Halloween Makeup

Draculas, Goblins, Mummy's - Oh My! Here's a few Halloween Make Up recipes that will liven up your costumes. Be sure to test the recipes out the day before to check for allergic reactions.

Fake Blood
Here's a recipe for fake blood that will ooze and drip like the real thing.

• 1/2 teaspoon cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons hot water
• 2 Tablespoons corn syrup
• 15-20 drops red food coloring

Mix cocoa and hot water. Add in the corn syrup and stir well. Mix in the food coloring. Mixture can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week.

Freaky Flesh
Here's a recipe to create flesh wounds.

• 3 Tablespoons oatmeal
• 1 Tablespoon water
• 1 Tablespoon Elmer's Glue
• 1 Tablespoon cornstarch

Mix all ingredients until a thick paste forms. Apply mixture to clean, dry skin with a spatula or popsicle stick. Let the mixture dry 15 minutes. Use immediately, it does not store well.

Scars and Scabs
This recipe will make realistic scars, scabs and wrinkles on your skin.

• 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin mix (Knox)
• 1 Tablespoon hot water
• Red food coloring

Stir gelatin and hot water until the gelatin dissolves. Let the mixture cool until it thickens. Apply to clean and dry skin. To make a scab, scar or burn, apply a thick layer on your skin and add 1-2 drops of food coloring to make the wound look fresh. You can also use makeup over the mixture for this mixture will harden quickly so work fast. Use immediately, it does not store well.