Mature skin needs different ingredients and special care. The skin though delicate, needs more moisturizing and care, while it doesn’t look like it.
Also, the wrinkles make applying makeup a tad difficult. Something that can make the lines look less prominent is also a bonus. So, that’s what I was going with when I prepared this recipe.
Ingredients
Sericite – 1 Tsp.
Zinc Oxide – a pinch
Titanium Dioxide – 1 Tsp.
Silica – 1 pinch
Magnesium Myristate – a teensy tiny pinch
White Pearl Mica – a pinch
Magnesium Stearate – a teensy tiny pinch
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients except Mica and Silica.
Blend mechanically to combine – takes a couple of minutes or more.
When done, add the silica and mica and stir gently to combine.
Transfer to a sterilized jar and use as needed.
Tips to Tweak the Recipe
I have used Pearl White Mica to keep the base neutral and translucent. However, you can use light colors like cream, or silver, or light golden, etc. You could choose based on your skin tone and go with what works best for your skin tone.
You can use more of Zinc Oxide if you prefer, but I used more of Titanium DiOxide for that sheen it offers a tad higher than Zinc Oxide. It helps with reflective effect we’re aiming for.
How to Use the Recipe?
You can use this use this as your base for mineral makeup – eye makeup, face makeup, etc. This way, you could start with the base and just add the other ingredients, usually color pigments and recipe specific ingredients and go from there. You can also use this as your base for sunscreen, foundation, face powder and what not!
Alternatively, you can use this as your face powder itself – like when you want a light dusting of translucent or transparent powder.
You can use this as your setting or finishing powder.
Why These Ingredients?
Mineral Makeup is gaining popularity as a natural alternative to chemical laden cosmetics.
Mineral makeup ingredients including Mica Powders (used for color and shimmer) and Oxide Pigments are available naturally.
Mineral makeup is not only natural, but believed to be good for the skin – due to the presence of minerals and the composition.
Mineral makeup is also hypoallergenic and said to help curb acne and keep skin issues at bay. It is also suitable for those with sensitivity issues.
For these reasons, mineral makeup is quite the rage and becoming increasingly popular and accepted worldwide.
Zinc Oxide is used in treating acne, not just for blocking harmful UV rays.
Mineral makeup is also light and offers coverage.
What’s not to like about it?
Like every other recipe, feel free to tweak and come up with a recipe that’s an extension of you. Have any questions? Do write to us and we would love to answer them for you. Don’t have time for preparing your own beauty products and cosmetics? We have you covered with Gaya Mineral Makeup, so you don’t have to worry. Hypoallergenic, cruelty-free, high-quality and natural mineral makeup that’s made for every special woman out there. You can buy it for yourself, or it makes a gift for your friends or loved ones.
