Did you know I wear cacao on my face everyday? Chile, yes! I make my go-to pressed powder myself.
Here’s how to make pressed powder using ingredients you can find in your kitchen that are high in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and generally good for the skin.
Potential Ingredients:
Raw cacao powder
Turmeric
Organic cornstarch
Unsweetened organic cocoa powder (with no additives if you have a darker skin tone)
To start you have to figure out what tones are present in your skin. Using a small bowl and a measuring cup, start with the ingredient that is closest to your skin tone or a good base. I start with a large amount of cacao powder. I have yellow tones, so I slowly add in 1/2 tsp of turmeric powder until I get a color that matches my skin tone. If you are darker skinned, starting with the cocoa powder may be a good idea. If much lighter, starting with cornstarch and adding the darker powders little by little until you match your skin tone is key.
I put my powder in smaller containers I can take with me or store in the bathroom. Be sure to clean / sterilize the containers before putting the powder in there, and clean your makeup brushes regularly to make sure you are not getting any dirt or bacteria on your face. – XO
P.S. Catch the REPLAY of my talk about The Healing Power of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy with Montgomery Heart & Wellness HERE.