Body powder
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Kaolin clay, arrowroot and dried herbs. A talc-free powder for after the bath.
What You’ll Need
- 12 oz. white (Kaolin) clay
- 6 oz. organic arrowroot powder
- 4 tsp. organic marshmallow root powder
- 4 tsp. organic comfrey root powder
- 2 Tbsp. organic myrrh gum powder (leave out for an everyday body powder)
- Optional: up to 10 drops organic lavender essential oil, or organic lavandin, rose, or helichrysum hydrosol
Equipment
- fine sieve
- mixing bowl
- airtight jar
Directions
- Sift the clay and arrowroot together, then stir well.
- Add the dry herb powders and stir thoroughly.
- If you are using an oil or hydrosol, add it one drop at a time, mixing well between drops so it doesn’t clump.
- Keep in a sealed container in a dry spot.
Notes
Keep sealed and dry. A shaker jar or puff works for applying. This is an adult body powder: loose powders can be inhaled, and pediatric guidance discourages powder near babies’ faces. Safety: avoid breathing the dust; not on broken skin (comfrey is best kept off open skin and avoided in pregnancy); keep from pets; hydrosols add water, so add only a few drops and let it dry fully.
