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Baby Powder

Source of Recipe

From "Organic Body Care Recipes" by Stephanie Tourles


Recipe Introduction

"This very gentle powder has only a hint of fragrance. It's perfect for keeping baby's (and adult's) sensitive skin soft and dry."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 1½ cups arrowroot
â—¦ ½ cup baking soda
â—¦ ½ cup calendula, chamomile, or elder flowers, very finely powdered
â—¦ ½ cup rice flour or cornstarch
â—¦ 20 drops Roman chamomile, lavender, or sweet orange essential oil


Recipe

Combine all ingredients except the essential oil in a large bowl or food processor. Stir slowly with a whisk or whirl in the food processor for 15 seconds until well blended.

Using a mortar and pestle, combine the essential oil drop by drop with 6 or 7 tablespoons of powder until the oil is absorbed. Add this oil mixture to the remaining powder and whisk the mixture slowly (to avoid making too much dust) or shake vigorously in a large container with a tight-fitting lid. If using a food processor, whirl for 15 seconds to blend.

Store powder in an airtight storage container in a cool, dark place for 3 days to allow the scent of the essential oil and flowers to permeate the mixture. Package the powder in smaller containers if desired.


Makes approximately 3 cups


• Application Tips:
Apply as you would any body powder - by sprinkling or "puffing" over the entire body or only certain areas.