If my old-self knew my today-self, she’d totally point her finger and laugh at me.
First, for refusing to drink coffee creamer. Childish to some, but I don’t really want to eat plastic-like food, thankyouverymuch.
Then, for making my own toothpaste. Shoot, she’d laugh at me for cutting off the ends off the tubes too, but for an entirely different reason. Not only does old-self think new-self is a bit too crunchy at times, but old-self wasn’t very careful with her money.
Which is probably why new-self is cautious with her money. But that’s a whole different story, for a different day.
Today though, she’d be laughing for this:
I’ve starting wearing food on my face.
It sounds crazy, I know, but I’m slightly traumatized and I can’t turn back. There is a reason though – let me explain…
About six weeks ago, I was getting ready for church and noticed that my foundation was getting close to empty. There was still a few days worth left, but I decided to go ahead and try another tube that I had in my makeup bag. I pulled it out and noticed that the liquid portion of the makeup had separated from the solid portion.
Gross.
But this mama still needs makeup, so I shook and shook and shook that little tube until my arms got tired of shaking (it was like, a minute) and looked at it again. It wasn’t completely mixed, but it looked good enough to try putting on my face.
I should have known better.
I put about a pea sized amount on my sponge and started to apply it to my face, the same exact way I do every other morning. Only this time, the make up didn’t “go on.” Instead, it just smeared like thick goo on top of my skin. You know how in the movies lifeguards have that thick white sunscreen on their nose? Imagine that, only something slightly resembling the color of skin.
Oh but wait, it gets worse.
I smeared the makeup face with my hands, trying to rub it in and make it better, but everything I did just made it worse! No joke, I looked as if I was putting on costume makeup for Halloween. It was embarrassing and awful. There was NO WAY I could go to church like this!
Using a hand towel, I tried to wipe off as much as I could, but that resulted in an even worse disaster! That tan-ish goo had seeped into my pores and made my face looked like it was spotted with the stuff!
Seriously, it was beyond bad.
By this point, I was starting to run out of time before we had to leave so I had to let it go. I added powder on top, finished the rest of my face and threw away the liquid.
I don’t care what was in that little bottle, but there was NO WAY in the world I was EVER going to try it again. I don’t care how expensive it was!
That week, I started looking into homemade foundations. I figured I had a few Sundays left of my normal foundation (since I really only wear it to church and on date nights with Mr. Crumbs) so I had some time to experiment.
I found LOTS of recipes out there, but in the end I created a homemade powdered foundation that uses only the food from my kitchen, and it works beautifully. It’s so easy to make and offers enough coverage to allow me to go grocery shopping without scaring other patrons.
Here’s the list of ingredients:
- non-GMO cornstarch
- cocoa powder
- ground nutmeg
- ground cloves
- ground sage
- ground ginger
- lavender essential oil (optional)
Pretty neat, eh? MUCH better than the list of ingredients from clown-face makeup:
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Butylene Glycol, Trimethyl Pentaphenyl Trisiloxane, Silica, Phenyl Trimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Tribehenin, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Methicone, Tetramethyl Hexaphenyl Tetrasiloxane, Phenyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Laureth-7, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Hexyl Laurate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cellulose Gum, Propylene Carbonate, Alumina, Xanthan Gum, Dimethicone Silylate, Sorbic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin. May contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), ILN37941.
Gosh – to think of all the years I’ve been willingly putting this JUNK on my face… and I wonder why I have sensitive and acne-prone skin?
Geez.
Making your own homemade powdered foundation is really easy. You start with a base powder, add some color and mix with just a hint of lavender essential oil. There is a bit of science behind it though, so let me explain that too:
Base
You can choose non-GMO cornstarch or arrowroot starch. This is the blank canvas powder that you’re going to add color to. If you’re allergic or sensitive to corn, choose arrowroot. If you don’t have any sensitivities, choose whichever is more affordable.
Color
You have your choice of essentially any ground spice you can get your hands on, with the exception of cinnamon. Cinnamon is known to be irritating to the skin, so I’d avoid that one if possible. Here are the colors that will make up your pallet:
- Clove – dark reddish brown
- Cocoa powder – medium brown
- Nutmeg – light/medium brown
- Sage – green (off-sets red undertones)
- Ginger – yellow (off-sets blue undertones)
Tip: If you don’t have a green spice that is ground and you need to counteract some red undertones, make your own by putting some oregano or basil or sage in a coffee grinder or blender and whiz away!
Texture
The powders alone make for a great powder, but they’re not very user-friendly. As a powder should, they kinda leave behind messes during the transition from container to brush to face. Essential oils and other nourishing oils like jojoba, vitamin E or sweet almond oil help make the powder stick better to itself (and your face) so you don’t make huge messes everywhere, while at the same time still keeping the foundation in powdered form.
Quantity
The quantity of the base will stay the same, but the colors will vary depending on your skin type. I’ll share a basic recipe that should get you started, but you’ll have to tinker with the amounts to find the right shade that’s perfect for you.
It might sound intimidating, but it’s really not difficult. Adjust the color using small amounts and you’ll have your perfect shade in less than five minutes. Yes, it’s really that easy!
Homemade Powdered Foundation
Supplies
- 2 Tbsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp bentonite clay
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- pinch – 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- pinch – 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- pinch – 1/4 tsp ground sage
- 10 drops nourshing oil (jojoba oil, sweet almond oil or vitamin E oil) or lavender essential oil
- 5 drops tea tree oil (optional)
Note: I really like Plant Therapy essential oils. You can find their shop here.
Method
In a small glass bowl, measure out arrowroot or cornstarch. Add 1/4 tsp of cocoa powder, bentonite clay and 1/4 tsp of nutmeg. Mix well with a whisk.
Add remaining ingredients, 1/8 tsp at at time, depending on your skin tone, whisking well after each addition. Test the color by dipping your foundation brush into the bowl and brushing on your face. Adjust the color as needed.
When you’ve found your perfect color combination, add 10 drops of lavender oil and whisk well. If you would like additional moisture, add the optional tea tree oil and whisk well. Scoop powder into your final container and store closed.
I have very fair skin and I burn easily. When I shop for makeup, I always get the fair/light powder and concealer. My liquid foundation is usually one of the two lighter ones (whichever is more pink). Here’s my perfect color combination for homemade powdered foundation:
- 1/4 tsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp sage
- 1/8 tsp ginger
- 1/8 tsp cloves
Storage
You have two basic options for storing your homemade powdered foundation:
- Glass Jars – you can get these in all sorts of sizes, but you probably don’t want to go any smaller than 4 oz simply because you won’t be able to get your brush in the smaller jars. As you can see, this is what I use. I tip the jar over so powder can rest in the lid, and then I dip the brush in the lid before applying to my face.
- Powder Jar – these are the special jars that have the insert with little holes to help you control the flow of the powder. If you’re prone to making messes, this would be your better option. They would also work well if you prefer to use powder puffs over brushes.
Cost
Here’s the best part. The total cost for homemade powdered foundation? Less than 30¢. Can you believe that?! Each batch of makeup will last anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks, depending on how much you use.
There might be a small upfront investment for the oils if you don’t have them, but once you do, the small amount of each ingredient per batch means you can literally make your own makeup for one full year for just $3 – less than the cost of a grande latte! Gosh… to think of all the money I’ve spent on makeup over the course of my life, lol. At least this is one toiletry item that won’t be making a big dent in our grocery bill!
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Claire Fischer
Absolutely adore your website! I have a similar website & FB page, as I’m a total believer in holistic health and making our own organic products! Have made my own BB cream etc in the past, and after spending 2 hours in Sephora today (finding their 50$ powders had the first ingredient being talc- same as my low-end $13 powder!), I was under no questions but to make my own at home! Thanks for the inspiration! Keep spreading your goodness to teaching others this amazing way of life! xo
Crystal
Hi! I just tried making this and I found that the powder just isn’t sticking to my face, even after adding extra oil. Has anyone else had this problem? I really want this to work! Basically the powder ends up all over my shirt and not on my face at all. 🙁
Tiffany
I’m sorry Crystal! I definitely get some on my shirt, but I haven’t run into the issue of not sticking to my face at all. Maybe try while your moisturizer hasn’t completely dried yet, or use a different application method. I use a big brush, but I have a feeling less would end up on my clothes if I used one of those special lids with holes and a cotton pouf.
Crystal
Thanks so much! I have very dry skin so perhaps this is part of the problem.
Vicky
Have you tried adding zinc oxide for a little sun protection? I was trying to decide how much would be appropriate for this recipe.
Tiffany
I have not Vicky, and I’ve read that powdered zinc oxide should not be inhaled. I have not checked sources, but if that’s the case, DO NOT put it in this powder. It’s not compressed, and you could easily inhale it during application or even later in the day!
Cheryl
This reminded me of a story that I read (maybe heard in a tape) of a woman’s bie study author who mixed foundation colors to make her perfect shade. On went the very dark brown before she added the very pale shade. Well, there was an emergency with a child, I believe, and she ended up going to the emergency room before she’d added her light coat. She got a lot of strange looks and stares before she realized why! He-he. I haven’t thought of that story in years! Maybe Elizabeth George or Nancy Missler.
Tiffany
LOL, I can only imagine the horror felt by that women when she realized what had happened! Fortunately, all these are mixed in a jar BEFORE they go on your face. 😉
Caitlin
Is there something else I can use in place of arrowroot or cornstarch? I can’t find either from my local supermarket.
Thanks.
Tiffany
Caitlin,
Not even cornstarch? It’ll be in the baking department, likely near the flours/sugars. If not, perhaps potato starch or tapioca flour, but those seem to be more “specialty” than both cornstarch and arrowroot. I’ll look into other “normal” options today for you.
Sherri Bertrand
I bought my arrowroot off of eBay, but Amazon carries it too.
Tiffany
Thanks Sherri!
maria
Oh, thank you God I found this site and this brilliant blog. Like everybody else I was looking for a natural solution for my powder and foundation needs since I am allergic to almost every make up on the market, no matter how expensive. Now I do have a herb garden and like to make my own natural teas and spices. Not long ago I was just preparing a face mask with green clay, italian I think, very, very fine. But instead of putting it on my faceI started adding to the clay some powdered cardamon(, pale green,), cumin powder (pale brown) and sage powder. in the end i mix them all with cooled boiled water and drank a liter through the day. In the back of my mind was to see if I can make a face powder. Only now, thanks to your site I realized the need for some oil to omogenize and blend them and provide the staying power. I will give it a try tomorow as it is night right now in Ireland. By the way, please stay away from well known irritants such as mustard, tumeric or cinnamon or even cayenne pepper. This spices are very good for body massage ( in cases of colds, rheumathic and arthritic pains) blended in coconut oil. I will let you know how it went. Wish me luck . Wow I can’t wait! Blessings.
Tiffany
Good luck Maria! How neat to be able to make your own skin care items from your garden!!
Marsha
Ok. I have problem skin….I have cystic acne…I never get a lot at one time, but always seem to have a least one. I would welcome a regular white head or black head. Anyway, I have done almost everything trying to clear it up. Antibiotics, birth control pill, proactive, acnefree, Clearasil, benzoyl peroxide. Nothing…well except for super red, dry flaky skin. So I just covered it with make up for the longest time.
Lately though, I have been on a detox diet…except for my actual diet 🙂 I have gone to all natural cleaners and lotions, but was still using make up….bare minerals. It is pretty good, natural, but CO$TLY!! So when I saw this and knowing I had everything to make it I did.
My assessment….it doesn’t cover as good as bare minerals, but it is fewer steps for me and way cheaper. I also made the tinted moisturizer using coconut oil and shea butter mixed instead of all coconut oil. I am impressed. I don’t feel like I am wearing ANYTHING!!! Well clothes, but my skin isn’t dry, it isn’t itchy, it isn’t shiny or blotchy. It feels like nice clean skin. AHHHHHH!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS BRILLIANCE!!!!
I do have red scars from old acne as well….taking a page out of your book errr blog, I made concealer…just mixing the necessary spices to get the coverage I wanted. 🙂 It worked!
Oh and I couldn’t find small containers….so looking around the house I found plastic eggs…worked for the moisturizer and for the concealer PERFECTLY!
Janet
A department store make-up artist told me that my painful acne was due to milk products. I stopped having a glass of milk every night with dinner and switched to soy milk on my cereal. On occasion I still enjoy ice cream, and I still eat a fair bit of plain yoghurt, but my large, painful zits went away. I hope you find the issue for yours.
Tiffany
Thanks Janet! I actually did find the solution, and while eating helped, it was mostly the products I was using! I plan to share how I finally healed my acne later this month. 🙂
Rhonda
I never really had an acne problem until around 38. I’m 45 now. That’s when I started using Bare minerals & every otc acne med plus my kids topical prescriptions to help keep it under control. I had cystic acne that showed up once a month & had constant acne on my chest & back. My Gyn never helped, just said it was hormones. Great! In December I used Neutrogena pore refiner cleanser for several weeks. It closed my pores within a few days & skin cleared, but skin started getting oily yet dry in T-zone. I shouldn’t have used it daily. Next I bought Kiss My Face Olive Oil & Aloe bar soap…my face, chest & back have cleared. It smells like hay, but it’s working great. I tried the Olive oil w/lavender & immediately got a couple of breakouts. Made the foundation last night & adjusted for my color. I like this one better another recipe I tried from someone else. The other one gave me dark circles (too much cocoa), was dark for my tone & magnified every wrinkle, which this one does not. 🙂
Tiffany
I’m sorry to hear your struggle with acne Rhonda, but glad you’re enjoying this makeup recipe!
Lisa Bilotta
I was ready for bed when I read this post and had to run to my kitchen to try this~ I had to make mine darker and ‘greener’ because of my rosy cheeks, but wow am I impressed! I have been looking for an alternative to the expensive, yet natural, mineral powders out there and I am so glad you posted this. I love how it made my large pores disappear and my skin feels super smooth (I used arrowroot, since I use it to make deodorant in my small line of natural home and body products). I will try mixing it with my face balm in the morning to see how it works for my ‘church’ makeup 😉 Thanks again for posting- I was one of those people who tried cocoa powder as a natural bronzer and ran for the hills in terror after that experiment.
Tiffany
Thank you Lisa! I’m so glad you like this!! How did your “church” makeup turn out?
jenny
I’ve just done this using your quantities as a natural red head it is perfect. i rarely wear makeup & hate using liquids as my skin feels horrible all day, this feel lovely & smooth on my skin & has evened out my skin tone without looking like i have caked my face in make up thank you
Tiffany
You’re most welcome Jenny!
Julie
What a great idea! Thank you for this post. Where do you buy your essential oils for making this powder foundation? It seems there is a wide variety in pricing for what seems to be the same pure, therapeutic grade essential oils.
Tiffany
Yes, there IS a wide variety in pricing. I buy my EO’s from Amazon at the moment. Going forward, I’m keeping just lavender, lemon and peppermint on hand and those will cover my needs. If I expand to more EO’s, I’ll definitely need to look into the quality a bit more.
lena
Hi there! First, thank you for reading my mind (and pocket book) as you seem to always post about my current conundrum without me saying a word. It’s amazing how you do that! This may be a silly question, but in the place of ground ginger could I use ground mustard as a yellow to hide blueish under eye circles, or ewould that be bad for my skin? This new mom needs a good concealer to look alert and awake when I’m most obviously not. Haha. Thank you!!
Tiffany
Well, I can’t take much credit for reading your mind, but you’re welcome anyway! 🙂 Mustard… maybe. I’d test it on your cheek first (for a couple days), to see if you react to it. If not, I’d give it a go. Be careful to not get it IN your eye though, that wouldn’t be good. 🙂 I’m using the tinted moisturizer all over, then concealer under my eyes, topped with the powdered foundation and that works well. I’d be interested to see if the mustard works – let me know please!
Lisa Bilotta
As a former esthetician, I would warn you about using anything under your eyes that is a known irritant. Mustard is very much like cinnamon, stronger in some senses. The skin around your eyes is some of the thinnest on your body and appears to have the ability to absorb/transfer more things into your eye area than other parts of your body. Please, please read up on mustard and its effects on the skin- it can BURN. If you are looking for an alternative to blue, and need a yellow tone, tumeric may be a better option- though I have not researched its safety on skin either. However it does not stand out as a red flag as much as mustard and cinnamon! Either way, if you want to counteract blue, you are looking for an orange tone. Yellow may not be strong enough to do what you are intending.
Tiffany
Thanks for the tip Lisa!
Karen
Please, please, please put some COLOR in your text. I am an eye patient, and even with high “ZOOM” I cannot read your posts from my Inbox.
Janet
I want to try your recipe, but I will have to buy all the ingredients. I like a powder from Aubrey that uses silk and cinnamon. I have a very light toned skin with a little pink. Have you tried cinnamon in a mix for your face?
Tiffany
I did. My first batch had cinnamon and it irritated my skin just enough for me to not want to use it. It was really bad, but just a bit itchier than normal. I’ve read reports though of people having full blown rashes! I thought the nutmeg/clove/paprika combo was a better fit for me anyway. You might try paprika for the red tone instead of cinnamon. 🙂
ReShonda
Hi, do you have any suggestions for ingredients to use to apply to black skin ( tones). It is difficult to make homemade powders and foundations when you’re darker. I am the same shade as actress Teyonah Paris or singer Lauryn Hill. I would really appreciate some tips or suggestions! I love the idea of making your own beauty products and have done this for years! I just can’t seem to find what works for my skin tone. Love your site by the way :). I’m struggling with ” adult acne”. I went vegan three times and skin looked awesome! Then I fell off and now this. I’m 40, I shouldn’t have acne :(. Maybe that’s helping me still look in my 20s (lol)? And I think coconut oil aggravated my skin a time or two so I can’t use it. I currently use hempseed oil. It’s pricey but makes my skin feel good and it is a 0 on comodogenic scale. Thanks in advance!
Isidor
Hi ReShonda,
I had a hard time finding full palette options as well, though this article is a great starter. This woman here has a lot of good options for darker tones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGn0SKRCkhM and this woman uses almost straight cocoa powder with a pinch of base (tapioca powder, corn starch, or arrowroot) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtIyX5iokjU. I use almost straight cocoa powder in my hair for dry shampoo (with some activated charcoal for better color) and it actually works great, so I don’t think it would be an issue. I thought it was weird at first but now I will probably use it for the rest of my life it worked so well!
Rachel R.
What an amazing idea! At risk of stating the obvious, you don’t want to use PEPPER-based spices, either. Cayenne would be even worse in foundation than cinnamon! 😉
I know you already know that; I’m sure it was so obvious to you, that’s why it’s not in the post. But just in case someone really new to spices were to come along and read this…
Tiffany
Smart thinking Rachel – I appreciate you thinking of this and including the tip for other readers!!
Laura
Wonderful! Wonderful! I am definitely doing this…one question…How do I store the powder to keep the oils (not only added oils, but also the oils that naturally occur in the spices) from turning rancid? Or can I add something to act as a preservative? Thank you 🙂
Tiffany
Hi Laura! Spices with a high oil content (mustard seed, cinnamon, poppy, sesame, lemon pepper) should be stored in a cool place to avoid going rancid, but that mostly affects the flavor. The spices called for in this recipe (except for oregano, which is higher in oil) are relatively low, so if your pantry is filled with fresh herbs, the powder will be too. Something else to consider is most people consider TASTE in terms of spices going bad, not COLOR. For makeup, we don’t want to use “bad” ingredients, but using a spice that isn’t at 100% of its potential isn’t as noticeable on your face as it would be in your dinner. 🙂
Fantomia
Oil in spices don’t go rancid – the oil you extract from spices are essentil oils, and EO’s does not contain fatty acids. Some EO’s oxidize, though, but not before they are extracted, sitrus oils oxidize most easily.
Dawn
I have never used the clay for anything (except I did just buy my first tube of earthpaste!). Do you know the color of the clay? I am planning on trying your recipe, since I also have fair skin, but wondered if the shade would be off if I substituted the clay.
Tiffany
In the jar, the clay is a very, very light grey – almost white. You could add 1/4 tsp to the mixture without changing the initial color much, but you might have to add more of the colors to darken it a hair. Go easy though, maybe just 1/8 tsp of cocoa and nutmeg on top of the original recipe to start. It’s easy to add more, not so easy to take away. 😉
Kristen
Wow, I’m glad you mentioned not using bentonite clay because of metal. I had no idea those two don’t like each other. I had the thought to sub in the clay, until you said No! It would’ve been terrible since I wear glasses and you can’t tell the metal frames to never come in contact with your face!
Tiffany
LOL – that would be an interesting conversation 😉 Clay definitely has some awesome benefits for skin, but it is important to know the possibility of the reactions being present. Maybe if contacts/lasik/plastic glasses are in your future, you can add it! =)
Bonny
Thanks a million! love to make my own . . . .but have not tried a powder yet! will definitely be doing this!!!
Tiffany
You’re welcome!
Nicole
Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m definitely going to try it! I currently buy an organic powder but need a change in color for summer and winter. Now I can just whip up a new batch!
Tiffany
You’re most welcome Nicole!!
Natalie
I love this! My problem with powder foundations though is my large pores. Would you happen to have a home remedy for shrinking pores?
Tiffany
Not yet Natalie, but I have big pores too, so I find one I’ll definitely share! 🙂
Austen H. Baroque
Just stumbled upon your website and may I say that I absolutely adore you? Within the first five minutes on this post I was enamored with your writing style, the easiness of this project, and just practically everything you share and show on your site. Thank you for sharing your life and world and helping others to enhance their own.
Have a great day!
Tiffany
Wow – thanks so much Austen! What a great compliment. 🙂 Many blessings to you and your family!
Niki
My thoughts exactly Austen H. Baroque! I had my yearly treat last night- a massage and I was talking with my massage therapist afterwards who is also an aromatherapist and we got into talking about products that we’ve quit buying and make ourselves. The topic of makeup came up and I mentioned that I wear it once every few months for a special occasion but that’s about it because I didn’t want to spend big bucks on organic makeup and she said she made her own. Wait…what?! Why had I never thought of that?!!! She gave me the list of ingredients and I didn’t take down measurements because I knew from the moment she said it I would take to Pinterest to find something and did I ever?! I have only read this post but I can tell already that I love your site!! I’m going to take a gander around starting with the homemade toothpaste article next. Everyday I find something new and the journey of living a more natural/organic life gets easier and more exciting! I love that I’ll be able to have makeup not only made for me but made by me, I know what goes into it and I can make the perfect shade with a bit of patience and practice. Not only that but as my girls get older and enter the makeup age, I can make theirs too and save them years worth of nasty chemicals absorbing into their bodies and tons of money. Can you tell I’m in love with this new to me idea?! Thanks a million for posting this!
Sandra
Hi there
I just thought that I’d share a remedy for larger pores…witch hazel. It works great. Helps shrink pores and clear up acne. It can have a drying effect so I follow up with a good quality natural face cream.
Joy
I have seen many videos that add alcohol to make a more compressed powder. I have not tried it but do you suppose that adding witch hazel would do both shrink pores and make the powder more compact.
Sultana
Hi there!
I love your post, thank you for sharing!
i saw this reader’s q and thought i would share too…
There r some carrier oils great for shrinking pores- cherry kernel is one (light,dry oil), black currant seed (heavy, shiny oil) and also grapeseed oil (also a dry, light oil) all of which ive used with success! Add these to ur skin care regimen and ure good to go!
Also you can add essential oils such as frankincense, mint and lavender i think it helps with the pore problem as well. Best wishes.
Imee
Thank you very much for sharing this natural recipes.I have made the decision last two years not to put any chemicals on my skin.Taking the fact that,skin is the largest organ of the body.I learn that from the book of Kevin Treudeu. And nowadays because skin products there are causes illness and female health issues.
Joanne
Hi ladies,
I use a mixture of ACV (raw, organic, unpasteurized apple cider vinegar with the mother – I use “Bragg” brand) mixed with 2 parts distilled water as a toner. I apply after cleansing and before moisturizing morning and night. It is a great toner and really reduces the pores.
Joanne
Julia
Hey I know this is a little late, but rubbing an ice cube briskly over your face before applying powder reduces redness and pores. (:
Alezibeth
Thank you SO MUCH!!!!
C
My girlfriend (a hair dresser) when back to cosmetology school to learn facials ect. She hated her large pores. She also had greasy skin. It ends up her skin was greasy because she never used moisturizer. Sounds weird I know, but once she started using one her skin became beautiful. No large pores & not greasy. She looks fabulous. It’s a simple fix to an age old problem, it doesn’t hurt to try & I’m positive it will work for you. Get it a 3 months try.
Mavis Salgado
I’m sorry to say, facial pores only get larger with age, I am not 66. I have them on my nose and the rest of my face is of an orange peel texture. The pores are per-manent scars, they don’t shrink with any cosmetic or age. I hear that laser treatments are the only way to remove them and smooth out the skin. I just try to keep mine clean by using with peroxide on a cotton pad, then immediately apply L’Oreal’s Miracle Blur to conceal them.
Fantomia
Try cleansing and moisturizing your skin with grapeseed oil – it’s astringent, and a very light oil suitable for greasy skin too. Just smear it on dry face to losen makeup and dirt, and rinse off with hot water. If the skin needs moisture after drying, apply a few drops more oil.
Amy
Apple Cider Vinegar (Braggs) is a great facial toner & shrinks pores. You can dilute it with water if needed. Love it.
Liv
I use rose water! Put it in an old toner bottle. Smells amazing and helps with pores, is an antioxidant and has antibacterial properties too. You could mix it with witch hazel for even better results
Destiny
Can you make this into a liquid?