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Vanilla Spice Powder

Source of Recipe


From "Organic Body Care Recipes" by Stephanie Tourles



List of Ingredients



• 1½ cups cornstarch
  
• 1 cup rice flour
  
• ½ cup white clay
  
• 3 vanilla beans, chopped into ¼-inch pieces
  
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
  
• 1 tablespoon nutmeg powder
  
• 50 drops each of the following essential oils: vanilla, cinnamon bark; cardamom
  






Instructions



1. Combine all ingredients except the essential oils in a large bowl or food processor. Stir slowly with a whisk or whirl in the food processor for 15 seconds until well blended. The vanilla beans will remain in pieces.
   
   
2. Using a mortar and pestle, combine the essential oils 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 or shake vigorously in a large container with a tight-fitting lid. If using a food processor, whirl for 15 seconds to blend.
   
   
3. Store powder in an airtight storage container in a cool, dark place for 3 days to allow the scent of the essential oils, spices, and vanilla beans to permeate the mixture. Package the powder in smaller containers if desired.
   
   Makes 3â…› cups
   
   
   • Application Tips:
   Apply as you would any body powder - by sprinkling or "puffing" over entire body or only certain areas.