White Formula For Face Painting

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Beginner
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Gentle, DIY face paint base safe for kids and easy to color
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This simple, homemade face paint formula creates a smooth, creamy base that is gentle on sensitive skin and easy to customize. Made with just shortening, cornstarch, and flour, it offers a matte finish that is far less greasy than traditional petroleum-based paints. The mixture blends effortlessly into a paste that can be tinted with any food coloring to match your theme, from bright greens for superheroes to earthy browns for cavemen. It is an excellent budget-friendly alternative to store-bought kits, especially for parties or holiday celebrations. While it may become slightly shiny after extended wear due to body heat, it washes off easily with soap and water, making cleanup a breeze for parents.

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White Formula For Face Painting

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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6 Calories: 32.0

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This simple, homemade face paint formula creates a smooth, creamy base that is gentle on sensitive skin and easy to customize. Made with just shortening, cornstarch, and flour, it offers a matte finish that is far less greasy than traditional petroleum-based paints. The mixture blends effortlessly into a paste that can be tinted with any food coloring to match your theme, from bright greens for superheroes to earthy browns for cavemen. It is an excellent budget-friendly alternative to store-bought kits, especially for parties or holiday celebrations. While it may become slightly shiny after extended wear due to body heat, it washes off easily with soap and water, making cleanup a breeze for parents.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the white shortening, cornstarch, and white flour on a small plate or mixing bowl.
  2. Use a rubber spatula to blend the ingredients together, mashing and stirring until a smooth, consistent paste is formed.
  3. Add 3-4 drops of glycerin to the mixture and blend thoroughly to achieve a creamy consistency.
  4. Add a few drops of food coloring to the paste and mix well until the desired color is achieved.
  5. For brown shades, mix in 2.5 teaspoons of cocoa powder into the base mixture and blend until uniform.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 32.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.6g4%
Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 2.1g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Sugars 0.2g
Protein 0.3g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: face paint, diy, kids, craft, party, homemade, safe, gentle, coloring, masking, halloween, costume, school, budget, non-toxic
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