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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 week.
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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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