How to Make Your Own Natural Cosmetic Foundation

Makeup is an essential part of almost every woman's routine and ensuring that the makeup does not harm the skin is the ultimate need of any product chosen. That is why natural ingredients are becoming more popular. However, the best way to ensure that the product you are using does not harm your skin is by making it yourself. Foundation or the base can be made at home using natural and safe ingredients.

Things You'll Need

• 25 ml Aloe vera gel
• 50 ml Almond Oil
• 10 ml Skin Care Complex
• 2.5 ml Natural Color base
• 2.5 ml. Soy wax blend
• 2.5 ml Beeswax
• 25 ml Rosewater (or other floral water)
• 12.5 ml Concealer powder base

Instructions

1. Mix 25 ml of Aloe vera gel, 50 ml of almond oil, 2.5 ml of soy wax blend and 2.5 ml of beeswax together in a stainless steel pot and melt on low heat until completely combined. Take off heat and beat with a fork or egg beater until creamy.

2. Then add to the mixture 10 ml of skin care complex, 25 ml of rose water, 12.5 ml of concealer powder base and 2.5 ml of natural color base (all these products can be bought at a natural food and beauty store or even a chemists.)

3. Combine all ingredients to the mixture and beat until thoroughly mixed together. Set aside to cool.

4. Once the mixture has been cooled down, put it in a plastic container which can be bought at any grocery store and place in a cool place. Shelf life is approximately 6 months and if placed in the refrigerator the shelf life increases to one year.

5. For a darker color add more base and for a more matte look add more concealer. You can also add more concealer powder blend if coverage is not adequate, or if you want to create a matte look.

Tips & Warnings

• For a less oily base opt to add a drop of lemon juice which will neutralize the oils.

References

• Make your Own MakeUp