 tsp and just mixed and
added. I would brush a little on the inside of my arm and then keep adding until
it seemed right.
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Ruth Kleiber
March 19, 2013 at 10:57 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48497)
All I can say is . . . WOW!! I work in a drugstore and I am well aware of the ingredients in the
cosmetics and the harm they can cause. This recipe is wonderful!!! I didn’t have any arrowroot powder, so
subbed in some cornstarch . . . as per bronzer recipe . . . worked really well!! Thank you!
Also, I do not used commercial hair colour, see above regarding harmful chemicals. Body Art Quality henna
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works great
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
March 19, 2013 at 12:59 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48529)
Thanks, Ruth!
Laurie
October 9, 2013 at 11:44 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-108504)
Thanks for the henna suggestion. I’ve been looking for an alternative hair
coloring. Do you know if Body Art Quality henna is organic?
Bethany (http://www.PhotographerOvernight)
March 19, 2013 at 1:24 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48544)
Wow, so creative and wonderfully natural! You look great with it on too. It’s just a natural-looking
glow. Thanks for sharing!
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
March 19, 2013 at 6:24 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48603)
Thanks, Bethany!
Alicia
March 19, 2013 at 6:35 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48607)
This sounds GREAT! Im all about ALL NATURAL. My problem is I have VRY I made foundation with
the oily skin. If oil, wuld it me shiny??? Any ideas???
Alicia
March 19, 2013 at 6:36 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48608)
Sorry oily skin!
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
March 20, 2013 at 7:36 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48819)
The added oils do not make it oily at all… and you can leave them out and just
use the powder. The oils only give enough moisture to give it some structure, but
I doubt it will make your skin more oily.
Marguerite
March 19, 2013 at 7:31 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48615)
Are you buying Organic Arrowroot powder, if so from where? Thanks
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
March 20, 2013 at 7:34 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48816)
I think right now I have Red Mill’s in my fridge. It’s not organic, but they are a
GMO-free company. I haven’t seen organic in my health food store, but I know
I’ve seen it online on Amazon.
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Cassie Sun
March 19, 2013 at 7:59 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48623)
Thank you so much for sharing these! These recipes sound so rich and yummy… I can’t wait to try
them! Just wondering though… could you tell me the difference between Arrowroot powder and cornstarch as
far as how they function on our faces? I try and stay away from all corn products due to being gmo, so I was
going to try the bronzer with arrowroot powder. Thanks again
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
March 20, 2013 at 7:33 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48814)
They are pretty similar. I find arrowroot more fine and a better option for
skincare. But you can use either for either recipe.
Lisa
March 19, 2013 at 8:55 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48641)
I tried this some years back with cornstarch, didn’t know about Arrowroot at that time. Anyway,
took the cornstarch and put it into a frying pan on very low heat, continuing to stir with a spatula till it got
darker, to the exact color I wanted.
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
March 20, 2013 at 7:32 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48813)
What a cool idea, Lisa!
Samrrz12
July 22, 2013 at 9:18 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-91841)
Very Cool idea!!!!
Rachael
March 20, 2013 at 9:44 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48844)
This looks great! So nice that your recipes use such accessible ingredients I was wondering,
what are your thoughts on adding french green clay to the mix? I’ve heard it has great benefits in skin care for
drawing out toxins but not sure how that’d work in a foundation application. Thanks!
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
March 20, 2013 at 1:11 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-48924)
I’ve heard mixed reviews. Some love it. Some say it’s a little too strong to use on
your face all day long. So I’m not sure what I’d recommend. You could always try
a small batch and test it out.
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Jamie
March 21, 2013 at 4:32 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-49146)
I LOVE this!! I am so glad I found it!!
kelly
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March 21, 2013 at 5:47 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-49343)
Neat!! I will tell my daughter!!
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
March 21, 2013 at 8:18 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-49384)
Hope she likes it!
Drema
March 22, 2013 at 8:13 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-49662)
Just tried the bronzer. I like it but need a little more pink tint instead of red. what would u
suggest?? I used arrowroot, cinn, nutmeg & cocoa. I had 1 I loved it but nex 1 I got was more orange so afraid to
chanc spending so much money & not like it!Made the mineral veil befor & liked it!
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
March 23, 2013 at 8:01 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-49804)
Check out my blush recipe… you can utilize the coloring in that to add more
pink: http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-blush/
(http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-blush/)
Angela
March 24, 2013 at 2:22 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-50131)
You said you’ve battled acne but don’t anymore… I would love advice! 35 with two children, acne
since early twenties
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
March 25, 2013 at 7:53 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-50361)
Maybe I can work on a post on that… my skin is still far from perfect, but it’s so
much better than it used to be. Honestly, I found that changing my diet and
taking OFF the makeup has been the two biggest factors.
brigitteh5
September 26, 2013 at 5:52 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-
105392)
Check out this site: http://empoweredsustenance.com/7-secrets-to-cure-acne-without-
chemicals/ (http://empoweredsustenance.com/7-secrets-to-cure-acne-without-chemicals/)
She mentions honey in the article, and I’ve been using honey to wash my face for several
months.
Quoted from DelightedMomma.com
Why putting honey on your face is a good idea:
It is suitable for all skin types, even sensitive.
It acts as an antibacterial and anti-fungal agent and helps disinfect and speed the healing
process of acne.
It soaks up impurities and helps detoxify your skin.
It is loaded with antioxidants (aka the good stuff your face wants) and helps restore damaged
and wrinkled skin.
It is incredibly moisturizing, but will not break out you.
It naturally cleans your skin and leaves it super soft.
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Lindsay
April 2, 2013 at 5:32 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-53640)
Thank You for posting this recipe!! My husband suffers from a titanium/metal allergy so finding
makeup(among other products) that do not contain titanium has been a challenge for me. Finally a solution that
isn’t pricey and won’t cause him to have an allergic reaction!! Thank you!!
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
April 2, 2013 at 6:33 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-53662)
So glad you found it!
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April 11, 2013 at 11:18 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-57916)
i am excited about this natural makeup, cant wait to make it, i am all about the natural and cost
savings…
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
April 12, 2013 at 7:20 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-58063)
Hope you lik eit!
Allison
April 17, 2013 at 12:06 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-60121)
Thanks so much for a great foundation recipe! As a former cosmetics junkie, I was very skeptical
to try this. But in an effort to simplify my life, and take better care of my body, I decided to take the plunge – not
that the recipe is that complicated.=0) I am very impressed with the results. It wears great and makes my skin
feel good. You’ve made me a believer, and now I want to look into your other makeup recipes. Thanks again!
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
April 17, 2013 at 1:24 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-60146)
Oh yay! Thanks, Allison.
Selina
April 19, 2013 at 4:52 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-61262)
Was wondering how I could go about making a liquid foundation??
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
April 19, 2013 at 6:53 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-61295)
You can add a trusted facial moisturizer to this to make it a liquid foundation.
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Suzie
September 1, 2013 at 3:35 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-
foundation/#comment-103269)
how about adding a bit of jojoba oil?
maryam
April 20, 2013 at 7:43 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-61492)
do you have to use this Arrowroot Powder
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
April 20, 2013 at 8:22 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-61499)
I’d recommend it, but you can try cornstarch (look for GMO free or organic) in
place of it… but I’ve heard that it can be harder on the skin.
Anna (http://riusocreativo.blogspot.it)
May 7, 2013 at 4:03 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-67077)
Hi! I’ve found your blog through Pinterest and I’m really happy ! I can not wait to try the recipes of
your natural cosmetics and I will follow you faithfully in the future.
Anna
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
May 7, 2013 at 4:48 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-67088)
Welcome, Anna! Thanks for stopping by!
Paula
May 12, 2013 at 5:56 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-67622)
Hi, I wonder if you added a bit of a yellow spice to the mix if that would help cover red tone? I have
a red tone also.. Thanks
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
May 13, 2013 at 6:50 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-67644)
Haven’t tried it, but sounds like it would work.
Terry
May 13, 2013 at 10:56 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-67685)
This is such a wonderful idea. How do you adjust to the smell of the cocoa? It made me hungry
and all I could think about was chocolate while I was wearing it.
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
May 14, 2013 at 7:00 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-67706)
Ha ha! Not sure I have any solutions for that one.
Ella
May 16, 2013 at 1:04 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-67830)
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Hey can you substitute flour for arrowroot powder?????
robin (http://thankyourbody.com)
May 16, 2013 at 7:19 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-67849)
I wouldn’t. If you really need a substitute I’d use a GMO free cornstarch…
although I think it will be heavier on the skin.
Bobbey
May 17, 2013 at 8:40 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-67952)
How is the arrowroot powder with super oily skin?
Robin Konie
May 18, 2013 at 7:23 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-67968)
Good question. My skin tends to be really dry so I’m not sure I can answer from
actual experience. Anyone else?
Anonymous
July 4, 2013 at 6:34 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-88439)
I know it’s been a while since this was posted, but I tend to be somewhat oily
(partly because of my skin, and even more because I tend to overdo it on the jojoba oil
moisturizer), and I have found that if anything it dries me out. I have to make sure I allow my
skin to absorb all the moisturizer it wants before I put it on.
kitty :)
May 18, 2013 at 2:15 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-67956)
hi,I am making it right now, and it looks a little grey, I have very very light (and pink) skin, does
anyone have any ideas? thanks so much!
Robin Konie
May 18, 2013 at 7:23 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-67967)
Hmmmm…. not sure why it’s looking gray. Try adding more cinnamon or
nutmeg. And test some on your arm to see what the color will actually be on
your skin. It’s a very light foundation so it won’t be exactly what it looks like in the container.
Suzie
September 1, 2013 at 3:37 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-103270)
try to add a bit of beet root powder
Jo
May 23, 2013 at 9:20 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-68337)
I have dark african skin and powders tend to look ashy on my skin. I was wondering if I could
make this into a liquid foundation by adding Aloe vera gel or coconut oil or both to the mix. also, I am not too
keen on the arrow root powder and I wanted to know if I could leave it out all together. Aloe gel is said to help
make up stay on longer
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May 23, 2013 at 7:52 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-68384)
The arrowroot gives it lightness, so with darker skin you could probably leave it
out easily enough. I’ve never tried adding ale vera gel or coconut oil, but it I
would think it would work.
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riya
June 2, 2013 at 6:35 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-69859)
can i add rosemary oil in foundation instead of almond oil
Robin Konie
June 3, 2013 at 7:27 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-69998)
Probably… but I haven’t tried it to know for sure the outcome.
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Sarah Woon
June 10, 2013 at 1:13 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-72108)
Have you any suggestions for making under eye concealer?
Robin Konie
June 10, 2013 at 7:47 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-72253)
Haven’t tried yet, but I’ll put it on my list.
autumn (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/)
June 23, 2013 at 12:43 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-83267)
i have very light skin lake pale i want it to match my excact skin tone and i dont wanna use store
foundation or concealer or makeup so what do i do?
Robin Konie
June 24, 2013 at 7:26 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-83647)
I have super light skin and this worked just fine. Try just a little and do a patch
test. It blends in really well.
Kaela (http://citylifenaturallove.wordpress.com)
June 24, 2013 at 7:26 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-83646)
I made this powder last week and LOVE the scent and clean feeling, but I hate the mess of the
loose powder. When I tried to add jojoba oil it ended up making the powder ridiculously dark. Am I just adding
too much oil? Thanks.
MelLava
June 24, 2013 at 9:10 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-83687)
This is great! Thank you so much! I’m a veteran acne sufferer myself and have been slowly healing
the acne and scars by changing diet and skin care products! I don’t use foundation very often (like twice a year
now for specific occasions like a wedding or photos) but I still use concealer everyday. Any tips on how I could
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tweak this for concealer?
Thanks ahead!
Robin Konie
June 24, 2013 at 10:02 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-83711)
I haven’t tried it, but perhaps mixing this with some quality oils or moisturizer
might work?
MelLava
June 24, 2013 at 7:41 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-
foundation/#comment-83992)
Thanks! I’ll give that a try once i get my hands on some arrowroot powder
MelLava
July 26, 2013 at 12:23 pm
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So i tried this today, mixing it with my favourite eye
moisturizer didn’t work; it didn’t give any coverage. Maybe
oils will work better. but i will mention that i added ground
ginger in my mixture since i have yellow undertones. So far
it’s feeling alright as an all over face powder; i’m just hoping i
don’t break out, i’ll see tomorrow
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Maria
July 9, 2013 at 7:00 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-89036)
Hm, i have done this recipe but the foundation was like a creamy dark cakemix.
I didnt use nutmeg, just arrowroot powder, cocoa powder and cinnamon.
I think that i took to much olive oil but i added some arrowroot powder just to get the mix lighter and more
solid.
The result was a lighter and more solid thing, but it doesent want to attach on the brush.. Damn.
Robin Konie
July 9, 2013 at 7:12 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-89037)
Hmmm…. I’ve heard that the oils can darken the mixture… Arrowroot will
definitely lighten it up, not sure why it won’t attach to the brush.
SoftJazz
July 13, 2013 at 12:30 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-89472)
Hi,
This is my first visit to your site and I love it already; I came across this when looking up natural makeup
products. You got me hooked now, and plan to read more from you.
I found this recipe to be very intriguing as I have been eyeing mineral makeup for some time now. I ended up
having so many questions for you. I don’t usually wear any makeup except for parties, weddings, etc. I am
wondering if this recipe would give the same texture as some of the commercially available brands. Can you use
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sandalwood powder instead of cocoa powder to darken the arrowroot (I have fairly light skin with acne scars
and break out occasionally + sandalwood smells nice)? Can this double as concealer? Lastly, (this might sound
silly but…) I love the container that you kept this recipe in (pictured); where can I get something like that?
-SoftJazz
Robin Konie
July 15, 2013 at 7:00 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-89660)
Thank you! As for how this compared to commercial brands… it’s definitely a
lighter foundation. I used to cake on my foundation (way too much) during my
youth to try and cover my acne. This won’t do that (which is probably a good thing because I
often looked like a clown). It’s fairly comparable to mineral makeup, more about evening out
skin tone than covering things up. As far as using it for a concealer… maybe? I haven’t tried,
and you may want to add some more jojoba oil or something to give it a little more staying
power. It might work, but may need some experimentation to get it to that point.
I’ve never personally tried sandalwood, but sounds like it could work.
I got my container at my local health food store (in their herb section). I’m sure you could find
something similar online as well.
SoftJazz
July 18, 2013 at 5:24 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-
foundation/#comment-90726)
Hi,
Thank you so much for you reply. After reading through your articles, a
number of my makeup questions have been solved, but I still found a few
more questions for you. Can I use tapioca powder instead of arrowroot
powder (I have tapioca handy)? I heard somewhere that they are alternatives
to each other; does this apply to makeup too? Also, can I use coconut oil
instead of jojoba/lavender or other oils? I thought of this since it has
antibacterial/anti-fungal/antimicrobial properties too, but I am not sure if it
will last the same way. How long will it be before the finished product starts
to show signs of going bad? How would I know?
After doing some Internet research, I saw someone write that this can double
as concealer if I use a concealer brush (assuming I’ve got the right shade of
color, of course) to focus on problem areas (including under eye dark circles),
and then going over it as foundation using a large foundation brush. I am
guessing that I’d have to add some oil to it to make it more compact and less
powdery. It seems as though it is definitely worth a try since having things
dual-purpose also saves money and space.
-SoftJazz
Robin Konie
July 19, 2013 at 7:59 am
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I haven’t played with tapioca powder in my makeup, but I
would *think* it would be a great substitute. And yes, you
can switch out the oils for coconut, just know that coconut
oil gets more “butter like” if the temperatures drop and that
can affect what you’re putting it in.
Let me know how the concealer works out!
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SoftJazz
July 19, 2013 at 4:06 pm
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Hi,
Thank you so much for the great recipe, it
worked great! Both as foundation and as
concealer. It did lessen the darkness
around my eyes and acne scars and
evened out the skin tone. Focused on
problem areas first, as concealer. Then
brushed overall as foundation. Overall, it
gave a nice glowing peachy color that also
looks healthy and not caked on; feels light
too and absorbed moisture on my skin and
kept it dry. It didn’t dry out my skin, just
kept me from looking like I’d been
sweating, so I think that’s a good thing. In
the remote chance of it drying out my skin,
the coconut oil will prevent that, so I would
say it is a safe combination.
I think its the combination of sandalwood
and turmeric that gave the glow since both
of them individually do. I just need to
practice more with my brushes to get the
look perfect, but it is working. This recipe is
a definite keeper. And thank you so much
for that.
I do not expect the coconut to get butter-
like so much since I blended the powders
thoroughly and sifted it. But just in case,
when winter rolls around, I’ll remember
your tip. I used 15 drops (melted) to get a
compact. Right now, it stays in place even if
I turn the container upside down, but
attaches on like powder to both brush and
finger. I guess one can add more oil for a
more “liquid” foundation, but the scent of
coconut could potentially mask the sweet
smell of sandalwood, so that is something
to consider if you prefer that scent. In
mine, the sandalwood scent did get a bit
masked by the coconut scent, but I have to
see how it airs out in a few days.
-SoftJazz
Emily Rose
July 14, 2013 at 2:56 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-89586)
Hi!
First off, thank you thank you for your incredible website, with how commercialized “natural” make-up products
have become, it is a breath of fresh air to find a site that has both straight-forward and truthful information! I
just made your foundation and the only bump I’ve come across is that mine is quite grainy…obviously due to
the fact that not all my spices were finely ground. How did you tweak yours so that it was able to be more of a
fine powder? I’ve tried the spice grinder but there isn’t really enough of it to get super finely ground.
You’re a goddess, thanks again for looking out for all the women out there!
Emily
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Robin Konie
July 15, 2013 at 6:55 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-89656)
Wow, you are sweet. Thanks for your kind words.
You could try purchasing a simple mortar and pestle. That might help get the
spices really finely ground.
Emily Rose
July 15, 2013 at 10:13 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-
foundation/#comment-89815)
One mortar and pestle coming up! Thank you, that should definitely do the
trick:)
Robin Konie
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Maria
July 15, 2013 at 11:57 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-89699)
If you add some turmeric, you’ll get some ‘yellowness’ or like a peachy colour in the loose powder
one.
Turmeric are awesome if you have acne, beacuse it may reduce it faster.
Robin Konie
July 15, 2013 at 6:57 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-89787)
Good to know! Thank you!
SoftJazz
July 18, 2013 at 5:28 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-90727)
Yeah, I’ve heard about turmeric too. I’d definitely add a pinch for the yellow
undertones as well as its anti-bacterial properties. Even if you don’t have acne, over time, it will
make your skin glow. However, we have to be careful about doing over eyebrows everyday
since turmeric does have hair removal properties; over a long time, the peachy fuzz we have
will reduce, but any reduction of hair in the eyebrow area will be more prominent.
-SoftJazz
Samrrz12
July 22, 2013 at 9:09 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-
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Cool idea!
I used ground mustard seed.
Samrr
July 21, 2013 at 4:57 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-91589)
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I love homemade makeup, I have made the exact same thing! Besides the nutmeg, I did the 1 T.
baby powder, 1 pinch or 2 of coco, and 1 pinch of cinnamon. I like to make BB creams, and
foundation. With this recipe, you can add stuff like sunscreen lotion, moisturizer, or lotion to turn
it into a liquid foundation. I’m 12 and so this is really helpful:))))
Samrrz12
July 22, 2013 at 9:07 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-91837)
Hey Again:)
I was wondering… Could you use corn starch in place of arrowroot??
Big time money saver, instead of paying $10, it is like $2!
~Samrrz12
SoftJazz
July 22, 2013 at 10:21 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-91859)
Yeah,
I heard you can, but since the cornstarch is not as fine as arrowroot or tapioca or something,
the texture of the finished product could/would be different depending on how much
cornstarch you are using. I also heard that it absorbs moisture and keeps you dry, so if a
person has oily skin or is prone to a lot of sweating, its a good option. Hope this helps.
-SoftJazz
samrrz12
July 24, 2013 at 8:14 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-
foundation/#comment-92682)
Thanks, SoftJazz,
I do have very oily skin, I will try that out next time:)
samrrz12
July 24, 2013 at 8:15 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-92683)
Made your tinted lipbalm, love it!
Robin Konie
July 24, 2013 at 5:31 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-92823)
Oh good!
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milly (http://www.fun-art.webs.com)
August 3, 2013 at 6:38 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-97234)
is there any other powder that i can use instead of the “Arrowroot Powder” ?!
Robin Konie
August 6, 2013 at 10:26 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-98397)
You can use cornstarch but it won’t be as fine.
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shelby
August 7, 2013 at 12:47 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-99046)
Would baking powder work as a substitute for the arrowroot powder?
Robin Konie
August 8, 2013 at 2:10 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-99714)
Not sure. Maybe? It might be too harsh, though.
Shirley
August 11, 2013 at 10:58 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-101214)
Is there an odor-free substitute for bees wax? Odors really bother me, and bees wax has a strong
one.
Robin Konie
August 12, 2013 at 7:47 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-101493)
For what recipe? There isn’t beeswax in this one.
Sarah
August 11, 2013 at 8:47 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-101309)
I absolutely love what I’m learning on your website. I plan to make my new foundation tomorrow.
Thanks for your help in my journey toward eliminating vile chemicals from my life.
Robin Konie
August 12, 2013 at 7:46 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-101491)
Thanks, Sarah!
reem
August 14, 2013 at 4:45 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-102304)
i lovee u soo much im so happy with thisss!!!!!!FINALLY!!!!
Robin Konie
August 15, 2013 at 7:48 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-102438)
Oh good!
Karen Spencer
August 22, 2013 at 3:12 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-102868)
Thank you so much for this recipe. I made my foundation as a loose powder, which I’ve always
preferred. I’m so fair that my skin is close to porcelain. I don’t have ready access to arrowroot, so I used
cornstarch, which I find to work perfectly for me. My skin is also rather neutral, both cool and warm tones.
My skin tone recipe is as follows:
1 Tbs cornstarch
1/2 tsp cocoa powder
1/8 tsp cinnamon
small pinch of nutmeg
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This is the perfect recipe for me!!! Thanks so much for this recipe!!!! This recipe evens out my skin tone like no
commercial make up has. And my skin is so soft!!!
Robin Konie
August 23, 2013 at 8:50 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-102901)
Yay! So glad you found your perfect recipe.
Marla
August 29, 2013 at 4:55 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-103180)
Instead of the oils you have listed, could I use Coco Oil??
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Vanessa
September 11, 2013 at 6:25 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-104301)
Hello! Am so excited to try you shampoo and foundation recipes! My local food store has
arrowroot flour… Is that what you mean by arrowroot powder? Or is this different? Could I use it? Also do you
use conditioner after your shampoo?
Robin Konie
September 12, 2013 at 7:21 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-
104336)
It’s the same. I use an Apple Cider Vinegar rinse to condition, but I have super
short hair and don’t need much.
Aimee (http://www.primalinfluence.com)
September 16, 2013 at 5:09 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-104541)
I am SO making this! I’ve forwarded it on to family and friends and shared on our Fb page. So glad
to see natural makeup recipes so I can know exactly what the ingredients are and not spend a fortune buying
natural products. Thank you! -Aimee
Robin Konie
September 18, 2013 at 7:26 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-
104635)
Hope you like it, Aimee!
Minoo
September 19, 2013 at 9:08 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-104703)
This is a fabulous recipe. The arrowroot powder absorbs excess oil and keeps skin looking matte
all day long and the cocoa is simply good for the skin..thanks for posting
Robin Konie
September 20, 2013 at 7:29 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-
104764)
Thanks, Minoo.
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JIll
September 19, 2013 at 11:18 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-104711)
I have roseca and trying to rid it with castor oil, but in the meantime using something natural to
cover would be helpful.
Any suggestions?
Robin Konie
September 20, 2013 at 7:28 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-
104761)
Not sure off the top of my head. If you post this question on my facebook page I
could ask my community of readers. They always have great suggestions.
Sara
September 20, 2013 at 6:54 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-104755)
I really want to love this but I think I’m doing something wrong ><
I made a small test batch (half a tbs of arrowroot, half a tsp of cacao, a pinch of nutmeg and and the tiniest
amount of cinnamon). But no matter how I try to apply, it doesn't really cover nor blend in; or when I try to apply
more, it starts itching a bit (although that feeling settles after a while). After an hour I swiped my face with my
hand and the powder just came off, like a lot. I had a film of wonderful smelling 'dust' on my fingers.
I wanted to use this to fill in my bigger pores, and cover up the blotchy redness that I have on my cheeks. I also
have dark acne scars, and some pimples, but I don't think I could cover those without first using concealer.
Could it be because I use an ACV-toner that my skin is too sealed off, or the ACV reacts with some kind of
ingredient causing that tingle?
Would it help to make it a compact? And how do you do that really… do you add the powder to the compact
container, add oil, add more powder, add oil etc. Or do you add oil to all the powder in a mixing jar, and then
press it in the container (with a spoon?)
Thanks so much!
Robin Konie
September 20, 2013 at 7:25 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-
104756)
I’d try adding some oil, like jojoba, to the mixture before putting it in the
container to make it more compact. Or maybe even putting a little coconut or jojoba oil as a
moisturizer/base on first might help?
Crystal (http://www.crystalpetrina.com)
October 3, 2013 at 7:25 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-106640)
I have been suffering from acne for 12 years now, and tried everything from dairy free and gluten
free, to birth control to oil cleansing method, and whatever else you can think of. I had recently (within the last
couple of years) switched to Origins makeup, and I loved them a lot, but it had become too expensive, and they
weren’t all that “natural” even htough they come off that way. I switched to a brand Whole Body carries, Mineral
Fusion, and it is great, too…but still very expensive $30 for small compact (works great!) and $30 for very
translucent foundation (i dont care for it…doesnt even out my skin tone like it should).
Needless to say, it hasn’t helped my acne or my large pores, and going without makeup would cause a panic
attack for me. No jokes. I have always been super self conscious.
Well, despite the expense, it still has titanium dioxide, mica, and a couple other things that I dont like, even
though the ingredients arent much more than that. So I heard of this recipe and decided to try it.
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Here are my questions and concerns:
I am having a very difficult time figuring out if it is my shade or not because of several factors:
lighting in my house
the uneven-ness of my facial skin
the fact that the mixture gets DARK when wet.
Now, I have found a slightly different recipe, and the only difference is the addition of Bentonite clay (great
stuff). Perhaps it is the cause of the darkness when wet, I will experiment more later…
Well, I can’t seem to tell when it is on my skin, and even though it goes on super light, it darkens PAST my
normal skin color and looks VERY splotchy and almost like a got self-tanning lotion on my face. Especially where
my glasses sit on my nose, when I remove them, its poopy brown. I think its the cocoa powder darkening…and I
see that as a common problem, but I dont seem to see anyone else bringing it up.
I scrolled though every comments and so far I seem to be the only one with this issue. How has your experience
been with this makeup so far?
And I don’t dare get my face wet or I will look like a different race. (I’m caucasian). I am part italian so I have a
difficult skin tone to match. I have olive, pink, and yellow undertones, and some blue as well. So…I usually have
to find neutral shades but not all work well.
I think thats all I wanted to say…
Sorry if it sounds scatterbrained.
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October 19, 2013 at 7:40 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-111321)
I’m so intrigued, and am pinning this for future reference. Question: how does it wear (does it last as long as
“regular” powder?) and have you noticed any issues with “shedding” the powder’s color onto clothes and such?
Thanks!
Robin Konie
October 21, 2013 at 10:59 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-111854)
I haven’t noticed any issues with it coming onto my clothes… as for how long it
wears for… you’re asking the worse person. No matter what makeup I use it
always seems to disappear within twenty or so minutes. This seemed to last as long as the
store stuff, but that’s not necessarily saying anything with my face-repelling skin. Keep in
mind that this is a much more subtle foundation than most commercial brands.
Beth
October 20, 2013 at 9:20 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-111561)
Could you come up with a way of making eye shadow because i really like using organic make up
becaus eI know my skin isn’t covered in toxic stuff!! Please keep doing all your doing because it’s amazing!!!
thanks xx
Robin Konie
October 21, 2013 at 10:53 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-111846)
Thanks, Beth! I’ll put it on my “to do” list.
Danielle
October 22, 2013 at 9:36 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-112138)
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I was really excited about this because:
1) I’m a vegan
2) I’m allergic to metal
Make up you buy in the store seems to either have animal products OR iron oxide, zinc oxide, etc.
I used arrowroot and turmeric, cinnamon, and nutmeg but no cocoa because it has a high nickel content and I
didn’t want to have a reaction.
I also put a small amount of lavender essential oil, coconut oil, and apricot because I get dry skin.
Anyway, I am getting no coverage whatsoever. Maybe less shine but that seems to be it. It dries me out like
crazy which makes my face itchy and all my blemishes are still there, brighter than ever.
Any idea what I could be doing wrong? I’m so disappointed. Has anyone else had trouble getting the foundation
to show up on your face?
Robin Konie
October 23, 2013 at 8:43 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-112333)
Could be the cinnamon. Some people have allergic reactions to it… I’d maybe try
it without it and patch test it.
As for the coverage… You could try making it into a liquid foundation by adding the mixture to
a facial moisturizer/lotion, although I haven’t tried it myself.
Molly
October 28, 2013 at 3:15 pm (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-113131)
Is there any substitutes for the arrowroot powder?
Robin Konie
October 29, 2013 at 7:49 am (http://thankyourbody.com/homemade-foundation/#comment-113263)
You could try cornstarch, but it won’t be as “fine” of a powder. Tapioca flour
might also work.
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