Whenever you get tired of being yourself... try painting a new face!
This DIY recipe uses ingredients you likely already have, making it convenient and cost-effective. It also provides a wonderful opportunity to explore the science behind how these ingredients work together.
This recipe is guaranteed to make you smile.
What You Will Need:
- 1/2 teaspoon Cold Cream or Face Cream
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon Water
- Food Coloring
- Measuring Spoons
- Small Containers with Lids
- Spoon
- Small Paintbrush
What You Do:
- Mix cold cream and cornstarch together in a small plastic container until well blended.
- Add water drop-by-drop, stirring until the mixture is creamy.
You may not need all the water. - Add food coloring one drop at a time until you get the color you like.
CAUTION: Don't put too many drops of food coloring into your mixture! Too much coloring can stain your skin temporarily. - Continue adding food coloring for as many colors as you would like to make.
- Use your homemade paint to create designs on your face with a small paintbrush.
- Need to wash your face? Just use soap and water and you'll be back to being you.
Variations:
- Face Paint can be stored in an air-tight container to be used again at a later date.
The Science:
The main ingredient in cold cream is typically a blend of water and various oils, including mineral oil or lanolin. Cold cream acts as a moisturizing base, ensuring the face paint glides on smoothly on the skin and stays put without drying out.
The cornstarch serves as a thickening agent. It absorbs moisture and gives the face paint the right consistency, making it easy to apply and helping it to stay in place on the skin.
