DIY Bronzer/Face Powder
Okay, I know I’ve said in the past that I’m not big on wearing makeup. That’s very true - to a point. In the past I would occasionally partake in a little light dusting of blush or bronzer, followed by a smidgen of lip gloss. That is until I learned just how toxic the ingredients in regular makeup are. Since then, I’ve pretty much gone bare faced everyday for the past year or so. I must be completely honest though, I did run out a purchase some so-called “Organic Wear” makeup by a certain company that shall remain nameless (think of doctors and formulas…), but then learned they were organic in name only. Very disappointing, although I thought their makeup sucked anyway.
Anywho, I was reading through my emails, attempting to catch up on them (completely futile by the way), when lo and behold some nifty DIY beauty projects from Planet Green caught my eye. So, being the crafty gal that I am, I combined ideas from two of their DIY Bronzer recipes, and came up with a fabulous (if I may say so myself) bronzer/face powder recipe of my own.
Here are the links to what inspired my DIY natural beauty creativity:
Now here’s what I did & what you’ll need:
- Clean, empty container (duh). I used an old mineral makeup container with a screw top – it was perfect for this project. If you’ve got that on hand, use it – it really makes mixing and storing your finished powder easy.
- Cocoa powder
- Powdered sugar
- Clean, dry lip brush (it’s what I used), or a small, clean paint brush
Add some cocoa powder to your empty container. Next, add in some 
powdered sugar until you’ve reached your desired color. You can test some on the back of your hand to see how it looks, and then add more cocoa powder to make it darker, or add in some more powdered sugar to lighten it up.
Now you’re all set to have that sun-kissed, don’t-hate-me-because-I’m-beautiful look, and you can be extra glad that you did it naturally. No new makeup purchases, no harmful chemicals on your lovely face (or in the environment), and it was totally easy and super cheap to boot, plus you managed to add in a little recycling too (gotta love that).
I’m not sure how long this recipe will last, but as long as it doesn’t come into contact with any water and you use safe makeup storage/use practices, then I’m guessing it will last for some time without going off.
Enjoy my beautiful greenies! Peace. 
{ I would like to thank Craft Gossip for featuring this DIY project on their website. Much appreciated! }
Michelle
I'm a lover of life and all things natural and organic. I love practicing yoga, making healthy foods, nature photography, DIY projects, making homemade beauty treats, and creating handmade jewelry. I'm passionate about a lot of things and write about them here on my blog. Peace, social justice, good food, green beauty, sustainable living - you name it, I care about it. Thanks for taking the time to visit me. Peace. ;)
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