We’ve All Been There — The Oompa Loompa Surprise

You put on foundation.
It matches perfectly.
You look amazing.

Then…
Two hours later…

You look like you accidentally competed in a spray-tan competition.

This is called oxidation, and the chemistry behind it is fascinating.

🔬🍊 1. What Is Oxidation?

Oxidation is a chemical reaction between makeup ingredients and:

• oxygen

• your skin’s oils

• your skin’s pH

• environmental factors

When pigments oxidize, they darken or turn orange.

🎨💄 2. Iron Oxides: The Real Culprit

Iron oxides are stable pigments — but they react with skin oils.

The more sebum your skin produces, the more oxidation occurs.

🌡️🔥 3. Heat Accelerates Oxidation

Warm climates = faster reactions.
Foundation literally “cooks” on the skin.

🧴💥 4. Nut Oils in Foundations Make Oxidation WORSE

Nut oils (almond, argan, shea) are:

• rich in lipids

• oxidize easily

• unstable in heat

• react with pigments

Meaning: nut-oil formulas turn orange faster.

Nut-free = more stable = better wear.

🧪✨ 5. Modern Formulas Use Stabilizers to Prevent Oxidation

Silicones
Film formers
Ester blends
Antioxidants

These keep foundation color-true.

⭐ Final Thought: The Oompa Loompa era is over — thanks to good chemistry

Nut-free, stable formulas = no more surprise tangerine face.

🌿 The EpiLynx Promise:
Stable pigments. No nut oils. No oxidation surprises.