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Natural Blush

Add a gorgeous flush to your face with this natural homemade blush.

Posted in: Makers & Crafts • April 30, 2015

Natural Blush


Blush is a lovely way to add color to your face. Whether worn alone to create a glow or accompanied by other cosmetics, blush adds a touch of radiance to your everyday look. This recipe uses hibiscus and beetroot powder to color the blush. Hibiscus powder adds a cool and vibrant pink hue, while beetroot powder offers a warm, rosy shade. Use this recipe as a starting point to create your own customized tint.



natural blush





natural blush





You'll Need:


  • Small bowl and spoon

  • Small tin with lid

  • Coffee grinder

  • 1 Tablespoon arrowroot powder

  • Up to 3 Tablespoons hibiscus powder

  • Up to 3 Tablespoons beetroot powder





How to:


  1. In a small bowl start with a base of 1 tablespoon of arrowroot powder.

  2. Begin adding coloring agents such as hibiscus or beetroot powder 1 tablespoon at a time. Mix as you go to see the color and intensity of the product.

  3. When you have achieved your color of choice, empty the contents of bowl into coffee grinder. Pulse the mixture until you achieve a fine consistency.

  4. Test your product, checking to ensure you have achieved your desired color. If an adjustment is needed, add the desired coloring agent, then pulse in coffee grinder again.

  5. Store the blush in a small tin with a lid and use a soft bristled brush to apply.






natural blush


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