A few recipe notes that may be helpful: - If you don't have orris root, replace it with more starch. The orris root gives this powder a bit of pigmentation and scent, so you may wish to add in some extra essential oils and/or pigment if you choose to omit it. - The magnesium stearate is what turns this into a pressed powder. You can omit it if you prefer a loose powder. - While this method produces a perfectly usable pressed powder, please keep in mind it won't be as strong as a machine-pressed product. However, you can always press it back into shape if you accidently drop it or dig in too hard with your brush. - You can play around with the proportions of the zinc, orris root, starch, and calcium carbonate as long as it equals 20.5 grams total. The different powders have different properties (for example starch is quite sheer and good for oil-control, whereas the zinc adds opacity and a bit of sun protection), so feel free to alter it to best suit your skin. - If you added in a large amount of additional pigment and are having trouble getting the powder to press, add some more magnesium stearate to the mix (the magnesium stearate need to be equal to about 10% of the powder by weight for it to press properly).
I never get tired of these videos, and this one came just in time! I've been experimenting with a homemade arrowroot powder pigmented with cocoa, cinnamon, and cloves. I achieved probably the closest shade to my skin tone that I've ever had, since I could customize it. However, it can look "overpowdered" and be a little too efficient at stopping shine, even more than my store-bought powders! This recipe gives me just the keys I need to improve mine. Thanks, and the powder looks lovely on you! How exciting that you even found the original product, intact!
I love the look of face powder but my skin is sooo dry I have to bypass it sadly. What a wonder recipe! I'd look like a powdered prune! Lucky people with lovely complexions. I love all the recipes and videos you provide for us! 💗
A thing women used to do (during the same time period this recipe is from) is apply a thick layer of cold cream, let it soak in for a minute, wipe off any excess, and then immediately apply their powder. It both helped the powder to stick but also helped to moisturize the skin. Not sure if that would help? Might be worth a try if you feel like experimenting :)
I make Victorian and Edwardian toiletries, the advice given in those manuals (including the one used here) is usually to pressed powders several times through a sieve to mix, and i find this very effective. People with sensitive skin should just check themselves with Orris root first, it's a known allergen.
Wow, Kate, you put a LOT of effort into making this powder. I think I enjoy watching you work rather then make it myself. And that vintage container still filled with powder...amazing! Did you try it out? Does it smell nice? It is neat to think of how long ago someone made that container just waiting for you to find it. (And, by the way, Buster is looking good) :0)
I've been really tempted to try out the historical powder but putting on 100 year old makeup seems like a bad idea 😆. It does still have a faint but quite nice smell though.
The easiest thing to do would be to replace it with more starch, or you could use a mix of starch and a white kaolin clay for a bit more oil control. Hope that helps!
A few recipe notes that may be helpful:
- If you don't have orris root, replace it with more starch. The orris root gives this powder a bit of pigmentation and scent, so you may wish to add in some extra essential oils and/or pigment if you choose to omit it.
- The magnesium stearate is what turns this into a pressed powder. You can omit it if you prefer a loose powder.
- While this method produces a perfectly usable pressed powder, please keep in mind it won't be as strong as a machine-pressed product. However, you can always press it back into shape if you accidently drop it or dig in too hard with your brush.
- You can play around with the proportions of the zinc, orris root, starch, and calcium carbonate as long as it equals 20.5 grams total. The different powders have different properties (for example starch is quite sheer and good for oil-control, whereas the zinc adds opacity and a bit of sun protection), so feel free to alter it to best suit your skin.
- If you added in a large amount of additional pigment and are having trouble getting the powder to press, add some more magnesium stearate to the mix (the magnesium stearate need to be equal to about 10% of the powder by weight for it to press properly).
This is a wonderful video. The powder you made looks lovely.
I love when you have found a new (old) recipe to share!
The powder looks lovely! Just a joy to watch as always 🌺
I never get tired of these videos, and this one came just in time! I've been experimenting with a homemade arrowroot powder pigmented with cocoa, cinnamon, and cloves. I achieved probably the closest shade to my skin tone that I've ever had, since I could customize it. However, it can look "overpowdered" and be a little too efficient at stopping shine, even more than my store-bought powders!
This recipe gives me just the keys I need to improve mine. Thanks, and the powder looks lovely on you! How exciting that you even found the original product, intact!
I love the look of face powder but my skin is sooo dry I have to bypass it sadly. What a wonder recipe! I'd look like a powdered prune! Lucky people with lovely complexions. I love all the recipes and videos you provide for us! 💗
Actually I might try this. I can't resist! 💗
@@rainicascadia5514 I wonder if you experimented a bit and see if you could build up the amount of oil(s) in the powder and see if that would help.
@@CandidLy1 Great idea! I'll try that💗
A thing women used to do (during the same time period this recipe is from) is apply a thick layer of cold cream, let it soak in for a minute, wipe off any excess, and then immediately apply their powder. It both helped the powder to stick but also helped to moisturize the skin. Not sure if that would help? Might be worth a try if you feel like experimenting :)
@@TheLongHairedFlapper That is a fantastic idea that I will be trying💗
I make Victorian and Edwardian toiletries, the advice given in those manuals (including the one used here) is usually to pressed powders several times through a sieve to mix, and i find this very effective.
People with sensitive skin should just check themselves with Orris root first, it's a known allergen.
Nearly impossible without some sort of mess happening !
Interesting and lovely.
Between the calcium and magnesium, it sounds like my medicine cabinet 🤭. Another great video. Thank you. I luv the huge puffs they used then
The lid says silk sifted, I wonder if it could be passed through silk?
Wow, Kate, you put a LOT of effort into making this powder. I think I enjoy watching you work rather then make it myself. And that vintage container still filled with powder...amazing! Did you try it out? Does it smell nice? It is neat to think of how long ago someone made that container just waiting for you to find it. (And, by the way, Buster is looking good) :0)
I've been really tempted to try out the historical powder but putting on 100 year old makeup seems like a bad idea 😆. It does still have a faint but quite nice smell though.
What would you recommend as a replacement for the calcium carbonate? After buying lots of this I discovered that I'm completely allergic 😕
The easiest thing to do would be to replace it with more starch, or you could use a mix of starch and a white kaolin clay for a bit more oil control. Hope that helps!
It does a lot! Thank you