How to Make Mineral Makeup
Tuesday, 15. September 2009
You can make your own mineral makeup and yet you cannot pretend that you are a chemist. There is a simple instruction and all you need to do is stir some pigment from an existing lip polish to create a new color. The process can also be complex as when you whip a batch of powder base, bronzer, blush on and eye shadow. It is surprising to know that the ingredients are inexpensive but the finish products are so expensive.
More people discover the benefits of making their own makeup and are pleased to know exactly what they apply to their skin as makeup. Recipes for shades and formula of Mineral Makeup are given below:
Foundation. To get started you need to have the following minerals measured specifically: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Boron Nitride, Facial Silk, Chamomile Matte Mica, Chestnut Brown Mica, Red Oxide, Brown Oxide, White Matte Mica, and a grinder.
Color matching. This is the key to the preparation of this simple recipe. You must have keen eyesight to detect the colors that match perfectly. One by one blend the ingredients thoroughly as they are added to the batch. Add the oxides little by little because they are the ones controlling the color. Let the mixture blend well for a few minutes and the color develops.
Bronzer. The ingredients of the bronzer are almost similar to the ingredients of the foundation recipe. The only difference is the inclusion of red and brown oxides and Arizona sandstone. Measurements of the minerals are also carefully observed so that a perfect product can be created.
Like the foundation, the ingredients for the bronzer are also mixed thoroughly adding slowly each item until everything is included. This time the controlling factor is the Arizona Sandstone. With plenty of Arizona Sandstone, the bronzer is shimmery. If you prefer a matte finish, do not use Arizona or add only a small amount.
Eye shadow. For eye shadow, the control ingredient is iron oxide. To add more color, more iron oxide is added. However, titanium dioxide or sericite mica can be added little by little to get your desired result. The blush-on has the same mixing procedure with the foundation recipe and bronzer formula.
Some additional tips are important when preparing a homemade mineral makeup. Take note that oil gives a smell in your makeup, which is optional in all recipes. Silica gives a glossy soft dust and helps lessen fine lines on the face; it could replace the sericite ingredient.
Ingredients and supplies for the mineral makeup may be purchased from a variety of online suppliers. Among them are Aromatics and More, and The Conservatorie. The ingredients are sold readily measured and complete; they will only be blend one at a time.
Now that you can create your own makeup, you may be selective in buying the ready made ones and more investigative about their ingredients. If you are budget conscious, you will turn to making your very own makeup, or you can think of starting a cosmetic business.
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