How to Make Baby Powder
What is baby powder?
Baby powder is familiar to many parents. It has been used for babies and adults alike for over a hundred years. However, it has been in the headlines recently due to safety concerns around its main ingredient: Talc.
There’s been many claims made against the main manufacturer of baby powder on safety grounds, and they have now switched their formula to take the talc out.
However, it is simple to make yourself at home, using ingredients you know and trust. Avoid the controversy and give it a go today!
We’re using kaolin clay and arrowroot powder as the powder base for this recipe. Both are fantastic natural ingredients that will help us get the smooth powdery feel of baby powder
We’ll use calendula oil and vitamin E oil to help provide a little extra moisture to the recipe.
Ingredients
- Arrowroot powder 50g
- Kaolin clay 50g
- Calendula oil 2g | 2ml
- Vitamin E oil 1g | 1ml
Method
1. Weigh your ingredients
- Weigh your arrowroot powder and kaolin clay, and mix to combine
- Weigh your calendula oil and vitamin E oil in a separate container and mix together
2. Combine your ingredients
- Add your liquid ingredients to your powders
- Mix well
How to use it
This is best stored in a powder shaker bottle, or a container that you can dip your fingers in. Apply lightly to your skin and feel the softness!
Continue reading
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How did your baby powder turn out? Comment below and let us know!
