Commercial cosmetics often contain harmful chemicals like BHA, BHT, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, and heavy metals. These toxins can be absorbed by your skin, causing irritation. Besides being potentially harmful, commercial cosmetics can also be quite expensive. If you’re looking for a way to maintain great skin without the harmful chemicals and high costs, consider making your own cosmetics at home.

How to Make a Homemade Natural Blush

Creating your own cosmetics is simpler than you might think. Herbal ingredients are easy to find, and making your own blush is a great starting point. You can find all the necessary ingredients online.

Ingredients/Materials:
– Arrowroot
– Hibiscus powder
– Beet root powder
– Peach petal flower
– Cocoa powder
– Travel-size glass cosmetic containers
– Small bowl
– Measuring spoons
– Spoon

Health Benefits of the Ingredients:

Arrowroot
Arrowroot is a small herb native to South America, known for its broad leaves and small tubers. It’s commonly used as a digestion aid and in gluten-free baking, but it also works well as a skin absorbent and thickening agent. Its light texture is easily absorbed by the skin without causing buildup.

Hibiscus
Hibiscus is an exotic plant with trumpet-shaped petals in various colors like red, pale yellow, and pink. It’s often used in teas and medicines and offers several skin benefits, including increased elasticity, antioxidant richness, even skin tone, purification, and moisture boosting.

Beet Root
Beet root is a versatile tuber that not only adds a beautiful color to your skin but is also high in folate, which stimulates the production and repair of skin cells. Whether applied to your face or eaten, beets contribute to great skin.

Cocoa Powder
Cocoa powder is rich in antioxidants that help repair skin cells and neutralize harmful free radicals. For the best results, use the highest quality cocoa powder available.

Method:

The amounts you use will vary depending on your skin tone. Start with about 1/2 teaspoon of arrowroot and adjust the other ingredients to achieve your desired shade. More arrowroot will result in a softer, lighter blush.

Warm-Pink Blush
For a medium-olive skin tone, a maroonish blush works well. Mix 1/2 teaspoon each of arrowroot, cocoa, hibiscus, and beet root powders. Blend well with a spoon.

Pink-Red Blush
Combine equal parts of hibiscus, beet root, and arrowroot powders for a pretty pink blush that brightens both light and dark skin tones.

Peachy Blush
For a subtle flush, mix one part each of beet root, peach petal, and arrowroot powders. This blend is ideal for lighter skin tones.

Storage:

Store your homemade blush in airtight glass cosmetic containers. Make small batches to keep them fresh, as each use introduces skin oils to the powder. Small batches will stay fresher for longer.