Anonymous Guest 0 post 23-Apr-04 3:58 PM	Does any one know where to find good cosemtic recipes? I am looking to make eye shadow and foundation (Natural Make up). I have found lots and lots of recipes for lotions and soaps but not much in the way of make up.Can anyone point we in the right direction?
Anonymous Guest 0 post 23-Apr-04 4:04 PM	Are you looking to make mineral makeup ?
Anonymous Guest 0 post 24-Apr-04 4:51 AM	I find these are the basic ingredents for making mineral cosmetic: 1. Titaniun Dioxide / Zinc Oxide 2. Bismuth Oxychloride 3. Iron Oxide Pigments You may also want to add a natural preservative and / or vitamins. I hope this helps :)
Anonymous Guest 0 post 24-Apr-04 5:31 AM	Recipes for makeup products, by Karin Bombeli is a good book filled with recipes for making your own makeup products.
Eye Shadow Recipe Guest 0 post 12-May-04 11:54 AM	Eye Shadow Recipe. I found this one on the web. Part one: With Mortar or bowl and spoon, thourghly mix the following together: 5.5g Corn starch (2.5 tsp) 13g Arrowroot Powder (5 tsp) 2g Magnesium Sterate (2.5 tsp) 6ml Jojoba Oil (1 1/4 tsp) Part one is a base batch in which you will only be using a small amount for this first recipe. Put part 1 into a sterile container and make sure it is closed tightly. Part 2 In Mortar or with spoon and bowl mix the following very well: 1.3g Arrowroot powder (.5 tsp) 2 drops Jojoba or castor oil NOW take 1 tsp of part 1 and mix well with part 2. Once you have achieved a homogenous mixture add Part 3 Part 3 1g Pigment (.5 tsp) HOW TO BLEND PIGMENTS Using the back of a spoon and a bowl press all the ingredients as you are mixing them against the side. If you are using a sparkle or glitter pigment be sure not to crush the mix. If the shade is too dark add part 1 at small increments (and I mean pinches) till you get the color that you like. My friend suggests developing the color you like first and them adding just plain arrowroot powder to see what the color will be (this is not exact but will give a good idea). Hope that you enjoy making the eye shadow!
Eye & lip Liner Guest 0 post 02-Jun-04 7:10 PM	here are some real makeup recipes that i found on the internet, enjoy! Easy Eye & Lip Liners Phase A 2 tsp. (10 ml) Natural Jojoba 1 tsp. (5 ml) Triglyceride Phase B 11/2 tsp. (3 g) Red D&C Pigments or Iron Oxides (black, brown, reds) ½ tsp. (1 g) Mica Pigment or 2 tsp. (4 g) Red D&C Pigments or Iron Oxides (black, brown, reds) Phase C 1 tsp. (3.4 g) Bees Wax 1 ½ tsp. (3 g) Carnauba Wax Phase D 8 drops Provitamin B5 2 drops Paraben-DU or 1 drop Grapefruit Seed Extract Method: Give phase A into a disinfected heat resistant glass jar. Add then phase B and disperse the pigments well. Add phase C to phase A/B and melt this mixture in the microwave or hot water bath (maximum 170F, 77C). Remove it from the heat. Finally add phase D to phase A/B/C and stir Filling Pencils: While still warm aspirate the liquid with a syringe and fill the liquid carefully into the hole of the pencil by holding the pencil horizontally to avoid the liquid dripping out. Continue to filling until the liquid drips out of the other end. Hold the pencil horizontally for 2-3 minutes (the liquid will harden quickly Place the pencil into the refrigerator for at least one hour. Afterwards it will be hardened enough for sharpening.
Lip Gloss Guest 0 post 02-Jun-04 7:10 PM	Solid Lipgloss Phase A 1 Tbsp. (15 ml) Castor Oil 1 tsp. (3.4 g) White Beeswax 1/8 tsp. (0.25 g) D&C Pigment or 1/4 tsp. (0.5g) Mica Pigment Phase B drops Paraben-DU or 1 drop Grapefruit Seed Extract 2 - 3 drops Food Flavoring (eg. Vanilla, Strawberry) Add phase A into a heat resistant glass jar and heat it up to a maximum of 150oF or 67oC (by placing it in a hot water bath or microwave) to melt it slowly. Remove it from the heat. Add now phase B and stir well. While still liquid, pour the mixture into a small jar with a tight lid. You can use it as soon as it has become solid.
Self tanning cream Guest 0 post 04-Jun-04 4:36 PM	Self tanning Cream w/ sunscreen This recipe makes about 8.4 oz Phase A 4 tsp. Triglyceride 2 tsp. Natural jojoba 1 1/2 tsp. polysorbate 60 1 1/2 tsp. Cetyl Alcohol 2 tsp. OM-Cinnamate Phase B 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. hot distilled water 1/4 tsp. Xanthan Gum Phase C 2 tsp. Sorbitol Phase D 2 tsp. Distilled water 1 3/4 tsp. Erythrulose 1 1/2 tsp. DHA Phase E 40 drops Paraben-DU Place phase A into a clean and disinfected heat resistant glass jar and heat the ingredients in a hot water bath to maximum 150F (65C) or until well dissolved, remove it from the heat. Premix phase B, sprinkle the xanthan gum into the water and mix thoroughly to avoid the formation of lumps. then heat it to the same temperature and add to phase A. Stir until uniform and until the temperature has dropped below 100F (40C). Add phase C to phase A/B and stir Pre mix phase D and add to phase A/B/C,stir. Finally add phase E and stir again. Adjust the ph between 4-5 with acid or conc.lemon juice, test with ph indicator.
Anonymous Guest 0 post 09-Jun-04 1:02 PM	Looking for a recipe for ( poured eye shadow ) not loose powder. Can any one help? Thanks :)
Anonymous Guest 0 post 12-Jun-04 6:34 PM	What ingredients would you use to make solid powder eyeshadow as opposed to loose powder? How do you make solid powder eyeshadow?
Poured eye shadow Guest 0 post 14-Jun-04 3:50 PM	Self harding eye shadow Part 1 2 tsp. jojoja oil 1/2 tsp. triglyceride 3/4 tsp. white bees wax 1/2 tsp. carnauba wax 1/8 tsp. vitamin E Part 2 2 tsp. talc powder 1/4 tsp. corn starch 1 drop grapfruit seed extract pigment / mica add all of part 1 and heat to a max of 170 / F . Combine part 2 in a separate jar and add them to the still hot part 1. Stir well. Next pour into eye shadow or lip gloss containers. Will harden as it cools.
Nancy Guest 0 post 17-Jun-04 4:54 PM	Face Powder PART 1 3/4 tsp. Jojoba oil 3 drops essential oil ( I like rose ) PART 2 10 tsp. Talc powder or kanolin clay 2 1/2 tsp. Magnesiun Stearate 1/2 tsp. pigment blend Add 1 tsp. corn starch for oily skin. Part 3 3 tsp white mica Pour oil in mortor, set aside.Thoroughly Mix ingredients in part 2 in a different bowl. Slowly add part 2 in the mortor with part 1 , with pistil mix, mix, mix. Keep mixing until the mixture becomes homogenous. Now add part stiring very carefully with a spoon.
Nancy Guest 0 post 18-Jun-04 3:48 AM	Loose Bronzing Powder Part 1 1/2 to 3/4 tsp Jojoba oil 6 tsp Talc Powder or Kaolin clay 3 tsp Corn Starch 1 1/2 tsp magnesium Stearate Part 2 1 1/2 tsp Dark or light pigment blend ( depends on your skin color) 1/8 tsp Red Iron Oxide pigment Part 3 1 tsp white mica pigment 1/4 tsp Golden or bronze mica pigment Combine all ingredients in part 1 in a mortor. Once combined slowly add part 2 mixing until mixture becomes homogenous. Now add part 3 mixing softly with a spoon. Store in shaker container.
Stephanie Guest 0 post 01-Jul-04 11:25 AM	How can I make my own mineral foundation? I'm a medium beige. In bare escentuals I use Tan 4.53 how can I recreate this look?
Anonymous Guest 0 post 17-Jul-04 6:50 AM	Where can I buy the ingredients for mineral makeup, eye shadows etc?
Helen Guest 0 post 04-Aug-04 6:31 AM	Hey - Does anyone have a recipe for a mascara? Have only found petroleum jelly mixed with black pigments but this is not very long lasting and tends to make a mess! Thanks
Anonymous Guest 0 post 06-Sep-04 7:14 PM	I need some help I'm trying to make a self tanning cream and don't know way 80% of the ingredients listed here are. None of the ingredients are available on this site either. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I would really like to know which of the items are the coloring agent and how to adjust the recipe darker or lighter.
HI Guest 0 post 10-Sep-04 4:10 PM	Does anyone know a good website or place to ket make-up containers for cheap- but in small quantities?
elivebunny Guest 0 post 12-Sep-04 6:09 AM	bayousome.com Has containors for cheep in small quanities!
gizzywizzer 1 post 26-Sep-04 5:07 PM	I make loose mineral cosmetics, Do you still need help? If so just e-mail me and let me know. Put your an herbal elegance member in the subject line so i dont delete it.
Keen 1 post 20-Oct-04 8:29 AM	I am really new at this ,so am starting out with simple recipes. What I need is "where can I purchase colour pigments (including D&C) and mica pigment) I have tried Health Food stores,but I am told that colours are a No-No. Also I need a source for inexpensive containers for Lotions,or tubes,and little tubs for lip gloss. I would appreciate any help or advice on these issues. Thank you in advance. (I currently live in Ontario,Canada,but will be moving to Texas in 2 years)I do have an American address if they only deal with U.S.
guest karen Guest 0 post 21-Oct-04 7:37 PM	i am looking for a natural, leave in, spray on hair de-tanler. i have massive amounts of colored hair, and conditioner is not always enough. i'd like an additional spray on mist that i didn't have to rinse out. if anyone has any receipies or ideas i would appreciate hearing from you. thank you, karen
Guest Guest 0 post 28-Oct-04 1:16 PM	Hair detangler/Leave in Conditioner 1 cup distilled water 2 tsp. unscented cholesterol-type conditioner (available at beauty supply stores) 1/2 tsp. sweet almond oil 10 drops fragrance oil (if desired) Heat the water and pour into a ceramic bowl. Add the conditioner and stir with a wire whisk until well blended. Add the sweet almond oil and fragrance oil (if desired) and stir until thoroughly mixed. Store in a spray-pump bottle. Makes about 8 ounces. If you would like more recipes feel free to contact me at pepperlopez Put "Recipes" in the subject line so I don't delete it. Linda "Pepper" Lopez
sully 2 posts 01-Nov-04 12:29 PM	How can I make my own mineral foundation? I love the stuff but it's too expensive--and the less expensive ones are clumpy, not micronized. Thanks!
kattiann Guest 0 post 13-Nov-04 7:11 PM	does anyone have a reciepe for a tan extender..?
Anonymous Guest 0 post 14-Nov-04 12:24 PM	You can get empty jars at www.littlestuff4u.com They have empty - unwashed BE jars for pretty cheap and no minimum.
Craig Guest 0 post 16-Nov-04 3:06 AM	What is the best way to mix a dry powder pigment into a thick cosmetic base, a shear mixer is prone to cavitate and affects the base consistancy. The loose powder is also difficult to introduce directly as it sits on the surface
Anonymous Guest 0 post 18-Nov-04 5:48 PM	Can anyone help us with natural cosmetic ingredients and supplies in AUSTRALIA. Thank you
JoeyA1 1 post 19-Nov-04 5:12 PM	Hello, My name is joey and I am a newbie. Anyone know where I can find some recipes for making mineral makeup products. Thanks a bunch, I appreciate it. Hugs and blessings, Joey.
JoeyA1 2 posts 19-Nov-04 5:16 PM	Hi me again, the newbie......someone wanted an address for suppliers in Australia: New directions, Sydney Essential oil company and ledliana Australia ( great Shea butter )
instant tanning Guest 0 post 19-Nov-04 9:56 PM	does anyone have a super-easy self-tanning recipe? thnx
Recipes Guest 0 post 19-Nov-04 10:10 PM	I'm looking for SUPER-easy lipstick and tanning recipes...FAST.....so if you have any that are really easy and cheap to make....please post a message ASAP...thnx
Anonymous Guest 0 post 22-Nov-04 1:18 PM	hi, wanting to get started making my own mineral makeup but don't know where to start. see conflicting things on what is needed. especially interested right now in making foundation and mineral veil. can anyone help?
Guest Guest 0 post 29-Dec-04 9:27 PM	Hi, I use a pre- bath hair gel which includes ingredients such as egg and curd. I make the concotion a few hours before use but ideally would like to be able to make it and store the gel over 2-4 months. Can anyone advise me on any preservatives I many use so that the mix does not go bad?? Please help
DebB 1 post 11-Jan-05 1:11 PM	I'd like a recipe for making face creams but other than cold creams I never see face creams listed. Is there a problem emulsifying them? Can anyoine recommend a favorite book that includes face cream recipes? Many thanks! Deb
DebB 2 posts 11-Jan-05 1:12 PM	I'd like a recipe for making face creams but other than cold creams I never see face creams listed. Is there a problem emulsifying them? Can anyoine recommend a favorite book that includes face cream recipes? Many thanks! Deb
appleblossom 1 post 16-Jan-05 6:29 AM	keen chylands.com is in Ontario and has supplies that can help you out, I think they also have recipes too.
donjo 1 post 05-Feb-05 2:42 PM	Hi all! I really would love to start making the minerals makeup and eye shadows and blushers but I can't find any recipes. Can anyone help? Thanks! BTW...I am new :) Live Fragrantly! Donjo
Anonymous Guest 0 post 21-Feb-05 11:41 AM	At Monave.com you can buy whatever you need to make mineral makeup and it does come with some receipes.
Van Yulay- Recipes Guest 0 post 28-Feb-05 12:23 AM	I use www.containerandpackaging.com for all my container needs. Thanks Van Yulay.Com. PS I have some reciepes on this site
Wow-ed Person Guest 0 post 06-Mar-05 8:07 PM	I really really love you guys. I have been searching for a way to make a custom green eyeshadow for myself and a friend, and thanks to the recipes on this topic, I can! I love you guys! (over the internet of course)
Lil' B Guest 0 post 10-Mar-05 2:58 PM	Thanks for showing me recipes i'm so thankful because now i'm making a cosmtics company at school and helping people feel pretty
Startin' Out Guest 0 post 15-Mar-05 11:01 AM	I was just wondering if anyone has a supplier in Canada for either soap making or natural make-up supplies?? any help would be really appreciated.
Startin' Out Guest 0 post 15-Mar-05 11:03 AM	As well a supplier for containers of all sorts... preferably able to send samples first but I will take anything really. Thanks again!!
lauren Guest 0 post 24-Mar-05 8:36 PM	Hi everyone...I am also from Austrlia and would love to get some recipies on how to make MUD BATHS. they come in powder form and its so hard to disolve in water...can anyone help!! cheers Lauren
helena Guest 0 post 28-Mar-05 2:00 PM	dear friends,for recipes on a lot of your go to UK SITE site www.aromantic.co.uk and they have a lot info and recipes
guest Guest 0 post 10-Apr-05 10:05 AM	yall i need a recipe for tanning lotion quick and easy if you have it tanks alot
allie 1 post 14-Apr-05 9:56 AM	Iam looking for lotion and body balm recipies could any give me some ideas?
Anonymous Guest 0 post 18-Apr-05 11:17 AM	Hello, Does anybody out there know where I can find a recipe for a "silk" skin cream? Thank you, Joel
Anonymous Guest 0 post 04-May-05 4:18 PM	Canadians, supplies for Soap and lotions, shampoo,conditioners, baby products etc. packaging & bottles, jars etc. www.voyageursoapandcandle.com Recipes: www.voyageursoapandcandle.com/store I made anti-wrinkle eye cream that is really great. I have sensitive eyes and this cream doesn't bother me at all! They have classes too.