Welcome to the Cosmetic Powders Guide in the Maker’s Corner Resource Centre.
Cosmetic powders are versatile ingredients that play an important role in handmade skincare, bath, body and cosmetic products. From soothing milk powders to botanical powders and other specialty ingredients, each powder offers its own unique properties and benefits for a wide variety of formulations.
Whether you’re creating face masks, facial cleansers, body scrubs, bath products, soaps or mineral cosmetics, these guides are designed to help you better understand cosmetic powders and confidently choose the right ingredient for your next handmade creation.
What You’ll Discover
Each cosmetic powder guide includes information such as:
What the powder is and where it comes from.
Key properties and benefits.
Suitable skin types.
Common uses in handmade products.
Recommended usage information.
Storage recommendations.
Shelf life guidance.
Helpful formulation tips.
Safety considerations.
Product ideas and creative applications.
Explore the Cosmetic Powder Guides
Select one of the cosmetic powder guides below to learn more.
🔒 Colloidal Oatmeal Guide
Discover why Colloidal Oatmeal is one of the most popular ingredients for soothing and protecting the skin in handmade skincare products.
🔒 Coconut Milk Powder Guide
Learn about the moisturising, nourishing and skin-conditioning benefits of Coconut Milk Powder.
🔒 Goat’s Milk Powder Guide
Explore the rich, creamy properties of Goat’s Milk Powder and why it is a favourite ingredient in soaps, bath products and skincare formulations.
🔒 Seaweed Powder Guide
Discover the mineral-rich benefits of Seaweed Powder and how it can be incorporated into a variety of handmade skincare and bath products.
More cosmetic powder guides will continue to be added to the Maker’s Corner Resource Centre as our ingredient library grows.
🔒 Password Protected Guides
The individual cosmetic powder guides are password protected and available to eligible Maker’s Corner customers.
Simply click on the powder guide you wish to view. If the guide is password protected, you will be prompted to enter your password before access is granted.
Please Note
The information provided throughout these guides is intended for educational purposes and is designed to help makers better understand the properties and uses of cosmetic powders in handmade bath, body and skincare products.
Always refer to your supplier’s documentation for recommended usage rates, safety information and storage requirements before incorporating any cosmetic powder into your formulations.