B for Blush/Bronzer..

I have been reading up a lot on natural skin care and make up and I am totally fascinated with the numerous options nature has to offer us! Most of what we want is available in abundance in nature, yet we keep creating stuff that not only harms us but also disturbs our ecosystem.

For all those interested in make-up, have you given a thought about what goes into those tubes and pots of color that sit in your vanity case? Most of us wouldn’t have.. It’s not just with make-up/skin care or personal care .. but as consumers, more often than not we are so oblivious of the world around us that we get carried away by false promises and the glitzy and glamorous advertisements thrown at us. Hope this gets you thinking..

On that note, I would like to share with you a recipe to make your own natural blush/bronzer. Please keep in mind that making your own make-up is more of an art than science as you have to experiment a bit to arrive at a color/tone that suits you best. What’s better than customizing make-up which is all natural to perfectly suit your skin? So let’s get started..

The ingredients can be bought off stores selling heath supplements, vitamins or the internet.

What you will require:

Arrow root powder or Organic Corn Starch powder for the base

Beet root powder or Hibiscus powder for the colour

Cocoa powder or Cinnamon powder for depth.

The quantity of the ingredients required depends on how much blush you want to make. Since the ingredients are dehydrated (free of moisture), you wouldn't have to worry about bacteria, which leaves you with a preservative free formulation. However it is always safe to make such products in small batches, (don’t worry about the hassle of making it as it’s a very quick & easy process) as bacteria may accumulate over time if the product comes in contact with unclean brushes/hands or even through air.

Method:

Take a tablespoon of arrowroot powder and keep adding beet root powder or hibiscus powder (depending on what color you want) in small quantities until you get the desired tone. A tiny bit of cocoa powder or cinnamon powder can be added for depth. If you wish to make a bronzer, substitute the beet powder/hibiscus powder with cocoa and cinnamon powder (for glow) to arrive at the desired tone. If you think you have arrived at a very dark shade, you can add more arrow root powder to lighten it.

Mix the ingredients well and store it in a clean and dry container. Voila! You have your own customized natural blush.

Hope you have fun making it and do share your experience with me. If you have other ways of making natural blush, you are most welcome to share them here. Take care and stay healthy!