How to Make Baby Powder With Essential Oils
A baby’s skin is very delicate, and whenever possible you want to avoid using petroleum or chemical-infused products on their bodies. This simple-to-make baby powder adds a pleasant touch of fragrance to your child’s body, and has the added benefit of being a soothing scent.Note that you want to make this at least one day before using, to allow the ingredients to blend well.
Things You'll Need
- Pure Bois de Rose (Rosewood) essential oil
- Finely ground cornstarch
- Wide mouth glass jar with lid
Instructions
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Measure out 2 tablespoons of cornstarch into the glass jar. Because some cornstarch is more coarsely ground, you may want to further refine it into a more powdery substance using your coffee grinder.
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Choose 100% pure essential Bois de Rose oil-only pure essential oils offer healthful benefits. The label will state "100% pure." You can find them at health food stores and online. Don’t use synthetic oils-they do not have the same benefits. Bois de Rose is also sometimes called Rosewood.
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Add 5 drops of Bois de Rose essential oil to the cornstarch.
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Put on the lid, tighten and shake it well to mix the cornstarch and oils. Let the mixture sit one day, and then shake it well before using.
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Tips & Warnings
For sensitive skin, use fewer drops of essential oils.
Store all essential oils in a cool dry place. Keep the lids firmly closed to prevent evaporation, and keep away from sunlight.
To make a larger batch of baby powder, simply multiply proportions (4 tablespoons, 8, 12).
If any skin irritation occurs, stop using immediately.
