DIY Foundation Makeup with Sunscreen

AHA Publisher — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 07:00:30 +0000

Kyra Oliver via Dr. Axe – Foundation makeup has many benefits, specifically helping to smooth out the tone of the skin. But most store-bought foundation products are filled with a long list of ingredients that can damage your skin, cause cancer and affect your endocrine system. It also has a long history with its appeal for stage actors created by the famous Max Factor, but even the ancient Greeks and Romans wore contaminated foundation containing high levels of white lead and mercury that caused lethal poisoning. Some ingredients, as reported by greenamerica.org, are found to be toxic. Parabens, synthetic scents, nanoparticles, formaldehyde, mercury and lead are just a few that can be found on most labels. You can search products on the Cosmetic Database website at ewg.org, but perhaps the easiest and healthiest thing to do is make your own right at home. DIY foundation makeup can be a fundamental part of your natural skin care routine. Keep in mind that DIY makeup, as an all-natural foundation, is not as daunting to make as you may think to prepare. In fact, it is very easy and can be made with just a few ingredients. When choosing your ingredients, use unrefined, raw and organic where possible. Let’s jump into your personal homemade makeup that is just right for you! How to Make DIY Foundation To start making your DIY foundation makeup, measure all of your ingredients and set aside. Now, using a double-boiler or a glass bowl in a pan of water, turn on low heat and place the cupuacu butter, coconut oil and the cocoa butter into the bowl. Using a whisk, stir to blend. Cupuacu butter is an amazing ingredient because it is the key to this emollient-rich recipe. Made from pulp of the fruit of the cupuacu tree that is native to the Amazon rainforests, cupuacu butter is a great vegan alternative and is more than 150 percent richer in its ability to hydrate the skin than shea butter. Though shea butter is a great option, if soft, supple moisturized skin is what you’re after, try cupuacu butter! Now add the vitamin E and the rose hip seed oil. Make sure to blend well. Remove from heat. Vitamin E has long been known for its skin-healing properties. It fights free radical damage while helping reduce inflammation, plus it’s a natural anti-aging nutrient. Chock-full of nourishing vitamins and antioxidants, rosehip seed oil may help reduce fine lines, wrinkles, diminish those dark spots and help hydrate dry skin making it the perfect ingredient to this extra moisturizing foundation. Next up, add the zinc oxide and stir. Zinc oxide offers some amazing sunscreen benefits. You need to make sure you choose the uncoated, non-nano and non-micronized versions. In addition to being a great sun-blocker and cancer-fighter, zinc oxide lowers skin inflammation, helps prevent acne and locks in moisture all the while helping form healthy collagen in the skin. Now, let’s add some color to your DIY foundation makeup! It is important to be careful with the amount of cacao and cinnamon you add. The reason is that these ingredients offer the tone of the foundation. If you need it darker, you will want to add more. For a lighter tone, use less. The best thing to do is start with less and test it on your jawline, in sunlight, to get just the right amount. Make sure to pay attention to how much you use so that you can note it in your personal DIY makeup recipe. To give you an idea, about a ½ tablespoon of cocoa powder will give you a light foundation, add another teaspoon for a medium foundation, and one tablespoon will result in a medium-dark foundation. Cacao is a pretty amazing ingredient that not only is delicious in some recipes, but it’s great for the skin with its high antioxidant contents. Meanwhile, benefit-rich cinnamon is right up there with cacao in the antioxidant category and has been used medicinally for centuries. Once you have reached your desired shade, pour the DIY foundation makeup into your container and allow it to cool. You can use a silicon makeup tube or a glass jar. If using a jar, make sure to wash your hands prior to each use to avoid contamination. DIY Foundation Makeup With Sunscreen Keep in mind that DIY makeup, as an all-natural foundation, is not as daunting to make as you may think to prepare. In fact, it is very easy and can be made with just a few ingredients. When choosing your ingredients, use unrefined, raw and organic where possible. INGREDIENTS 1.5 ounces cupuacu butter 2 ounces coconut oil 0.5 ounce cocoa butter 1 ounce rose hip seed oil ⅛ teaspoon vitamin E oil 0.5 ounces zinc oxide (look for uncoated, non-nano and non-micronized) organic cocao powder cinnamon or nutmeg (ginger or arrowroot powder can be used to lighten the shade) INSTRUCTIONS Using a double-boiler or a glass bowl in a pan of water, place the cupuacu butter, coconut oil, and cocoa butter and stir to blend well. Add the vitamin E oil and rose hip oil. Blend well. Remove from heat and add the zinc oxide. Note: The more you add, the higher the sunscreen levels. Then, add the cacao and cinnamon or nutmeg. Remember the amount of these ingredients that you use will determine the shade of the foundation. Start with less until you reach your desired shade. Test it on your jawline in sunlight to ensure the shade that works best for you. Store in a silicon tube or glass jar. Make sure hands are clean prior to dipping into the jar if you use that type of container, to prevent contamination. To read the original article click here.

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Homemade Makeup Remover

AHA Publisher — Wed, 18 May 2022 07:00:46 +0000

Kyra Oliver via Dr. Axe – Sometimes it’s easy to get lazy about removing makeup. Research shows that using natural remedies on the face can help slow down the aging process. While it’s best to use herb-based makeup as part of a natural skin care routine, making sure that you remove any makeup you choose to use is important to having healthy, youthful skin due to the free radicals that attach themselves to our exposed skin daily. Free radicals cause the breakdown of healthy collagen, which is a huge factor in aging. If that’s not enough, makeup can clog the pores while you sleep, which can develop into acne. And acne can be unsightly, annoying and cause scarring. Because of this, it is really critical to make sure the skin is clear of these damaging free radicals before you head off to bed! Now that I have helped you understand why this important, let’s delve into making a homemade makeup remover that will both save you money and save years off your age! How to Make Your Own Makeup Remover This may be one of the easiest recipes you will create since it contains just four ingredients. This can be used before going to bed, followed by a great evening moisturizer for dry skin. This homemade makeup remover helps prevent the signs of aging, too! For this recipe, it’s best to make it right in the container that you want to use, such as small glass bottles and jars. Let’s start by putting the witch hazel into the container. Look for witch hazel without alcohol since alcohol dries the skin. Witch hazel is very gentle to the skin, operates as a strong antioxidant and prevents cellular damage, and works as an astringent and kills bacteria that lives within the pores of the skin. Next, add the jojoba oil and olive oil. Jojoba oil is a great oil to use on your face and is great for your skin. Not only can it remove your makeup, it’s hypoallergenic and removes any bacteria from your face as you use it. This powerful little oil also stimulates collagen synthesis, which will naturally slow down the aging process. Olive oil does way more than make a salad dressing. Olive oil is rich in vitamin E and helps keep your skin feeling supple while calming irritation. It eliminates dryness and is really beneficial in removing mascara, dissolving it so that it easily slides right off your eyelashes without irritation. It is a perfect choice as part of your daily beauty routine in this makeup remover. Now, add the water to the container, place the lid on it and shake it to blend it well. You now have the best homemade makeup remover within your reach! To use, shake the container each time prior to application. Then, using a cotton ball or pad, wipe the face, gently using the makeup remover until all makeup has been removed. You want to avoid getting it in the eyes. Follow up with my homemade anti-aging serum that will awaken you with a glowing, youthful face the next morning. This DIY makeup remover should last two to three months on the shelf. Place in the refrigerator to further extend its shelf life. DIY Makeup Remover Recipe This may be one of the easiest DIY recipes you will create since it contains just four ingredients. You can use it to clean your skin at night before going to bed (followed by a great evening moisturizer). INGREDIENTS 4 tablespoons witch hazel 2 tablespoons of pure jojoba oil 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons purified water INSTRUCTIONS Use a small glass bottle and jar. Let’s start by putting the witch hazel into the container. Next, add the jojoba and olive oil. Now, add the water to the container, place the lid on it and shake it to blend it well. To use, shake the container each time prior to application. Then, using a cotton ball or pad, wipe the face gently using the makeup remover until all makeup has been removed. NOTES In humid environments, you may not need to follow with a moisturizer. But if your environment is dry and/or your skin is too (!), then use a good moisturizer afterwards. You may want to try our moisturizer for dry skin or moisturizer for oily skin.

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