Lucky for you, there are many mineral make-up supplier there in the US. But for us here in the Philippines, it even costs more to have it shipped out via courier or UPS. That's is why i thought of making my own.
I came across this recipe in the net.
Loose MIneral Foundation Powder
Makes approximately 30 grams (1 oz)
Measure all ingredients
Ingredients/materials needed:
Micronized Titanium Dioxide
Bismuth Oxychloride
Zinc Oxide
Sericite Mica - Mat Finish
Magnesium Stearate
Yellow, Red & Brown Iron Oxide Pigments
Jojoba Oil
Vitamin E Oil
Essential Oil
Mortar & Pestle
Sifter Jars
measuring spoons,
cosmetic brushes (large full brush for foundation)
Phase I
8 tsp Micronized Titanium Dioxide
3 tsp Bismuth Oxychloride
4 tsp Zinc Oxide-Low Micron
1 tsp Magnesium Stearate
1/2 - 1 tsp Yellow Iron Oxide
1/16 tsp Brown Iron Oxide
Pinch of Red Iron Oxide
Phase II
1/4 tsp Jojoba Oil
5 drops Vitamin E Oil
4-8 drops any essential oil (we used Bergamot)
Phase III
1 tsp. Sericite Mica - Mat Finish
Mix the ingredients from Phase I in your mortar and pestle, blending well. Slowly
add the ingredients from Phase II to the mix. Stir until homogenous. Last, add
the Phase III ingredient and stir with a spoon, scraping any mixture off the sides
of the bowl.
Determining the correct color for you:
Change the tint by adding more of any of the iron oxides. Add more titanium
dioxide, zinc oxide or sericite mica if you desire a lighter overall shade.
Make note of your additions/changes so that you can duplicate when necessary.
Transfer foundation powder into a 30 gr sifter jar for easy application with a large foundation brush.
Mineral Makeup | Recipe to Make Your Own Mineral Foundation Powder
I can get the raw materials from here and from China, I guess, i'll just try the above recipe and find out if i'll get the formula i want.