I have dry, sensitive, eczema prone skin so I decided to make myself a foundation that would be soothing on my skin. I used approximately 18% Zinc Oxide, 4% iron oxides, 59% E45 Cream and 19% Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser Primer (19%).
According to the Cosmetic Ingredients database Zinc Oxide has the following functions:
- UV Filter
- UV Absorber
- Skin Protecting
- Antimicrobial
- Light Stabilizer
Although Zinc Oxide is a sunscreen I haven't done any spf testing so I plan to wear the foundation on top of my usual sunscreen. The foundation came out redder and darker than my natural complexion so I need to adjust the ratio of iron oxides.