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DIY Natural Foundation Powder
This simple to make foundation powder can be customized to your exact skin tone.
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Servings:
4
TBSP
Author:
Katie Wells
Equipment
Medium mixing bowl
Whisk
Ingredients
2
TBSP
zinc oxide
1
TBSP
arrowroot powder
½ - 1
tsp
cocoa powder
(finely ground)
1
pinch
Fuller's earth clay
(optional)
1
pinch
white kaolin clay
(optional)
1
pinch
French green clay
(optional)
⅛ - 1
tsp
gold mica powder
(optional)
1
tsp
matte mica powder
(optional, for really oily skin)
Instructions
Combine the zinc oxide, arrowroot powder, and clay in a mixing bowl and gently whisk.
Add the mica and cocoa powder until you get your desired shade. Start with the smaller amount and slowly add more.
Test the powder color on your inner arm and tweak until you get what you like.
Notes
Store in a small glass jar with a lid and use a brush to apply.
This will last for at least a year if stored away from direct light and moisture.