Make Your Own DIY Foundation (Powder & Liquid) At Home!

Ever thought about putting food on your face? No?

At first, the idea seemed ridiculous to me too but now I love making my own makeup and beauty products using DIY recipes.

Cosmetic products are not only expensive but are loaded with lots of chemicals that can harm your skin in the long run.

Read on to know how to make your own DIY foundation using a few simple ingredients from your pantry. The best part about making your own foundation is that you can customize it exactly as you want!

Don't expect great results at your first trial though (It took me about 3 experiments to get the perfect tone/colour for my skin.) Have patience and more importantly have fun!

It is always a good thing to try something new, especially if it will benefit your skin, your wallet and this planet in the long run.

About The Ingredients

These ingredients will impact the colour of your foundation, choose any one (or more) according to what suits your skin tone.

• Nutmeg Powder - light or medium brown
• Cocoa powder - medium brown
• Clove Powder - dark reddish-brown
• Cinnamon Powder - dark brown
• Sage Powder - greenish
• Ginger Powder - yellowish
• Beetroot Powder - reddish
• Rose Powder - pinkish to reddish

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The Base Powder Ingredients

1. Cornstarch Powder

Corn starch is the powdered flour derived from corn grains (Maize plant) Corn starch has a thick texture and is commonly used to thicken sauces or soups. Cornstarch Powder can be used for normal, combination and oily skin.

2. Arrowroot Powder

Arrowroot powder is the powder extracted from the starch in the tubers of the arrowroot plant (Maranata arundinacea) Arrowroot powder is white in colour and has a very fine texture. Arrowroot powder has similar thickening properties to cornflour. Arrowroot powder should be used for sensitive skin.

3. Rice Bran Powder

Rice bran powder is a brown powder that is the byproduct of rice milling. It works especially well for dry skin because it helps to balance the skin's moisture by removing excess oils.

DIY Homemade Foundation - Powder

            

For Normal Skin

Ingredients-

• Cornstarch
• Cocoa Powder
• Cinnamon Powder

How To Make-

• Keep the cornstarch in a small bowl.
• Add the cocoa powder slowly, little by little and keep mixing it well until you get the exact colour you desire.
• Transfer the mixture to a sterilised, airtight glass container.
• Use a powder brush for even application.

For Oily Skin

Ingredients-

• Arrowroot Powder
• Green Clay Powder
• Nutmeg Powder

How To Make-

• Keep the arrowroot powder in a small bowl.
• Add the green clay powder and mix well.
• Add the nutmeg powder slowly, little by little and keep mixing it well until you get the exact colour you desire.
• Transfer the mixture to a sterilised, airtight glass container.
• Use a powder brush for even application.

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DIY Homemade Foundation - Liquid

            

For Normal Skin

Ingredients-

• Shea Butter
• Argan Oil
• Cocoa Powder

How To Make-

• Melt the shea butter by heating it gently over a low flame.
• Whisk the argan oil and melted shea butter together in a small bowl.
• Add the cocoa powder slowly, little by little and keep mixing it well until you get the exact colour you desire.
• Store your foundation in a sterilised, airtight glass container.

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For Dry Skin

Ingredients-

• Shea Butter
• Coconut Oil
• Rice bran Powder
• Nutmeg Powder
• Vitamin E Capsule

How To Make-

• Melt the shea butter by heating it gently over a low flame.
• Whisk the coconut oil and melted shea butter together in a small bowl.
• Add the rice bran powder and mix well.
• Add the nutmeg powder slowly, little by little and keep mixing it well until you get the exact colour you desire.
• Pierce the vitamin E capsule and mix the vitamin E oil till the formula has a smooth consistency.
• Store your foundation in a sterilised, airtight glass container.

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For Oily Skin

Ingredients-

• Beeswax
• Cinnamon Powder
• Rose Powder
• Liquid base

How To Make-

• Melt the beeswax by heating it gently over a low flame.
• Mix the melted beeswax with a liquid moisturizer in a small bowl.
• Add the rose and cinnamon powder slowly, little by little and keep mixing it well until you get the exact colour you desire.
• Store your foundation in a sterilised, airtight glass container.

Additional Tips:

1. You can add a liquid base for making the normal and oily skin foundations too. Use any baby lotion for normal skin. Use Lacto Calamine oil-free lotion for oily skin. Use any white moisturizer for nourishing dry skin.
2. Note that these are standard sample recipes. You can mix and match the ingredients to make a recipe that suits your skin type. You can also add some other ingredients to your recipe.
3. If you'd like to add minerals to your homemade foundation then you can consider adding non-nano Zinc oxide, Mica powder, Bentonite clay, Fuller's earth etc. Remember to use a non-metallic bowl for mixing if you use any of these ingredients.
4. You can add skin-friendly essential oils like lavender, frankincense, rose etc or vegetable glycerin and vegetable-based emulsifying wax. I personally like to add a few drops of lemongrass essential oil to my liquid foundation.
5. Make sure to first test the colour by applying the foundation to your or your arm. This will also help you to check for any allergic reactions.
6. Apply your foundation with clean fingers or a clean brush/sponge. Homemade foundations have medium to light coverage. Store your homemade foundation in a cool, dark and dry place.

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