How to Make Dusting Powder

Nothing feels quite as heavenly as patting on some feather-light dusting powder after a shower or bath. Name brands bought from a department store can be expensive, however, not to mention that the scent could compete with your favorite fragrance. Here's a way to save money and personalize your own dusting powder at the same time.

Things You'll Need

• Small mixing bowl
• Spoon
• Measuring cup (1/2)
• 1/2 cup talcum powder
• 1/2 cup baking soda
• 1/2 cup borax
• A few drops of perfume
• 1 shaker container with lid

Instructions

1. Mix together the talcum powder, baking soda and borax in a small mixing bowl and stir well so that all three ingredients are blended.

2. Sprinkle several drops of your favorite perfume into the bowl and mix thoroughly with the dry ingredients.

3. Gently sift the powder into a shaker container with a tight lid. Inexpensive shaker containers can be purchased from venues such as The Container Store, craft supply stores, or drugstores.

4. Store in a cool, dry place.

Tips & Warnings

• If you prefer to apply your new dusting powder with a fluffy puff instead of sprinkling it into your hand or directly onto your skin, an alternative storage method is to use a small storage container. This can be square or round and of a dimension that can comfortably accommodate a powder puff. Individual powder puffs can be purchased in the bath section of a drugstore and will last for quite a long time.

• Is there someone on your shopping ilst who is a challenge to shop for? Custom dusting powder makes an inexpensive but lovely gift.

• Essential oils can be substituted for the perfume if you prefer. Make sure, though, that the drops are very small or else the dry ingredients will immediately cling and make a mini snowball.