How to Make Your own Soothing Floral Scented Body Powder

Experiment with different essential oils for a unique scent.

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.

Things You'll Need

• 2 tbsp. dried fragrant rose petals
• 1/2 cup cornstarch (arrowroot can be used)
• 2 tbsp. 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

Instructions

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.