CHEMICAL PEEL - MARCH EDITION

My love for chemistry is evolved around the formulation of cosmetics. Each month I will include instructions and tips on how to formulate similar batches of your favorite brand -products, along with features and benefits of key ingredients in your compound.

Since March is all about eco- friendly products, using or producing products made with minimal synthetic or non-natural chemicals can really help your environment. Below are ingredients for creating your own natural compact powder, along with some familiar brands. Percentages are highlighted.

Natural Compact Powder (comparable to Bare Escentuals, or mineral powder)

Phase A
Micronized TiO2 45.80
Farmal CS 3757 (Corn Products Int’l.) (Zea Mays (corn) starch) 10.00
Lauroyl lysine 4.50
Mica 15.30
Farmal MS 6135 (Corn Products Int'l.) 8.00
Iron oxide-russet 0.80
Iron oxide-yellow 8.00
Iron oxide-black 0.10
Iron oxide-brown 2.50

Phase B
Caprylic/capric triglyceride 4.00
Preservative q.s. to 100.0

Procedure::Combine components in phase A and micro-pulverize for a total of 4 minutes. Combine components from phase B and blend. Add phase B to phase A and micro-pulverize for up to four minutes in 30 second intervals to avoid excessive heating of material. Press into foundation pan using appropriate die press.
More info::Corn Products International, Inc., 5 Westbrook Corporate Center, Westchester, IL 60154(800) 443-2746, Website: www.farmalingredients.com