How to Make Your own Soothing Floral Scented Body Powder

Make this for yourself or as a gift. The lovely floral fragrance of this body powder will help make everything right in the world again.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 tablespoons of dried fragrant rose petals (such as David Austin’s “Mary Rose” or “Abraham D'Arby”)
• ½ cup of cornstarch (arrowroot can be used)
• 2 tablespoons white cosmetic clay
• 8 drops of pure lavender essential oil
• 5 drops of pure rose or palmrosa essential oil
• 1 drop pure ylang ylang essential oil

1. In a clean coffee grinder or food processor, grind the rose petals to a powder.

2. Thoroughly mix the rose powder with the cornstarch and clay.

3. Add the oil drops one at a time, mixing thoroughly with your fingers after each addition.

4. Place powder in a tightly covered container and allow to sit for 2 to 4 days so that the oils can fully permeate the powder.

Tips & Warnings

• Only use pure essential oils and fine cosmetic grade clay.

Resources

• White Clay Source
• White Clay Source
• On Using Clays
• Young Living Essential Oils
• Ananda Apothecary

[kathypi01]

on 12/13/2008 as soon as I get a minute, I will try this, very good how to, thanks kathy

[HairCrazy]

on 12/13/2008 I am going to have to try this! Thanks!