"Matte finish" powder for oily skin

Formula: 42195/2016

Phase	Ingredients	%	Quantity for 7 gr/~15 ml
A	makeup base, powder	50	3,5 gr
A	zinc oxide	8	0,56 gr
A	rice powder	20	1,4 gr
A	sericite	15,25	1,07 gr
A	bamboo powder	5	0,35 gr
A	yellow 09 oxide, cosmetic pigment	0,4	0,03 gr (1 x DROP spoon)
A	brown 23 oxide, cosmetic pigment	0,2	0,015 gr (½ x DROP spoon)
A	black 26 oxide, cosmetic pigment	0,15	0,01 gr (¼ x DROP spoon)
B	lavender essential oil	1	2 drops

Sanitize the dedicated containers and utensils you will work with, details in the general safety guidelines.

Preparation method:

Transfer the ingredients of phase A to a mortar and mix thoroughly for a few minutes until a homogeneous powder with a uniform color is obtained. Add the essential oil and mix again for about 1 minute.
The powder thus obtained is transferred to the dedicated container.

Intended for oily skin, it is a powder that mattifies and smoothes the skin. Contains mineral and vegetable ingredients, which work synergistically to improve the appearance of the skin. It gives a light shade of neutral beige and has a low coverage. Apply on the skin with a powder puff or large makeup brush, after the day cream or after the cream foundation.

Options and explanations:

lavender essential oil can be replaced with fragonia, bergamot or petitgrain essential oil - beneficial for oily skin
if an unscented powder is wanted, the essential oil can be removed from the recipe
the powder has only a slight covering power and delicately shades the skin with a neutral tone, it is not suitable as a powder foundation
by removing the black pigment a warmer shade can be obtained; by increasing the amount of brown pigment a cooler shade can be obtained
the color obtained by the amount of pigments in the recipe is suitable for light skin; for darker skin the amount of pigments can be supplemented proportionally

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Difficulty: beginner/advanced/experienced
Utensils: precision scale, mortar with pestle, stainless steel measuring spoon set
Recommended container: powder jar
Shelf-life: 6 months, prepared in optimal conditions of hygiene, kept in a dry and cool place

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