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¼ tsp bentonite clay (or another loose powder such as cornstarch)
¼ tsp filtered water
3-4 drops of grapeseed oil (or coconut/ jojoba/ olive oil)
Take activated charcoal and mix well with bentonite clay
Add 3-4 drops of oil and mix a little
Add your water until smooth, making sure to scrape the sides of the bowl
After a few minutes, you’ll get a smooth consistency which you can then pour into a small container.
Let the mixture sit for at least an hour before applying. The mascara will have a wet consistency, much like store bought mascara.
and a recipe for liquid foundation (found here: http://wellnessmama.com/27328/liquid-foundation-recipe/)
Either use a natural pre-made moisturiser and add colours and pigments until you get the desired colour and coverage or make it from scratch which allows for more customisation.
for the DIY version you’ll need:
2 tsp of argan oil or jajoba oil
1 tsp of shea butter
½ tsp vegetable based emulsifying wax
1 tbsp aloe gel
1 tsp witch hazel
OR 3 tbsp of natural pre-made lotion (in place of first 5 ingredients)
and for the base colour and coverage use either or some of these powders:
1-4 tsp zinc oxide (non-nano and uncoated) or white cosmetic clay
¼-½ tsp organic cocoa powder
½-1 tsp mica powder in colour of choice
½ tsp clay of choice (e.g. kaolin clay, Earth Clay or Bentonite Clay )
OR 2-3 tsp natural mineral powder in colour of choice
Melt the shea butter, argan oil and emulsifying wax in a double boiler until completely melted.
Add the aloe and witch hazel and whisk until completely incorporated and smooth.
Turn heat off.
Slowly, start adding colors. Start with zinc and clays until desired coverage is reached. It will still be too pale at this point.
Add mica powders and cocoa powder a tiny pinch at a time until desired colour is reached.
Let cool for a few seconds and test the colour and coverage on your forehead to make sure you’ve achieved the right tone for your skin.
Spoon the mixture into the desired container and let cool.
If you’ve been trying to go plastic free for awhile you’ve probably accumulated quite a few jars some way or another. I often buy in jars and will keep them for upcycling, but sometimes I run out of ideas on how to reuse them. These are some good ways to repurpose those jars. In addition to these some zero waste stores will take cleaned jars for people who don’t have containers but are looking for a refill. While some of these are exclusively for glass, some of these ideas work for plastic containers too! Happy upcycling!
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