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How to Use Botanicals in Mineral Makeup

Traditionally extracts could not be effectively added to mineral powder. Pure botanical extracts are used at such low levels it is near impossible to properly disperse them through powder. DIY Cosmetic Colloidal Botanicals™ are bonded to Mica in a similar way that pigments are bonded to Mica.

  • Like Mica they will disperse evenly and easily through your powder.
    • They are highly active and may be used at levels as low as 0.5%.
    • The active botanicals may be used one at a time or combined together.
    • Our colloidal botanicals are cosmetically pure and need no preservation.
    • They may be added to any powder base including one that you may have purchased at a shop.
    • A little goes a long way making them cost effective.

Under Eye Care 
Colloidal Guarana 1% 
Colloidal Horsechesnut 1% 
Horse Chestnut is reputed to cosmetically improve the appearance of varicose veins, relief of swelling. Clinical studies have proven the effectiveness of its active ingredient on improving the health of the skin by preventing “capillary fragility” which leads to "leaking" from the capillaries into the tissue, which causes edema. 
Guarana contains a substance called guaranine that is identical to caffeine derived from other sources, for example coffee or tea. It is reputed to have potential as an antioxidant and can be used to promote circulation.

Combat Redness 
Colloidal Licorice 1% 
Colloidal Chamomile 1%

Licorice Root is said to have amazing anti-inflammatory properties and the extract can be used for topical applications. It can also be used in skin care formulations to soothe and relax dry and tired skin. The ingredient that is responsible for the skin whitening aspect of the plant is known as glabridin. Glabridin inhibits pigmentation by preventing tyrosinase activation. Studies have shown that it can provide a considerable skin brightening effect while remaining non-toxic to the melanin forming cells.
Chamomile has been clinically proven to have anti-inflammatory and repairing properties. This could be useful in treating rashes and dermatitis.The active ingredient apigenin in chamomile has anti-histamic properties.

Fight Against Aging 
Sea Buckthorn 1% 
Olive Leaf 1% 
Rosehip 1% 
Green Tea 1%

Rosehip is high in vitamin C as well as 32 other minerals and vitamins such as beta carotene, bioflavinoids, calcium, citrates, citric acid, iron malates, malic acid, niacin, phosphorus and vitamins A, B1, B2, E, K. Being rich in Vitamin C it contains natural anti-oxidant properties and can be used in skin care products to improve the elasticity of the skin and as an ingredient for astringents. It also has anti-inflammatory properties 
Olive Leaf contains nearly 100 phytochemicals and essential nutrients may be used in skin care preparations to soothe dry, stressed skin and restore it to it's youthful appearance. Olive Leaf Extract is also noted for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory in addition to anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties. 
Green tea extract is said to help repair the effects of aging and environmental factors. The active constituents in green tea are the Catechin - Polyphenols. Green tea catechins are potent antioxidants. A key component in Green Tea (eppigallocatecin gallate) has been found to reduce some forms of human cancer induced by physical and environmental carcinogens.