Most commercial powders contain talc.
The problem is that talc, which is used as an anti-caking agent, contains traces of asbestos...
And it is also linked to breast and lung cancer. Not very reassuring!
Face powders and blush also contain zinc oxide.
However, zinc oxide nanoparticles can cause skin disorders, such as eczema and skin aging.
Fortunately, there is a 100% natural loose powder recipe that is super easy to make! Watch:
Click here to easily print this guide in PDF.
For the base:
- 1/4 teaspoon arrowroot powder
For the "tint":
- ground nutmeg
- cocoa powder
- powdered charcoal
- red beetroot powder
- spirulina powder
Optional: shea butter (for a smoother texture)
1. Always use arrowroot powder as a base (1/4 teaspoon).
2. Add cocoa and nutmeg, until you get a powder that matches your natural skin tone.
3. Depending on your preferences, add the other ingredients to bring the desired color.
There you go, you now know how to make your 100% natural loose powder :-)
Easy, fast and efficient, right?
No more commercial powders and blushes stuffed with toxic substances that are dangerous for the skin!
To store your homemade loose powder, you can use a small makeup jar like this one.
Otherwise, you can simply reuse the container of one of your old makeups.
To obtain a smoother texture and improve hold, you can also add a little shea butter to your powder (1/8 teaspoon).
This way, you get a more compact and solid powder that you can also use as an eyeshadow or blush!
And the little extra of shea butter is that it naturally hydrates the sensitive skin of the face! Click here to discover all the benefits of shea butter.
- Arrowroot powder , also called arrowroot, is the perfect ingredient to give a soft and silky feel to your homemade makeup powders. The powder is applied to the delicate skin of the face and smoothes it evenly. In addition, the arrowroot powder mixes perfectly with all the other ingredients, while retaining their colors.
- As for the other ingredients, they bring the desired color.
Have you tried this loose powder recipe that gives a perfect complexion? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!
