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Body Powder
Recipe:
For rosy skin
1 oz. dried rose pedals
3 oz. corn starch
5 drops rose otto (Rosa damascena) or rose geranium (Pelargonium
graveolens) essential oil
Grind the rose pedals in a coffee mill. In a sealed
jar, mix the pedals well with the cornstarch and rose oil. Store in
a dark place for about a week. Strain through a fine sieve to get
rid of any lumps, and pour into a powder container. Use 2-3 times
per week if you have normal or slightly dry skin.
For oily, blemished, sweaty skin
1/2 oz. dried lavender flowers
2 oz. cornstarch
1/3 oz. zinc-oxide powder
2 oz. white cosmetic clay
Grind the flowers in a coffee mill to a fine powder.
Add the other ingredients; grind briefly. Strain through a fine
sieve to get rid of any lumps. Pour into a powder container. Use
daily for oily skin.
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For refreshment
2 oz. cornstarch
2 oz. white cosmetic clay
10 drops peppermint essential oil
In a sealed jar, shake the cornstarch with the clay
and peppermint oil. Set aside in a dark place for 1 week. Pass the
powder through a fine sieve to remove any lumps. Pour the powder
into a container.
For athlete's foot
4 oz. cornstarch
1/3 oz. zinc-oxide powder
10 drops tea-tree oil
Shake all the ingredients together in a jar. Set
aside in a dark place for about 1 week. Pass through a sieve to
remove lumps; pour into a container. Rub in the powder after washing
your feet well.
Take Care!
Cornstarch, while usually well tolerated by sensitive skin, can
cause an allergic reaction in people with hay fever or breathing
difficulties. Be sure to test a small amount before using. |
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Application:
With a fluff brush or powder puff, dab your skin gently with the
powder. Brush off any excess with your hands or a tissue. For normal
or slightly oily skin, use a powder daily after bathing and
moisturizing (let the lotion dry); for dry skin, use three times a
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Ingredient Benefits:
White cosmetic clay for oily skin: A diluted extract
of witch-hazel leaves and twigs will alleviate skin inflammation and
acne. Witch-hazel has an anti-inflammatory effect and acts as a
disinfectant, which enables it to provide relief of painful and
slow-to-heal pustules. Witch-hazel is also mildly astringent, and
will reduce and constrict your pores, making them appear smaller.
Cornstarch for sensitive skin: Cornstarch is a very fine,
starchy, white powder made from dried corn kernels. The powder not
only absorbs perspiration but also is soothing to the skin. It is
especially recommended for infants and, alone or in a body-powder
recipe, for people with inflamed or very sensitive skin.
Peppermint oil for cooling: Essential oil of peppermint
(Mentha piperita) is extremely refreshing and invigorating. When
added to a body powder, it helps cool the body gently and
continuously.
Tea-tree oil for disinfecting: A potent antibacterial and
fungicidal agent, essential oil of tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia)
makes an excellent plant remedy for athlete's foot. The oil has an
earthy, fresh scent.
Lavender flowers for soothing fragrance: Lavender flowers
are sweetly fragrant. They lend a refreshing and very calming note
to powders. They also help keep the skin soft and smooth.
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