Flower Petal Homemade Blush Recipe
Yield: 2 ounces
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Small bowl
- Spoon
- Clean jar with sifter
Materials
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- 2–3 teaspoons pigment (iron oxide, beetroot powder, and cocoa powder are easiest to find)
- ½ teaspoon ground flower petals (rose, chamomile, hibiscus, or any other flower with a natural color)
- 2–3 drops skin-safe essential oil (lavender, chamomile, and rose work well)
Instructions
- Grind the flower petals into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle or a coffee grinder. Ensure there are no lumps and the powder is smooth.
- In a small bowl, combine the arrowroot and powdered pigment until you reach the ideal shade.
- Gradually add the ground flower petal powder to the arrowroot and iron oxide mixture. Stir well to evenly distribute the color. You can add more or fewer flower petals depending on the shade of blush you prefer.
- Test a small amount on your cheek to ensure the color and texture meet your preferences. Adjust the color if necessary.
- Add 2–3 drops of your chosen skin-safe essential oil into the mixture and stir well. Then transfer to a clean cosmetic jar with a sifter.
Notes
Use a blush brush or your fingers to gently apply the homemade blush to your cheeks, blending it for a natural look. You can build up the color by layering the blush until you achieve the desired intensity.
Remember that homemade blush may not have the same consistency or staying power as commercial products, so you may need to apply more often.
Optional Shades
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- Bright Coral Pink: 2 parts arrowroot powder, 1 part French pink clay, 1 part ultramarine pink iron oxide
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- Soft Pink: 1 part beetroot powder, 1 part arrowroot powder
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- Reddish Pink: 2 parts pomegranate powder, 1 part arrowroot powder, 1 part cocoa powder
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- Terracotta: 2 parts arrowroot powder, 1 part cocoa powder, 1 part beetroot powder, small scoop ultramarine pink iron oxide