Recipe: Natural Face Paint

You Will Need (Base):

30 ml (2 TBS) Coconut Oil (Fractionated)

15 ml (1 TBS)  Jojoba Oil, Clear (Organic)

7.5 ml (1/2 TBS) Candelilla Wax

7.5 ml (1/2 TBS) Olive Butter  

You Will Need (Colorants):

White - Titanium Dioxide (Oil Soluble) (Kaolin Clay can be substituted)

Black - Black Oxide (Activated Charcoal Powder can be substituted)

Copper- Radiant Beige Mica

Green - Parsley Powder (Chlorophyll or Spirulina Powder can be substituted)

Yellow/Orange - Pumpkin Powder (Turmeric Powder can be substituted)

Brown - Vanilla Bean Powder (Cocoa Powder can be substituted)
Purple - Hibiscus Powder or Blueberry Powder 
Gray - Bentonite Clay or Sea Clay

You Will Need (Tools):

Small Zip-Close Baggies

6 - 0.25 oz (33/400) White Double Wall Jar

Birch Wooden Sample Spatulas

Mini White Plastic Scoop - .15cc/.15ml 

Mini White Plastic Scoop - 1cc/1ml 

Phase 1:

In a double boiler over low heat, melt together base ingredients. When components have liquified, remove from heat and pour into a sterile container. Allow to set up completely.

Phase 2:

Split base into equal portions for each color you wish to make. We made 6 different "paint" colors, so we divided base equally into 6 parts. We found it easiest to measure into small zip-close baggies so we could "squish" the ingredients together!

Phase 3:

Carefully measure your colorants into each baggie of base. We used the following measurements of pigment to base, however, you may use more or less depending upon your needs:

• Black Oxide - 0.15ml (Higher concentrations tend to stain)
• Radiant Beige Mica - 0.30ml
• Titanium Dioxide (Oil Soluble) - 2ml
• Parsley Powder - 2ml
• Pumpkin Powder - 2ml
• Vanilla Bean Powder - 2ml

Seal each baggie (making sure to expel all air first) and mash contents together until thoroughly combined. When you are satisfied that the mixture is homogenized, twist baggie (like using an icing bag), cut the corner and dispense into mini jars.

Phase 4:

Voila! You have natural face paint! If you find that the mixture is too runny or not thick enough, add cornstarch in 1ml scoops until you achieve the consistency desired.

Disclaimers: Because this recipe contains NO preservatives, it is not meant to be stored and reused. You should discard unused portions and create a new batch from year to year. If you know your child has an allergy to an ingredient in this recipe, substitute something else for the offending ingredient. Always perform a patch test if you are unsure of how you will react to an ingredient!

Allison B. Kontur

www.BathBodySupply.com