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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Liesl
I love this but have a very different skin tone than you. I am Italian and have a bronze skin tone with warm undertones and use a commercial powdered bronzer. What spices would you recommend I use?
Tiffany
Hi Liesl! I imagine “bronze” being a medium brown with some yellows in there, so I’d start with cocoa, nutmeg and ginger and adjust as you need!
mie
That’s the recipe I use for my DIY dry shampoo!
Next time I make a batch of that, I’ll just adjust the colour to my skin and have 1 jar for multiple purposes – yeah.
Tiffany
How neat! Dual purpose. 🙂
Elsa
Very nice DIY! I was wondering if you could somehow use the powder to make a concealer? I would need that more than the foundation, but it would be nice if it could be as easy as this. Thanks!
Tiffany
Thanks Elsa! I’ve been thinking about a concealer, but we’re not quite there yet. I could use some too. 🙂 Hopefully we can have one to share soon!
Kelsey
Hey! I am waiting to try out this recipe but am very excited to try it! Currently my problem is that I have slightly bad skin – or no confidence, one of the two! – so I always require liquid foundation and then set with powders. Any suggestions on making this into a liquid foundation while still using natural ingredients??
Any help from anyone is greatly appreciated, thank you! And thanks for such a great site!
Tiffany
Hi Kelsey! I haven’t tried turning this into a liquid foundation yet, but that’s on my radar for this year. Perhaps another reader will be able to chime in with their adaptations. As for the confidence – everything God creates is beautiful, and that includes you too! 🙂
Tatiana
WellnessMama has a recipe for natural liquid foundation on her blog 🙂
AiLin
I know its a really late reply, but you can add some lotion /moisturizing cream to the mix I tried and it works???
Laryssa
Today, I went out and bought some arrowroot powder and made this awesome recipe. Thank you so much for sharing this, Tiffany! At first, I wasn’t sure how it would stay on my face, but after finishing, I found that it stays on just like regular makeup! I love the wonderful smell of the spices too. Natural foundation…what a great idea!
Tiffany
You’re welcome Laryssa!
Kim
How bout putting a bit of baking soda?would that be fine?just thinking that would lessen the oiliness of my face.
Tiffany
Hi Kim! I’ve found that adding 1/4 tsp of bentonite clay along with the cornstarch helps control the oil on my face – along with using a better soap. (I use goat milk soap from Bend Soap Company: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/BendSoap). I haven’t tried baking soda, but if you do, please let us know!
Ava
Be careful with baking soda! I used it in some homemade deodorant and it BURNED. I broke out in a painful, red rash after using it for a bit. I would test it in an area other than your face before using it. I found this online:
The MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) for sodium bicarbonate warns of the following symptoms with prolonged exposure of baking soda to the skin:
rash
redness
dry, cracked skin
Tiffany
Wow! Thanks for the warning Ava!!
megan
Can you use coconut oil? My face has been breaking out so bad lately and I know idea why. Im trying to go all natural to see if this will help…
megan
I meant to say that I dont know why my face is breaking out so bad.
Tiffany
I wouldn’t recommend coconut oil as the oil in this recipe b/c coconut oil is solid at room temperature, and you need a liquid in order for the recipe to work. Fractionated coconut oil might work, but I don’t use that type so I can’t vouch for it. I think switching to a natural soap and homemade makeup will do WONDERS Megan. As will Redmond Clay – all of these have helped my skin tremendously!!
Ava
How about switching the arrowroot for Redmond Clay or coconut / almond flour? I don’t really use arrowroot for anything and I’ve been making my own coconut and almond flours (byproduct of making my own coconut and almond milks from your recipe :)). I already have Redmond Clay from making my own toothpaste (also from your recipe 🙂 ). I just don’t want to have to purchase something else when I can sub with something that I have on hand.
Thanks for your website by the way. My husband and I are going to purchase your meal plans and start following them next month. I’m excited about being able to save so much on food while eating healthy meals!
Tiffany
Hi Ava! I’m so glad you’re making the most of your almonds and coconuts and clay!! 😉
I wouldn’t recommend a 100% swap of arrowroot for clay, because the clay will dry out your skin in a large amount and might cause redness. If you can get the coconut or almond flour to be fine enough, then go for it! That’s the main hiccup though, it needs to be FINE, like powdered sugar-kinda fine. If you’re not sensitive to corn and too concerned with GMO, cornstarch isn’t a bad way to go. Plus you could already have the 2 Tbsp on hand.
Do you have potato starch? Or tapioca? Those might work too, but I haven’t tested them on skin, so can’t attest to any interactions or reactions.
Fina
I just wanted to add, that I went through the entire “natural makeup” making spur, and these are the helpful tips I have for everyone. Between arrowroot powder and rice powder, the rice powder performs way better. Doesn’t dry out your skin, and leave a slippery silky feeling that arrowroot just can’t offer. Don’t even go the cornstarch route, It plugs the pours and can cause itchiness….maybe tapioca starch in a pinch, but this creates too much fly away dust for my liking, or breathing. Out of all the natural colorants (I have tried them all!) beet powder, freeze-dried raspberry powder, turmeric, cinnamon, mustard and cocoa – cocoa is the only one really worth dealing with, and adds skin healing benefits with it’s high Vit E, and anti-oxidants. Both turmeric and mustard turn to a dark yellow the minute they get wet from water or oil, and stain your skin. You will look like you have jaundice ladies. Cinnamon adds no noticeable color to make it worth the potential sting, and the beet and raspberry perform the same disappointment. No color on the skin unless you wet them, and then they just ball up. If you want red fruit color, fresh fruit works the best. I have found adding white kaolin clay gently gives the coverage many may seek, as the aforementioned powders are all transparent. A good place to start is a 1 to 2 ratio with kaolin being the smaller. In the end I use cocoa for the brown part, and yellow and red oxides to finish what is needed. Essentially you are wearing iron dirt on your face, which isn’t a bad thing. We put clays and mud on our skin too. I have heard for elderly or dry skin Mica works like a champ, but you need to wear a mask when working with it, because the miners who breath in huge amounts have developed the same lung cancers as those who breath in asbestos. Remember ladies, this is standing in clouds of it day in and day out in an underground mine. You can replace the rice powder with mica and add the white kaolin clay, then color to match skin. I feel just to be on the super safe side it is best if you spray just enough oil into it to make it look like VERY dry pastry crumbs, and then make it into a pressed powder so you don’t inhale it while applying to your skin. You do this by pressing it into a container with your clean thumb as hard as you can. I do this with the when using rice powder too. The great thing about mica is that it does add shimmer, and doesn’t dry out your skin at all. It’s great for blushes, eye shadows, and shimmery face powders. Before I started making makeup I purchased a mineral blush that used only mica and oxides to color it, (no other ingredients) and 5 years later I still have 1/2 half of the mix left! I apply it with my finger, and a blow dryer on to avoid breathing even a spec in just on principal. However, I have successfully made a homemade blush. Essentially blush is the same as the face powder only you use natural red oxide to tint it, and a bit of yellow if you like peachy pinks. Believe it or not, 1 tsp. light olive odorless olive oil, with a scant 1/2 tsp. white beeswax makes the most amazing healing lip balm ever! It heals severe chapped lips almost over night! You can tint this mix too for a lip color, but again I have had no luck with pigments staying suspended equally throughout except for cocoa and iron oxides. I add 3 drops of Wintergreen edible oil to this mix tinted or left plain. Mint dries out your lips, but when you use this little it does not, and it makes it smell almost like Carmex lip balm, very very pleasant….almost like vanilla mint? I use this same mix on a larger scale to make a healthier homemade petroleum jelly. Works miracles for my eczema too. Well, I hope this helps some of you ladies out there. I spent hundreds of dollars throwing away batches of flops when making makeup, but determination is the key word. I hope the info. I share saves you all time and money now. 🙂
Fina
Sorry for the typos and spelling errors too, like “principal” instead of principle, and “breath” instead of breathe, There are tons I noticed now, but I was typing that while on my last 3 minutes of a 10 minute break.
So short and sweet:
1. Mica is the best choice for dry or elderly skin, but wear a mask while mixing away. It’s a 1 to 2 part mix with white kaolin clay being the smaller part. Clay provides coverage, and is healthy for skin. Titanium dioxide is known to cause wrinkles, and endocrine disturbances.
2. Rice powder gently and slowly controls oil, and leaves skin silkier. Arrowroot dries out skin, as does tapioca which is too fluffy and dusty. Cornstarch is a waste of time, feels very heavy. You’re better off using unscented talc baby powder at that point, and using a blow drying when applying to avoid breathing in.
3. Blushes are just your face powder tinted pink instead. Died fruit powders do not work for this, only iron oxides leave behind color on skin.
4. Stick with cocoa, and iron oxides if you wish to obtain the best, and most comfortable tinting options for sensitive skin.
5. If you do not wish to breathe much of anything into your lungs, make all your powders, blushes, eye shadows ect. compressed. You do this by spraying your favorite skin oil (or a combo of oils) into the powder (I lay mine on wax paper and use a spatula). You toss, chop and fold the mix and press with the spatula until you get the “look” of a pressed powder. Go slow with the oil. You only need to add just enough until you can press it down flat, and it looks smooth, and sticks together. Put this into your favorite container, and press it down as hard as you can with your thumbs, a sterilized coin (be creative). Use a soft brush, sponge or puff to apply.
Good luck ladies, and be healthy and happy! 🙂
Ashlynn Kaplan
Thank you for your input! I have been experimenting with the spices and found that the ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg all leave large, grainy particles in the powder. I use arrowroot, but recently got some Kaolin with a small bit of tapioca and corn starch to experiment with… I may pass on those then! But Kaolin is wonderful and I use Bentonite alone over any red spots first, to color correct! It works quite well! I am getting ready to purchase some zinc oxide and color oxides for color. I tried tumeric, same problem, especially if you reapply through the day! I use mustard powder because it is much smoother, but spices just do not give color. Except cocoa! I use it slightly “cut” with arrowroot for a bronzer and contour and it has been the absolute best and most beautiful on my skin! I am going to try cutting it with Kaolin. I also mix some argan, peppermint, and lavender oils in my powder and it makes it not only smell great, but also adhere to my skin better. I use argan oil to moisturize, physicians formula concealer stick to cover just spots, bentonite to correct, this powder, then cocoa bronzer with a light spritz of rosewater/peppermint on top, but very little and at a distance because it will cause the cocoa to blotch!
Now… I did try rice powder. GRITTY!! Do you use food grade or cosmetic grade? I tried Bobs Red Mill Rice Flour… will not again. Please let me know!
I still need some coverage from a powder so that is my reason for experimenting! Thank you for your input! I have not tried blush yet because I want to master the foundation first. I just use a covergirl blush right now and also some sample mineral blushes from Alima Pure. The samples will last a VERY long time because they are so pigmented; you only need a crumb of it. They do not have great staying power though. Please keep us makeup DIY gurus up to date on your findings!
Clara
This is so stupid. Why would you put cocoa powder on your FACE?
Tiffany
Many food items are just as good for the body externally as they are internally. Honey is a perfect example – great in nutrients, and also heals wounds. Cocoa powder is used for color in this recipe. This is a positive blog Clara, and if you have questions I’m more than happy to answer them. However, I do request that your tone be polite and respectful.
Amanda
Why would you put CHEMICALS on your FACE?!?! That is so stupid, OMG!!!!
Sarcasm intended, obviously. But all jokes aside, pretty much all makeup (assuming you wear store bought makeup, like most women) contains a plethora of weird stuff. Ever use any deep red lipsticks or blushes? They often use carmine to color them, which is extracted from crushed cochineal insects. Beeswax and lanolin (fat derived from grease in a sheep’s wool) are common cosmetic ingredients as well. Ever wear sparkly makeup? The “sparkles” are often taken from fish scales.
Despite the weird factor of cocoa being used as makeup, it is certainly more appealing to me than most of the alternatives =)
Ashlynn Kaplan
Natalie, try oil cleansing and using oils for moisturizing. I have been doing this for two weeks now and my skin is like baby skin texture again! I use castor oil/jojoba/tea tree oil to cleanse at night and rose hip/vitamin E oil to moisturize. I also use rosewater witch hazel to tone in the mornings. It has not only shrunk my pores, toned my skin, and now beginning to clear it up, but it has also improved my combination skin to the point of being very “normal” I actually use this powder as a setting powder over mineral makeup in the day and a very light layer over my oil moisturizer at night to “set” that also. My skin has been loving it! Just some suggestions!
Tiffany
Thanks for the suggestion, and for sharing your experience Ashlynn!
Ashlynn Kaplan
The way I applied was this: I dipped my brush, tapped off excess, and buffed it on. I also tried just swiping it on but it would all fall off on my shirt. I added some more oils and it helped a bit, but there is a fine line between just enough and crumbled mess. The oils will also darken it some. I use higher quality ingredients too.
Ashlynn Kaplan
Hi there, I am curious, could this be turned into a compact powder foundation? I have fixed my broken compacts in the past with rubbing alcohol. You pour in a tiny amount, mix, tap on the counter surface to settle, and leave it open to allow the alcohol to evaporate. Could this be done with this recipe? Curious how it might work or if anyone has tried it. I ordered my ingredients from Amazon and I am waiting for them to arrive; when they do I will give this a try with a small amount and update? Just curious if anyone has already tried it.
Tiffany
Hi Ashlynn! I personally haven’t tried turning it into a pressed powder, but I would LOVE to hear whether or not this works for you! It’s on my to-do list, but you know how those lists get. 😉
Ashlynn Kaplan
I will let you know! Also, have you tried tapioca starch instead of arrowroot? After some research, I am finding that tapioca starch is a better binding agent and less “powdery” than arrowroot. I am wondering if it will be fine enough?
Tiffany
I haven’t tried tapioca starch Ashlynn, but I have some in my pantry and will certainly give it a shot next time. I’m all game for less powdery!! 🙂 If it’s not fine enough, a round in a blender should do the trick.
Ashlynn Kaplan
Hi! I just tried this last night and I am having a hard time getting it to stick to my face. I found that ginger and nutmeg are a bit course, they have larger, grainy texture so I put it through my blender with the milling blade, before adding the bentonite clay. It helped, but still grainy. So I made a second batch with arrowroot, clay, cinnamon, and the oils. The texture was better but still no stick. I use argan oil for a moisturizer and it seems to just matify a bit. Its like a tanslucent powder. Perhaps the spices don’t have enough pigment for even a tiny bit of coverage. It did make my face SO soft and smell wonderful! My husband enjoyed the cocoa and lavender scent! I will try again tonight. I am going to experiment with rice flour, ground mustard (its a very fine yellow powder with no scent!) and also a bit of tumeric. I have very fair skin with yellow undertones. Also, the compact DOES NOT WORK! I tried with alcohol but it darkens it even after evaporating. It also cracks into a crumbled mess upon dipping a brush into it. Best left to loose powder!
Christiana Cabral
Hi! Thank you for the recipe. I tried it, but when I apply it to my face it pretty much flakes off. Is anyone else running into this problem? Is it possible that I added too much of a certain ingredient? I have tanner skin so I used more cocoa powder, nutmeg, and clove. I appreciate the input. (:
Tiffany
Hi Christiana! This recipe does flake off a bit as you apply, but I haven’t had issues with it coming off once it’s on… does that make sense? You can try adding a bit more essential oils, 5 drops at a time and mixing very well after each addition if it’s not “sticking” to your face. Also, put less on your brush before applying helps reduce the flaking too (learned that one the hard way, lol).
Calista
You have me inspired to try making my own moisturizer and makeup! And toothpaste. The list goes on!
Tiffany
LOL – thanks Calista! They’re all so easy to make, and it’s even cooler when you run out and only have to run to the kitchen to make more. 🙂
Chris
I’m going to try something like this soon! But I do want to comment that all those natural ingredients have “scary” chemical names, too.
Tiffany
Yes, they have their proper scientific names too, but I’ve found that most manufacturers don’t put those on labels. 🙂
sandy
Do you have a recipe for tinted moisturizer?
Tiffany
Sure do Sandy! Right here: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/2014/04/homemade-tinted-moisturizer/
sandy
Thank you Tiffany 🙂
Amelia
I’m trying this tonight! I am also going to try to make a water-based liquid foundation. One concern- I don’t think you’re supposed to use lavender and tea tree oils together. When they are combined, they work like a concentrated estrogen and can cause cancer. Either is really good for acne, but use one or the other, not both! Thanks for this powder recipe!
Tiffany
I hadn’t heard this Amelia, but I admit to not being a pro at essential oils. Interesting though and definitely something to research. Thank you for sharing!
Alyssa
I’ve done a fair bit of work with EOs and have had some training. I have never heard of a problem with mixing lavender and tea tree, it is a frequently combined mix. There are some EOs that act differently when combined, eg citrus oils often have synergistic power. In low, diluted amounts, the majority of commonly used EOs are quite safe to use externally no matter the combination. However, I probably wouldn’t recommend putting tea tree on the face of anyone with sensitive skin.
Natalie
Do you have a recipe for concealer or blush? I can’t wait to try the powder!
Tiffany
I’m sorry Natalie, I do not! I don’t use blush, but I’ll likely try a DIY concealer when mine runs out!
Courtney
Is there a way to make this a pressed power?
Tiffany
You would have to add more oil and press it firmly into a compact, letting it air dry for 2-3 weeks. I haven’t tried this myself though.
ciara
Can you use olive oil to hold together?
Tiffany
Yes Ciara, you could. Just be very careful – a few drops go a long way!