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Learn how to make a DIY Blush with this tutorial – it's makeup that you could seriously (safely) eat
The next in my continuing series of how to make your own natural homemade beauty products (see DIY Deodorant , DIY Eyeliner, or DIY Bronzer), is how to make your own blush.
DIY Blush
Now blush is definitely one of those things to pay attention to the ingredients of, as many of them have nasty ingredients in them.
And even the more natural ones often contain corn, which many people don't tolerate very well.
Why Worry About Toxins or Ingredients Like Corn in Blush?
For those of you wondering why you would bother worrying about what goes on your skin, think of things like the nicotine patch.
You put that ON your skin, yet the ingredients absorb into your skin, right?
Our skin is one of our biggest organs and it absorbs things quite easily. It also keeps things out as well, but a large number of the toxins that find their way into our bodies either get ingested or absorbed.
Or if you are trying to be really good not eating certain ingredients yet you put them on your skin – how many times a day do you put your hands near your mouth?
So to prevent the yucky ingredient in mouth syndrome, I made a toxin-free, corn-free, garbage-free blush that I would feel completely safe putting on my skin.
All Natural, Safe Ingredients You Could Eat!
I've had a lot of success with the different color combos I have come up with.
The color goes on beautifully and lasts all day long and the ingredients are so clean that I wouldn’t blink to eat them.
Try that with one of those blushes you can find at the cosmetic counter in a department store! Yuck!
The ingredients include things like arrowroot powder, hibiscus powder, beetroot powder, peach powder, and cocoa powder.
How to apply this Homemade Blush
This type of blush works best if you dip the brush into the mixture, then sort of blot/blend into the lid of the container or the back of your hand, then apply.
If you have ever used any mineral blushes, like from Bare Minerals, etc, this is the same principle.
Sometimes people have drier skin where this blush tends to fall off quicker – in that case it's best to apply this immediately after moisturizing.
How to Mix the Colors and Make this DIY Blush
As you can see in this picture below, you can dramatically vary the color based on the ingredients and proportions of the ingredients you use.
Always start out with arrowroot powder as a base (it applies to your skin very nicely and smoothly and holds the other colors well) and then add the color components.
I like to experiment to see which combination I like best, but typically I have a few combos on hand to suit my mood or outfit or even how tan I am.
It’s kind of addicting to see how many different colors you can come up with, and even use different ingredients to see if it makes a difference.
All you need to do though is mix the ingredients in a small container. That's it!
Where to find the ingredients:
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You can make your own beetroot powder by dehydrating beets and then grinding them in a food processor, but I find it just easier to buy them. I get mine from Amazon.
I also found the Hibiscus Powder on Amazon.
The cocoa powder and arrowroot powder I get at my local grocery store.
The peach powder is from freeze-dried Peaches that I use for a number of things (toppings on cookies, snacks, trail mixes, etc) and I get mine on Amazon too. I just powder it in a small spice/coffee grinder.
The containers I use are from Amazon, but you can also just use a small glass jar.
What I use as a moisturizer
I often get questions about what moisturizer I use on my face, and I love the Blu Berry Elixir Serum from Primal Life Organics.
LIKE MAKING YOUR OWN PRODUCTS?
If you like making your own homemade products, check out my Homemade Gifts Book which has many beauty products you can make for friends, family, or yourself.
It comes WITH printable labels for each product to make them look profesh and chic too
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Hi. I love this recipes. Im thinking about making it in cream texture. But long lasting. Any idea?
Thanks ????
Hi Ayu – I haven’t really attempted the cream texture as I’ve never had much luck in making commercial creams look good on me, but this post by the Wellness Mama looks to be promising: http://wellnessmama.com/5687/natural-creme-blush/
Thanks, awesome post. Wonderful job Michelle. I’m certainly going to try this. But first, please is baking cocoa the same thing as cocoa powder? Also, while we’re at it, is corn starch the same thing as corn flour? I’m trying a lot of DIY stuff. Trying the DIY crayon lipstick. Still hoping to make the foundation. Thus the corn starch question.
Hi Kiki-
So cocoa powder and baking cocoa are the same thing (just make sure if you get baking cocoa that it is JUST cocoa and not cocoa mixed with something like sugar). And no, corn starch is different from corn flour. I personally use arrowroot powder/starch but both arrowroot and corn starch are a very fine white powder. Corn flour is a coarse yellow flour made from ground up dried corn. Definitely use corn starch, not flour 🙂
Hi One L Michele ;),
I’d love to make this a cream blush. Any ideas?
Thanks!
2 L Michelle
Hey 2 L Michelle 🙂
I honestly don’t know this one as every time I’ve tried using a cream blush I’ve looked like a clown (and a scary one, not the funny kind). But it looks like Katie over at Wellness Mama has an answer for you: http://wellnessmama.com/5687/natural-creme-blush/ Hopefully that will work for you!
Thank you! I’ll check it out.
This is really amazing and ingenuitive. I will definitely try it out! I am so sorry to hear that you suffer from Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis AND Celiac Disease, but obviously you are making the best of everything and seeking to help others. I don’t know you, but I already have an enormous respect for you. Best wishes!
Thanks so much Kat. I appreciate your kind words!
Hi! I love this!
I tried it today, they looked amazing, but when trying to put it on it basically just brushed off. I even tried putting foundation on so it had something to stick to but still didn’t work. Any ideas?
Hmm, interesting. I use it everyday and haven’t had any issues with that so let’s see if we can troubleshoot it. I’ll send you an email and we will work through it!
I have had the same issue… any recomendations?
I think we figured out that if you use a moisturizer or sunscreen right before applying it tends to stay better. I always use an oil-based serum (the C-ex I mention above) each morning and then apply this blush and that could be one reason why I have no issues with it staying. If your skin is completely dry (or if you tend to have dry skin) it might not adhere as well. Also, making sure you have enough arrowroot powder since that is really what helps it stick. I hope these can help you!
Do you have a foundation or concealer recipe?
No, sorry, unfortunately I don’t at the moment.
This is the best idea I’ve seen in a while. Can’t wait to try it!
Hi Michele,
I am looking forward to trying this! I rarely wear makeup anymore and have converted to a clean foundation and powder from scratch mommy but have yet to try a blush! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Definitely! I hope you enjoy it!
I’m looking forward to trying this!
What is something natural I could add for some sparkle?
How long will this last? Do you need to add a preservative?
Hey Trisha- If you want some sparkle I’d recommend putting a bit of mica in it. Now, be warned that there is some research out there that says mica can harm your lungs, but it is also for very large amounts (like for miners of the mica). That being said, I’d be careful not to breathe in when applying the blush if that concerns you. Just take a deep breath or something 🙂 (I know, not the most pleasant thing on earth, what we do for beauty). And this will last about 3-4 months before I would probably throw it out and start a new batch. It technically is food so every time you put a brush to your face and then back into the blush you introduce bacteria. But other than the 3-4 month limit I wouldn’t say you’d need a preservative to make it last. It’s simple enough to concoct that I’d just go ahead and make a new one at that time.
Try synthetic mica instead!! Plus, the tea mica is usually sourced in unethical ways, so I always opt for synthetic 🙂
I so want to make this ty for sharing
Definitely Linda! Let me know if you make it!
I LOVE this idea! You are always so clever!!!!
Thanks Trisha 🙂 LOVING your new ebook right now. My photos are going to go to a whole new level!
Too good
I m diy fan n this one is amazing
Thank you
Just a doubt does hibiscus cause facial hair coz v use hibiscus to improve hair growth
I have never heard of it causing facial hair! I’ve been using it for over a year and haven’t had any issues. Think you are pretty safe.