Customizable Beetroot Blush

Hi all!

Today I'm sharing an easy peasy method for making your own non-toxic, all natural blush! It only takes three ingredients and can be completely customized to your preferred shade!

All you need to get blushing is fine beetroot powder (I buy mine from Mountain Rose Herbs), arrowroot powder (can find in many grocery stores; similar to cornstarch), and cacao powder. If you're going for a more pinky color, you don't even need the cacao!

Start by putting about 1 & 1/2 teaspoons arrowroot powder into your container. If you have an old powder blush container, perfect! My blush is currently in a baggie until I can get a container, but works all the same (now I'm blushing ☺️)!

Now add beetroot powder incrementally until you reach your desired pink hue. For a more peachy, bronzed pink blush, add a small amount of cacao powder incrementally as well. To start, I recommend 1/4 teaspoon and you can build from there.

From the bottom left image above, I added another 1/2 teaspoon beetroot powder and 1/4 teaspoon cacao...my total amounts ended up being 1 & 1/2 teaspoons arrowroot powder, 1 & 1/4 teaspoons beetroot powder, and 1/2 teaspoon cacao powder. I have medium dark, olive skin so I needed a fairly dark blush to make an impact.

My finished product!!

Simply apply as you would regular powder blush. Make sure your face is moisturized prior to application, but give the moisturizer 10 minutes or so to set in before you apply. Moisturized skin will help the blush stick, but too much moisture might cause things to get  a little funky :)

Happy Blushing!

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Sweet & Salty Scrub

Anybody else out there LOVE a good body scrub? I've loved them since I was a teenager...smooth, silky skin, deliciously-scented ingredients, a renewed purpose in life (okay, maybe I took that a bit far)..but seriously, what's not to love?

One of my favorite things about making my own body care products is how many of the ingredients I already have in my home...particularly, in my kitchen! I am a lover of all things food-related, so whipping up fresh ingredients into awesome personal care creations is a fusion I can't resist. Today I'm sharing a super simple, 5-minute recipe for a salt- and sugar-based scrub that will leave your skin soft, moisturized, and lightly scented. Best of all, the scent is totally customizable to your needs and preferences!

I made this batch up in an energizing, drool-worthy Tangerine Vanilla scent, but you could just as easily make a relaxing before-bed Lavender blend, an invigorating Peppermint version, or whatever tickles your (nose's) fancy. You could even leave it unscented if you prefer. Okay, I'm done babbling...here's the recipe:

Sweet & Salty Scrub
1/2 cup dead sea salt (or other sea salt)
1/3 cup raw sugar (mine is very coarsely ground, but you may prefer a finer sugar)
1/4 cup virgin coconut oil (or more, depending on how "liquidy" you want your finished product to be)
30-40 drops essential oils of choice (I used 15 drops tangerine and 25 drops vanilla)

Gently warm the coconut oil, on the stove or in the microwave, until liquid. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, and transfer to an airtight jar for storage. Keeps about 1 month. Make sure you label your jar with a name and expiration date! A beautifully labeled jar is more tantalizing to use from, anyway =)

To use, simply scoop out a small handful either before or in the shower and rub gently over the skin (not for use on the face!). Then rinse!

Hope you all enjoy!
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