Ayurvedic powders in cosmetics: fruit, herbal, rice, silk

Cosmetic powders are one of the types of active ingredients that can be used in a very wide range of handmade cosmetics recipes. Their use is not limited to decorative cosmetics or ubtans.

What are cosmetic powders made of

Powders are finely dispersed homogeneous powders mainly from plants, usually leaves (herbal, flower powders), fruits (fruit powders), seeds (rice, oat powder) are used, with the exception of silk and pearl powder, for its production they use a product of animal origin - silkworm cocoons and natural pearls. Most cosmetic powders do not dissolve in water, but disperse, but there are exceptions. Some fruit powders can completely dissolve in water, and rice powder, when added to water, can create a viscous gel.

Method for making cosmetic powder

The main method for making cosmetic powders from various parts of plants is spray drying without the use of high temperatures. The raw material is crushed, mixed with water and air is passed through such an emulsion in a special way, the water evaporates and as a result a very fine homogeneous powder remains.

This method allows you to completely preserve all the properties of the original raw material: all the vitamins and nutrients remain unchanged in the finished powder.

Cosmetic powders: where and how to use them

Most often, cosmetic powders are used in decorative cosmetics and ubtans.

For decorative cosmetics: powders, blush and shadows, rice, silk and pearl powder are used as a filler and useful functional additive. But plant and herbal powders are very popular in ubtans, as well as in natural shampoos.

Rice and silk powder

Rice powder in cosmetics provides good glide and silkiness, makes the face literally porcelain. Rice powder can also be used as a substitute for talc or baby powder, and it is also added to dry shampoo recipes, combining it with corn starch.

Silk powder is a storehouse of amino acids, it contains 18 protein compounds and has a rejuvenating and moisturizing effect.

Both powders give the skin a matte finish, as they absorb excess sebum, so they are used not only in dry products, but also as a functional filler in creams and gels. In this case, the powders are always added at the final stage of preparing the emulsion or gel.

Rice powder can also be used in creams as a thickener, but in this case it must be added to the hot aqueous phase and stirred until a homogeneous gel is formed (1-4% will be enough to add to the aqueous phase). In addition, it is a good anti-inflammatory agent, stimulates tissue regeneration, makes the skin velvety and smooth, and in SPF products acts as a booster and enhances the protective effect of sunscreens.

Silk powder is a good moisturizing component, in addition, it provides additional protection from the sun and can be used as an active additive in creams for any skin type.

Herbal powders and flower powders

The culture of using herbal and flower powders came to us from Ayurveda. They are often used to make ubtans. It is believed that ubtan is one of the most ancient cosmetics, it is a mixture of very fine powders (herbs, clays, minerals) for cleansing the skin.

But herbal and flower powders can also be used in other cosmetics: as an additive to beldi soap from 5 to 20%, added to body wraps, face and hair masks, scrubs, solid shampoos.

In the Beurre store you can buy nettle powder, which is rich in vitamins (especially a lot of A and C) and minerals (sulfur, iron, silicon, calcium, potassium). It is useful in case of acne, eczema, dermatitis, brittle hair and nails. It can be added to solid and liquid shampoos.

Damask rose powder is obtained from petals. This bright and fragrant powder, which can be added to even creams. It very delicately cares for the skin and gives a refreshing and rejuvenating effect.

Fruit powders

Fruit powders can be both water-soluble and dispersible, such as orange powder from the Beurre store. They can be added to your cosmetics or used in pure form. But it is worth considering that if you are allergic to a certain fruit, then an allergic reaction to its powder may also persist.

Orange powder is ideal for oily skin care, including scalp care. It can be added to ubtans, beldi, scrubs, wraps and even bath bombs.

You can find ideas for using and recipes with rice, silk, rose, nettle and orange powders on our YouTube channel “Beurre Cosmetic Kitchen”.