DIY Natural Powder Blush
Make your own loose botanical blush with finely ground hibiscus, beetroot, arrowroot, and cacao powders. Choose from three tried-and-true shade combinations: Soft Peony Pink, Dusty Rose, or Chocolate Merlot ...or use the recipes as a starting point and adjust the color to make it your own.
Equipment
- 1 Small mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- 1 Small whisk or spoon
- 1 Fine-mesh sieve
- 1 Clean, dry container with lid
- 1 Blush brush, for application
- Optional: Mortar and pestle or clean coffee/spice grinder if your botanical powders need to be ground more finely.
Ingredients
Soft Peony Pink
- 2 tsp Hibiscus flower powder
- 1 Tbsp Arrowroot powder
Dusty Rose
- 2 tsp Beetroot powder
- 1 Tbsp Arrowroot powder
Chocolate Merlot
- ½ tsp Beetroot powder
- ½ tsp Hibiscus flower powder
- ½ tsp Cacao powder
Instructions
- Choose your shade. Add the ingredients for Soft Peony Pink, Dusty Rose, or Chocolate Merlot to a small, clean bowl.
- Mix thoroughly. Whisk or stir until the powders are completely blended and the color looks uniform.
- Check the texture. The finished blush should be very finely powdered. If you see larger pieces of hibiscus or beetroot, pass the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. If necessary, grind coarse botanical powders more finely before sifting again.
- Test the color. Apply a small amount to your skin with a blush brush. If you'd like a softer or lighter shade, add a small amount of arrowroot powder and mix thoroughly. For more depth or warmth, experiment with very small additions of the colored powders.
- Transfer and store. Spoon the finished blush into a clean, completely dry container and close tightly between uses.
Notes
- A little goes a long way. Tap a small amount onto your blush brush, remove the excess, and build the color gradually.
- Botanical powders can vary in color and texture depending on the supplier and batch, so your finished shade may look slightly different from mine.
- For the smoothest application, start with powders that are very finely ground. If your hibiscus or beetroot is coarse, grind and sift it before using it in your blush.
- Keep water and moisture out of the finished blush. Always use clean, dry tools and discard the product if you notice an unexpected change in its smell, appearance, or texture.
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