Homemade Makeup Recipes

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I get a lot of questions about natural makeup options, and this was definitely one of the tougher things for me to find natural alternatives for. In college, I practically collected makeup, and had endless tubes and compacts of makeup that never even got half used.

While there are some good natural alternatives that you can buy (see list below), the cheapest, easiest and most natural way is to just make your own, and you might have all of the ingredients in your kitchen already!

Natural Skin Care

What you do to your skin before you use makeup is just as important as the makeup you use and there are some great natural options for skin care.

Personally, I’m a microfiber convert, and only use microfiber products with natural silver fibers (antibacterial) for washing my face and for make-up removal. This is truly the most natural option you can use, since you don’t even need soap (and microfiber is great for baby too… no chemicals to irritate skin!).

For deeper cleansing and moisturizing, I’ve also use the oil cleansing method, which leaves skin very soft and smooth. You can also use a natural sugar scrub (equal parts sugar and natural oil) or natural microdermabrasion (baking soda) to make skin look younger.

With proper skin care, the skin will be naturally healthy and you won’t even need to wear makeup most of the time. Most days, I skip the makeup altogether, but when I do wear it, these are the recipes I use:

Natural Foundation

Homemade Option: At the recommendation of a friend who had used cocoa powder for natural bronzer, I started experimenting with natural foundation options, and came up with a recipe similar to a mineral make-up, though lighter, and smoother…

I start with a base of arrowroot powder (can also use cornstarch, but arrowroot works better) and then slowly add in cocoa powder and finely ground cinnamon powder until you get a shade close to your skin tone. You can then store in a jar or old powder container and use a brush to apply. It took me a few tries of mixing to get the color correct for my skin tone, but most days, a quick brush of this is all I need.

If you want to make it a more solid base so that only a little sticks to the brush, use a few drops of essential oil or vodka to mix with the powder and push down in a compact. This will make it hard like a regular compact.

I’ve thought about adding this combination to some homemade lotion to make a liquid foundation but haven’t tried it yet.

Commercial Options:If making makeup isn’t your thing but you still want some natural options, there are a few good choices. No commercial choice is as natural as the homemade option, but they are a tremendous improvement over any conventional options! Dr. Haushcka Translucent Foundation is the most natural liquid foundation I’ve found and my skin reacted well to it. I also loved Nvey Eco Liquid Foundation. I’ve also used Nvey Creme Foundation which is thicker and is mainly great as a concealer or under-eye cover.

For powdered foundation, my favorite one I’ve tried is Aubrey Organics Silken Earth which doesn’t have titanium dioxide like many of the mineral make-ups and which has almost completely natural ingredients.

Natural Bronzer/Blush

Homemade Option: Similar to above, natural bronzer and blush can be easily made with a base of arrowroot and by adding more cocoa powder and cinnamon to get a darker shade. I’ve also tried powdering dried beet root (in the dehydrator) or dried hibiscus flowers to add a pink tone which works well as long as you can very finely powder them. Store in a shaker make-up container or an old compact.

Commercial Options: For natural blush, I love Aubrey Organic Silken Blush or Nvey Eco Powdered Blush.

Natural Eye Liner and Shadow

Homemade Options:Always be careful when using any products, even natural ones, near the eyes. I mix up several colors of eye shadow using cocoa powder (brown shades) Spirulina (green shades) and arrowroot (light shades). My favorite is just cocoa powder with a tiny bit of arrowroot mixed in for smoothness.

For eye-liner, I either use a tiny bit of cocoa powder mixed with coconut oil, or a tiny dab or activated charcoal on a slightly damp brush. Be careful not to get either one in the eye. I store the eye shadow in an old powdered eye shadow container and apply with my finger or a very slightly damp brush.

To make a smoother eyeliner, I mix equal parts of coconut oil and cocoa butter (about 1/2 ounce of each) and add about 1/2 tsp of activated charcoal to make a black eyeliner that is thicker. You can also do this with cocoa powder for a brown hue.

Commercial Options: Nvey Eco Powdered Eyeliner is the best I’ve used so far and is almost completely natural.

Natural Mascara

Homemade Option: I don’t wear mascara most days, but when I want a natural option, it is an easy one to make. In a small bowl, I just mix a few drops of Aloe Vera Gel from Mountain Rose Herbs, a couple drops of Vitamin E oil, and a pinch of activated charcoal (not very precise… I know). I mix it up as I use it, though you could also make and store in an old mascara container or in a small jar and just clean the mascara wand between uses. I brush it on with a clean mascara brush, or even a used Bass Toothbrush from OraWellness.

Commercial Options: The two natural ones I’ve tried and love are Nvey Eco Mascara and Organic Wear Natural.

Supplements for Skin Care

I’m firmly convinced that what you put into your body is just as important, if not more so, than what you put on it when it comes to skin health. I used to have terrible acne and since changing my diet and supplements, I don’t break out at all and my past scars have healed. The supplements that seemed to have made the biggest difference in skin health for me are:

Fermented Cod Liver Oil- for the Vitamins A, D and K, Omega-3s and Antioxidants, all which are great for the skin.
Gelatin – Which is a pre-cursor for collagen and has made my hair, skin and nails noticeably stronger and smoother (great for cellulite too).
Magnesium- An anti-inflammatory and lacking in many people’s diets. Topical Magnesium Oil seems to be the most effective for skin health.

I’ve also switched to using microfiber for cleaning my skin, which leaves many of the natural oils in my skin and has made skin care a breeze.

Natural lip gloss and lipstick recipes coming soon

Ever made any makeup? What is the toughest thing to find natural versions of for you? Let me know below!

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http://twitter.com/Shondra_W Shondra Walker

Wow…I’ve never thought about making my own makeup. Thanks for all the tips!
Cathy

Haven’t tried making makeup yet…am interested but more so in a liquid tinted moisturizer or light foundation. My skin is healthy and looks nice for the most part after several months of oil cleansing, but my cheeks tend toward redness, so if I’m in a situation where I want to look my best, I like to tone that down a bit. I use Ecco Bella mascara, and Almay liquid eyeliner…though I like the idea of homemade, I don’t think I want to give up the ease of applying a liquid eyeliner with the accompanying brush.
http://profiles.yahoo.com/u/5ZULPU6GECOS7DMZFIUEWJTHSA Erica

so.. will I smell like a chocolate bar if I make this and put it on my face?
Norwexbymaria

Just saw this from a friend on fb. Love it! all great stuff, and I love how you plugged for Norwex, I am a consultant myself Keep up the great tips! I’m excited to try the microdermabrasion!
Melanie

I just made some! I actually love it. My daughter and her friend tried it, too. I like that the cornstarch (fresh out of arrowroot) absorbed any shine! Thanks! I can’t wait to try the other tips.
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This is great, thanks for sharing.
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Haha.. a little bit for a few minutes.
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Love this!! I had never thought to make my own (edible) makeup until recently, and this is just the push I need. Can’t wait to mix them up and give ‘em a try. Thanks
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http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1208290827 Leigh Hopkins

Love this idea! I just wonder…does the eyeliner really stay on? If it does, I’m sold. (Then I’m heading to the kitchen.)
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It stays great on me… and the thicker one stays even better.
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When you use the micro fiber clothes, do you just use water with them? How many times can you use a cloth before it has to be washed?

I like to make my own lotion. I get cocoa butter with jojoba oil from the health food store, then I blend it with my immersion blender with some organic extra virgin olive oil until it becomes mousse-like. I store it in the jar the cocoa butter came in. I also like to mix the same olive oil with some unbleached organic sugar (which I’m not going to eat now) and exfoliate my entire body with it. I like to do olive oil massages on my face as a way to relax, too.
Pastor83

That sounds yummy. I mean people wear purfume with vanilla. So why not cocoa. !!!!
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I get them wet and wring out really well so they are barely damp. I rinse well after each use and wash about once a week.
amy

I have Pure Tapioca Flour….is that the same as arrowroot or would it work the same?? I have read in some places it is interchangable. Thanks!!!I am LOVING your site.
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I haven’t tried it, but I”ve also heard that. It would be worth trying… let me know if you do
Nicolette

I’ve never tried it but I bet that you could use similar methods with tinted moisturizer by adding the cocoa powder and cinnamon to your favorite moisturizer.
Shannon Mal Robinson

Question: Do you get sticky if you sweat??
chris

is
Magnesium Oil safe to use tropically while nursing?
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I’ve never had trouble with it.
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I’m using it now while nursing… I just wouldn’t use on the nipple area…
http://twitter.com/awakeatheart Marie A

Have to try these! I so rarely wear makeup that it’s just not worthwhile for me to buy it anymore, especially the mascara/eye liner and the more natural products I’d buy nowadays. This I can make on the spot and be sure it’s not expired/icky.
Charity Adams

I’ve been anxiously waiting for this post. Just one question. Have you found cinnamon to produce a burning sensation at all?

I really appreciate the time you take and your willingness to share!
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I haven’t had any trouble with it at all, though I’d definitely be careful around the eyes
Jewel4519

Great ideas for making make-up from natural ingredients!
Interested in the microfiber products for cleansing, too…. but the links are not working.
SoulGypsy23

I love the idea of making my own makeup! Thank you for the great tips.
I was also interested in adding gelatin to my routine, but am a bit unsure if I should take it orally or apply it topically. What do you recommend? Thank you for your help
Delilah

Thank you!
I have been using makeup for years, I love makeup! I don’t even leave the house without a little eyeliner or something (I know, crazy addiction). So, recently I’ve realized how bad all my eyeshadows and eyeliners and concealers are for me ( ._.) and these recipes are ammaazziing!
Oh and I tried mixing the foundation to make it a more liquid base… the lotion mixed with cocoa made it a bit darker shade so just watch out for that
MIch

Wow, this blows my mind! Never thought of it. Thanks!
http://www.fiberarts.ca/blog Joybileefarm

I was totally wondering how to make a natural eye shadow. I never thought of using cocoa. Great idea. I’ve seen other recipes that use clay but don’t want that near my face because of the high content of silica and aluminum that is in clay. Thanks for sharing.
Chris
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Here’s the link to the body cloths:http://garymcfadyen.norwex.biz/?p=n&sectid=4&cid=1&pid=309043
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Take the gelatin orally… I dissolve in some hot tea or coffee.
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I am THRILLED to find this post!!! I’m all about putting food on my face (I wash my face with honey, use an apple cider vinegar toner, and moisturize with coconut oil.) Can’t wait to make my own makeup!
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what about concealer? Thanks!
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It is a tough one to make. I’ve just dabbed on a tiny amount of plain arrowroot before and then applied the rest as normal to cover it and that worked pretty well.
amy

Just wanted to let you know that I tried the tapioca flour in my deodorant in place of the arrowroot and it worked great. I am in amazement how well the deodorant works!!! I just used coconut oil, baking soda and tapioca flour with a little lavender. I ordered some beeswax and cocoa butter and plan to try your bar recipe next!!

I did try the makeup….I will have to “play” around a little more with it to get the right color. Thanks again for sharing all your natural ideas and recipes!!!!
Jan E

I clicked your link for the gelatin and noticed that Amazon also offers NOW brand gelatin, 5# for $42. Your Kosher brand does not say it is from grass fed beef, so what’s the difference do you think?
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I emailed several companies and the great lakes brand was the only one that said they were grass-fed cows. I saw the Now brand too, but wasn’t able to verify that one. Still would get the health benefits though…
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Oh, wow! This is amazing! I haven’t tried using makeup with natural ingredients yet and it’s thrilling to try this one. Are there many brands established out there now who makes these?
Leah

thank you so much for posting this! i just made some of the loose powder and it works (and smells) wonderfully!
Ashton

How long do these store for? Is it okay to make in bulk ?
Ashton

How long do these store for? Is it okay to make in bulk ?
Nicole Ruskell

Fantastic information! I have often thought of making more own ‘mineral makeup’, but was never sure what would or wouldn’t be an irritant. I have more yellow tones in my skin, and I wonder if a tiny pinch of tumeric would cause skin irritation? Or, maybe a super fine corn or chickpea flour would do the trick? Any thoughts?
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The turmeric would probably work! Great idea… Please let me know how it works if you try it…
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All ingredients are shelf stable so it should be fine
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Forlosersites

Hi, im wondering about these microfiber cloths youve been mentioning. So you wash just with the cloth and water? No soap? Twice a day? Then do you wash the cloths in a washing machine or just rinse in the sink?
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I rinse them in water whenever I use them and launder in natural soap in the washing machine once a week
Tara

I really liked the idea of natural make-up, so went straight to the lab (otherwise also known as the kitchen ). I found my color; however, I find that it’s hard to make it stick.. and the oil seems to make it blotchy or clumpy. Is there a secret trick?

Love Tara
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Which ingredients did you use… did you use essential oils mixed in? If so, these take a few hours to incorporate and evaporate off…
Sara

How much geletin do you typically disolve in coffe or tea? Do you drink it daily? Thanks!
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About a tablespoon daily…
Kim

So far, I really like this. I rarely feel like I have to reapply during the day, and I don’t get shiny! The smell is a little strong at first, but that goes away (until I sweat during my afternoon workout). I do worry somewhat about inhaling the powder (it irritates my nose a bit, but it does help if I use a tissue after applying the powder).
Carrie

Wow, Katie! Last night while browsing through your posts I found this one and couldn’t believe I had missed it! Over the last year and a half or so I’ve slowly been making little adjustments here and there to make my home more natural. I hadn’t even thought about my makeup though! I’ve been using Almay’s smart shade, and I really liked it simply because of how minimal the coverage was and how easily it blended in with my skin. However, the price tag is not a favorite of mine, not to mention the ingredient list! So, as I’m running very low, I decided to try out your recipe for natural powder foundation.

I basically used a 1/4 teaspoon to measure out cocoa powder and arrowroot powder (Bob’s Red Mill Arrowroot starch/four is actually what I used) until I had a color close to my skin shade. I ended up using 2 parts arrowroot powder to 1 part cocoa powder, and I have pretty fair/ pink skin. As soon as I applied it, I couldn’t even believe how good it looked! It gives just as much coverage as the Almay product did, only it’s probably 1/20th the price and completely natural!! I have a ton of arrowroot powder left over, so I’m anxious to try making blush now!
Maia

I just made the natural foundation, but added lotion, and it is AMAZING!! And smells so good too!!
Jiyoungee

Where can you get activated charcoal?
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There is a link in my “Store” tab under supplements or local health food stores may carry it.
Regina

i know i saw a recipe for homemade hair spray but I have looked all day and can not find it. Would someone please help me. I just found this sight yesterday and I can’t seam to get away from it. Everything is so interesting. I have made one recipe for the laundry detergent and I am going to try it. Some one had already gave me a simple one and I tried it and like it. Gonna try the other recipes too, but would love to have the HairSpray one Thanks Regina Smithville TN
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Here you go: http://wellnessmama.com/5054/diy-beach-waves-spray/ thanks for reading
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Tryingitnatural

I tried making the bronzer and I can’t really get it to stay on my face. Any suggestions?
Savannah Freeman

I tried this with arrowroot and was very pleased! The coverage is comparable to the mineral makeup I use, so I will now be saving lots of money making my own. I read on another site that cocoa=depth/darkness, and cinnamon=glow. That was helpful in finding the right tint for my skin. Thanks for your beauty recipes
Loll

Hi Katie, I’ve just found your blog and wanted to let you know how wonderful it is! (If you didn’t know already, which you should, it’s that fantastic) I’ve been searching for a natural make-up solution as I’m cutting out all toxins and currently walking around with a naked face rife with eczema, so I need a little something to counter-act the redness and tp stop people asking if I’ve been out in the sun… I was wondering, would rice flour be a good replacement for arrowroot powder? I look forward to your posts!
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I haven’t tried rice flour but if it was finely powdered enough it should work…
Audreyashira

Is it okay to use activated charcoal that close to your eyes? (re: mascara) It’s a very strong detoxifyer from my experience. If there aren’t any problems with it, though, it sounds fantastic! I’d love to have a healthier solution to mascara. By the way, what is the reasoning behind the vitamin E and aloe mix? For consistencies sake or for health benefits or…? I’m curious because I love making health stuff like this (I make my own shampoos, conditioners, scrubs etc) and so I’m very interested in the theory behind it:)

Also, does arrowroot work well as a concealer?

Thanks for the post!
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I’ve never had any trouble with it being on my eyes like that. The Vitamin E and Aloe are more for a consistency… if just aloe, it tends to flake off, and if just Vitamin E, it tends to smudge… I haven’t tried arrowroot as a concealer, but it might work…
Megan

I tried the foundation – arrowroot powder, cocoa powder and ground cinnamon – plus a version with essential oil. Both varieties look and smell lovely, but when applied they powder goes everywhere and doesn’t really cover. Any suggestions?
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I’ve been trying to figure this out for another reader too. I haven’t had any trouble on my own skin… I”m wondering if it is a skin type thing or a variation in the brand of ingredients..
http://www.facebook.com/caroline.lunger Caroline Lunger

I love this! I cannot wear any makeup and it is harm because all my friends do (I’m 18) I would love to try the mascara for sure! I would LOVE to wear mascara again! Thanks
Sgalindodesign

For the mascara I put one capsule of activated charcoal and a little bit of vitamin e oil into my basically empty mascara tube that I was keeping because I really liked the brush applicator and it seems to work great! I plan on wearing it all day tomorrow and through my workout to see how it holds up If this works great tomorrow, then it is good bye crappy chemical mascara! Next up eyeliner!
Jacque

Wow! I am impressed with this! Since I didn’t have any arrowroot powder or cornstarch, I used ground ginger instead and it worked great. I used 1/4 tsp ginger, 3/4 tsp cocoa powder, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and a couple drops of Lemongrass essential oil. It blended in very well. I also used the cinnamon as a bronze/blush. Haha, and I love the smell!
~Gabby
Amanda

I wonder if your skin is too dry? Maybe moisturizing before will help the powder ‘stick’?
Rebecca

How do you apply the eyeliner? I really want to try this!!
bumbletree

i found the same thing happened… and i definitely don’t have dry skin. might have to try mixing it with lotion? any ideas?
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With a little brush
http://twitter.com/YoHippyChick Jillian Navejas

Alright, two days on the face powder (got a fairly good match on the first try – it helps to be pasty pale I guess! I just made a “blush” and its all rather amazing! I will never spend money on cosmetics again. Except for my Burts Bees and only unti Katie gives me a recipe for tinted lip balm
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How did the mascara experiment work out?
LoLo

Just checked ingredients for Aubrey organics foundation. It does have iron oxides which typically include zinc and titanium oxide.. Just telling you in case anyone has an allergy to iron oxides.
Ingredients: Silk powder, copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax, tapioca starch*, lauroyl lysine, cinnamomum zeylanicum bark powder, aloe barbadensis leaf, oryza sativa (rice) starch, tocopherol, iron oxides, silica.
Aubrey Organics Silken Earth Translucent Base Foundation Natural Porcelain Beige
Simchah Fastow

I made the foundation and got a good color. But when I brushed it on my face, my skin started to tingle, probably from the cinnamon. For a woman of a certain age (mine), tingling can lead to hot flashes. Could you recommend something less exciting to use than cinnamon please?
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Did you try cocoa powder too?
Simchah Fastow

Yes, I used cocoa powder too.
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I made the foundation using arrowroot, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and also used ginger to even out the color. I find the cinnamon part likes to come off my face and wondered would adding a couple drops of essential oil make it stick to my face better?

While it does even out my skin tone, it doesn’t cover up the red zits or red spots. I use a cover-up or concealer but wanted to get away from that. Have you looked into making your own concealer or cover-up? I can’t find any DIY recipes online and wondered if you had been messing around with it yet?
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Been experimenting lately and hoping to post a few options soon
nicole

you said you added gelatin as a supplement, its a poweder correct? or does it come in another form….my nails are so weak I need to find something to help
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I just mix the powder into a cup of herbal tea like peppermint… don’t taste it at all and definitely stronger hair and nails…
Monica

Where do you get your vitamin E oil?
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Amazon, but most health food stores carry it…
Elizabeth

I recently bought a powdered make-up at a store and they told me the trick to making it stick to your face is to apply in circles. Don’t just brush it on.
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Stefa folle

I love your blog, love the toothpaste recipe and the load of info you have here!
I was just desapointed w/the eye liner recipe. I just wish it would work! love the idea to use coconut oil and cocoa powder but it just doesn’t stay on, smears and comes right off.
I like brown eye liner so I don’t think i want to give charcoal a try!
Ester

Thanks for all the great tips! I have been wanting to make my own makeup for years! Love your site! I already made the lip gloss and it came out great! I will order some lip tubes. Thanks! Ester
Rebecca

Love these ideas! Any suggestions for adding some natural alternative for shimmer/glitter to the eyeshadow?
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have you ever added Tumeric for those with a more yellow undertone?
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No, but that is a great idea…
Becca

I have two questions. First, will it clog my pores to use these food items onto my skin? Second, I am a natural redhead, so I have very fair skin. Is there something I could add to the arrowroot powder that wil make it a bit darker?

Thanks for your help! I am excited to try this out!
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I’d try a tiny bit of cocoa powder to darken the arrowroot. They won’t clog pores any more than any conventional makeup
N.Schaeffer

Potato starch can help with that.
Tela

How much gelatin is okay to take as a supplement in one day as I have weak nails and thinning hair?
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I take 1 tablespoon per day…
Tela

I will try that and thank you so much for your quick response! Can’t wait to try the make-up!
Liliana Rose

“With proper skin care, the skin will be naturally healthy and you won’t even need to wear makeup most of the time.” As much as I would love for this to be true, it never will be. Even on a totally clean diet with ‘perfect’ skin care, many of us are just genetically inclined toward imperfect skin. The rest of the article is wonderful, though. I love making my own makeup.
moogie

I love love love this! Your blog has been such a blessing to me. I have been looking for makeup without toxins and even paid heftily to buy some a few months ago. These recipes work better than the makeup I paid so much for. THANK YOU!!!
PS I used grapeseed oil as a base for the powder & it works great.
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a while back in my health class there was a hair dresser that came in to talk about all the chemicals that go into your body because of make-up and other various daily use products. this threw me into a bit of a natural health kick. so since then i have been scouring the internet for natural makeup options because i am actually alergic to eyeliner but you site is the firs one with a large quantity of items that i can easily make my self at home good job . but i was wondering two things which would be how would you get an eyeshadow to have a purple tint and have you figured out a diy concealer yet
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Hi! To get my makeup to stay, I use coconut oil. Wellnessmama advises it’s use as a moisturizer, which after about 2 weeks of switching over to oil cleansing and homemade products, made my skin glow. Yay! So what I do is put on the oil, let it soak in for about 10-15 minutes, and then, while I’m still tacky–perfectly moist, but not greasy or oily, I put on the makeup/bronzer. Works like a charm. If your oil has soaked in all the way, then take a tiny but more and rub it into your skin. I always have to wait a few minutes to keep my brushes from getting oily. This is literally one of my favorite things. I started using the dry shampoo for brown hair and it’s basically the same recipe as my bronzer. The best part is that my shampoo mixture is the right color for my bronzer ( I also add a little cinnamon for a slightly reddish brown earthy tone)– so one jar does double duty. Good luck!
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How do you feel about mineral makeup that only contains minerals? I have been using Everyday Minerals and I really like it. Between using it and changing my diet, my skin looks really clear and healthy. I mostly just use the makeup to cover some of the redness in my cheeks. My mom says it’s just that I have lots of capillaries close to the skin and it means I’m healthy, but it still makes people ask me if I’m ok because they think I’m overheating or something.
Rose M.

Love this site and all the health tips you have!
Michaela Scales

My new years resolution was to get my skin cleared up, and I already drink tons of water and go sugar/gluten free, sticking to a “paleo” diet. I now cleanse my face with olive oil, and moisturize with a milk/lemon juice mixture twice a day, and at least once a day I cover my face in a “honey mask.” I’ve been getting mediocre results, so I decided to totally cut my makeup (foundation, concealer, eye makeup, the works) cold turkey…but I needed something to even my skin tone-the cornstarch/ginger/cocoa/cinnamon worked well, when I could keep it on. I have found the key is to rub a dab of olive oil all over my face just before applying the powder-it “sets” it in place, and my face smells so good! Thank you for the wonderful makeup ideas I’m on the road to beautiful, healthy skin!
Amaris Vanegas

i know how to make natural mascara an easier way no offence. just mix charcoal and aloe vera gel and your done it dries quickly though. But it gives a natural look. Oh and thanks I m 13 and my mom doesn’t let me wear makeup but when i showed her this she let me . Thankyou so much.
Amaris Vanegas

cool me to all my friends wear makeup and their 12-14 and my mom let me wear this stuff
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You have to be very careful with Turmeric as it stains and those stains are very hard to come off…think of mustard stains. As I read the article, I too was thinking of those of us with yellow undertone. There’s got to be something else like some sort of a flower powder that can give the yellow without permanently staining clothes or anything else it would come in contact with. Although I’ve used saffron for cooking never but don’t know it’s staining power.
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Calendula has a nice yellow tint but isn’t staining… it is also great for the skin!
indica_chameleon

Maybe someone can help…I started running out of powder so I was stoked to find out that I could make my own powder/foundation with stuff I had readily available in my kitchen…I don’t know if it is my new regimine of olive oil as moisturizer or if it is the powder mixture, but I have what feels like a rash along my chin bone. The first day I tried the powder my skin burned. I’m somewhat fair skinned so I was nervous about using too much cocoa powder and I think I may have done too much cinnamon by accident. I think this may have created the burn along my chin bone. I wish I could come up with something to give it a reddish undertone since my skin has a pinker tone to it, but I think my powder is still too light and perhaps too much cinnamon. Any suggestions?
Marv een

Could you try ground achiote or paprika?
Marv een

You could use dried ground beet root or red cabbage somehow?
indica_chameleon

I actually hadn’t ever hear of achiote, but I did consider paprika until I started thinking that if cinnamon burns my skin perhaps paprika wasn’t a good option. On the other hand I did figure out that my powder concoction was lacking a LOT of cocoa powder. Now it’s wonderful. Reminds me of mineral make up. I wonder if I could get a colored powder from hibiscus flowers. That would be a pretty pink.
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Bre

Wellness mama, do you have any recipes for natural self tanners?
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Yes! Coming soon!
ana bell

lmao
johana

Hey,

I read a couple of post with a similar recipe using nutmeg as well as cinnamon and cocoa powder. Do you think is safe for everyday use? also I found it very coarse and grainy and when I apply it the powder goes everywhere and its a little drying on my skin. Any ideas for a tinted moisturizer instead?

thanks
Tia

Where can I find natural activated charcoal? I really want to try out this recipe.
Dena Barnes

well, i’m nursing a baby whose system can’t handle even dairy that I’M ingesting…so I can’t take the FCLO you suggested. Any other possibilities you’d recommend?
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What are you doing using a USED TOOTHBRUSH near your eyes?!!
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You can find activated charcoal in a Health Food Store and pretty much anywhere they sell a good selection of herbsal products…like Walmart.
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Thank you for sharing that. I’m gonna try it.
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I was wondering about the blue hues too. Thinkin’ I’m gonna try drying some blueberries for the blue and some dark purple grapes for the purple. A coffee grinder works very well for making it into a fine powder.
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Use less oil, perhaps? I’m gonna dabble with a little beeswax in there to firm it up. But then it would have to be heated to mix it of course.
twighahn

what if im alergic to cocoa? what else could i use? powdered coffee?
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I would try coconut oil before the powders. Doesn’t take much…a very tiny bit will cover your whole face. I’m gonna try it too. I’m tired of my red face. Healthy or no…it’s not pretty. lol.
SerenityOnTheHumber DaySpa

Try Sappho Cosmetics. Their stuff is so non toxic and amazing ingredients are in the foundations. The coverage is like nothing I’ve ever seen.
Aisha

I have some mineral powder that is a smidgen too dark for my pale skin, besides I don’t really need foundation…so I took your advice and made a blush with it adding cinnamon and nutmeg! Worked like magic and my skin smells sooooo yummy!
Aisha

Michaela, i would recommend using the OCM method for cleansing your skin. Oil Cleansing Method. 20-30% castor oil (this is key) and 70-80% carrier oil like sunflower, oil or coconut. I use sunflower oil because it’s light, the olive oil is just too heavy. Make your mixture and before bed rub a quarter size of it on your face for 2-5 minutes, then take a steaming hot towel and put over your face, this open’s up your pores and the oil mixture goes in deeper to clean the impurities. Then wash the towel out and run it under hot water to get it steamy again and lay over your face once again, do the towel thing 3-5 times and then wipe your face with it to remove the remaining oil. Then moisturize with a your own mixture of organic shea butter and coconut oil. I make a face cream using shea butter, coconut oil (liquefy them over heat) then when it’s cooled down a bit I add a few drops of my lavender essential, rosehip and rosemary essential oils. Sometimes I also add jasmine essential oil to smell extra yummy. The essential oils are optional but the ones I mentioned are super good for evening out skin, wrinkles and acne!
Cristina

I want to start trying this! Thanks for the info.
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Victoria

How do you get the coconut oil and cocoa butter eye shadow smooth? The cocoa butter is hard. Do you melt it?
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aye prell

Do you use the cod liver oil with butter?
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I make a loose powder with rice flour and cocoa. I don’t really smell like chocolate but my face looks great!
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I bought liquid castile soap and mixed equal portion with water. I use it as a shampoo, my hair is soooo… soft!, face wash, body wash, hand washing…
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Stopped coloring my hair! I now brew super strong black tea (I have brown hair) and pour it on my head. Initially I had to do this several times for a week to make sure the grey got covered, now I maintain it once or twice a week. Do it over a basin and save the tea (in the fridge) for next time. When you need to make more, make sure you use the old tea in the new brewing.
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Could you use honey in the mascara instead of aloe gel? Bacteria doesn’t grow in honey, so it seems like it would be safe.
Lauren

Hi I used arrowroot powder, cocoa powder and olive oil to make a liquid foundation. It’s turned out really well. For anyone who wants to try it, I put a few tsp olive oil in first, then a few tsp of the arrowroot and added the tiniest bit of cocoa powder, until I got the colour I wanted. Then I kept adding a tsp of arrowroot and mixing in, until I got the consistency I wanted .
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Alyssa

I tried the foundation recipe and also added powdered slippery elm and maca root to help with getting the right tone. Then I used the extra foundation and just added paprika (since I already had it in my kitchen) and it worked great for a blush/bronzer. Can’t wait to try more DIY’s from your site!
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I love these tips and cant wait to try them!
xo
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What do you think about the other products that organic wear offers?
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How do you get your used mascara tube cleaned? I would want it to be free of the chemicals before I reused it.
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Outside_of_the_Box

Hi,

Hoping someone can help me out.

I need to make a natural white (or close to white) powder in place of the traditional red tilak dot women wear in India.

They wear red kumkum powder:

1 part tumeric

1 part slaked like/hydrated lime/calcium hydroxide

A little water.

It makes a red powder that can be applied to the forehead and lasts a long time.

So I need to make a natural white equivalent of that basically – any natural ingredients allowed.

Any ideas?

Thanks!!!
Laura

Would the foundation work with coconut flour?
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Several months ago I bacame a consultant for a small company in Colorado called Lemongrass Spa. I did this because all of their products are completely natural, no preservatives. For anyone that does not want to make their own make-up this may be an alturnative. The company also has soaps, shampoos,scrubs and various other items. If anyone is interested, I have a Facebook page Lanna’s Lemongrass Spa.
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