Diy Vintage Rose Body Powder

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Remember the vintage powders of yesteryear? I remember my mom and Grandmother powdering their underarms and also remember being powdered as a baby. I have hardly ever used powder in my own kids after the "talk" scare. Plus most powders you can find are scented like a bathroom air-freshener!  I feel like powder just isn't as popular as it used to be.

However, I feel that a proper powdering can be ladylike AND great for your skin. Whatever you use on yourself, of course, should be safe enough for a child.Here is my shot at recreating the wonderful vintage powders of yesteryear with safer ingredients that can promote great skin with the benefits of essential oils and healing clays:

Vintage-Inspired Rose Powder 

Mason jar or small apothecary jar

1/4 cup Kaolin clay
1/4 cup arrowroot, baking soda, or cornstarch 

2 drops rose oil

Combine all ingredients to an apothecary jar with a lid, and shake vigorously until you feel that the oil has been evenly distributed.

Use a cotton ball to apply or, if you can find one, an old-fashioned powder pouf!

The Benefits
Kaolin clay is a beautiful white powder that combines well with the other white powders above.

Kaolin, like most healing clays, will draw out impurities without robbing the skin of its natural oils. There is loads of research on the antibacterial properties of healing clays- even on skin diseases that are resistant to other treatments.  I chose the Kaolin clay for this recipe because of its color, and its antibacterial properties. When applied topically it will help eliminate odor and I even use it in place of chemical antiperspirant which I have not worn in seven years.

Benefits of Rose Oil

I used Rose for this recipe because of its "vintage" feel. Rose is the highest vibrating oil, thought to increase mood and used in skincare products for centuries. It has also been known as an aphrodesiac.

Rose is a gentle oil and can calm stressed skin. Rose oil does not need to be diluted but I always dilute mine by half with V6 to make it last longer! Pure rose oil is not cheap, and if your 5oz bottle is under $100.00 you are not buying pure rose oil. Feel free to sub in other oils, but if you intend on using this recipe under your arms, don't use the citrus oils if you will be going out into the sun.