Comments on: Make Your Own Natural Body Powder http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/ About finding balance in your life, connecting with who you are, and creating a lifestyle where you wake up each morning eagerly anticipating the day ahead. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:29:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: PennName http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-92677 PennName http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-92677 I found this when searching for an alternative to Shower-to-Shower Body Powder, since it contains TALC which is a known carcinogen. Can't wait to make a batch from your recipe. All the tips that came from other commenters were very helpful, too. Thanks! I found this when searching for an alternative to Shower-to-Shower Body Powder, since it contains TALC which is a known carcinogen. Can’t wait to make a batch from your recipe. All the tips that came from other commenters were very helpful, too. Thanks!

]]> By: Roxanne http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-51912 Roxanne http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-51912 For a medicated powder probably use the mixture adding essential oils of tea tree and lavender even add peppermint for that minty feeling For a medicated powder probably use the mixture adding essential oils of tea tree and lavender even add peppermint for that minty feeling

]]> By: Effervescent http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-26587 Effervescent http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-26587 Love it! I've been looking all over for something like this. Love the rice idea to prevent caking! Thank you! Love it! I’ve been looking all over for something like this. Love the rice idea to prevent caking! Thank you!

]]> By: Susan http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-24837 Susan http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-24837 I was wondering, can you make something similar to the Gold Bond medicated powder- it contains zinc and camphor or something. I can hardly wait to make this! I was wondering, can you make something similar to the Gold Bond medicated powder- it contains zinc and camphor or something. I can hardly wait to make this!

]]> By: Shirley http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-24628 Shirley http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-24628 Rosemarie, yes, the grind of the rice flour is extremely important. What you want is a rice flour that is silky smooth. I have always bought the rice flour I use for this powder in the baking section of the grocery store. This is one time when finely processed is best. Rosemarie, yes, the grind of the rice flour is extremely important. What you want is a rice flour that is silky smooth. I have always bought the rice flour I use for this powder in the baking section of the grocery store. This is one time when finely processed is best.

]]> By: Rosemarie http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-24590 Rosemarie http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-24590 I was so happy to find your website & Natural Body Powder recipe. I have put it together but mine is also a little grainy as Lauren mentioned. I did use white rice flour. The package says "stoneground" could this be the problem? This was the only brand I was able to find at WholeFoods. Are there different grinds of rice flour? Any suggestions would help. Thanks for a great site! I was so happy to find your website & Natural Body Powder recipe. I have put it together but mine is also a little grainy as Lauren mentioned. I did use white rice flour. The package says “stoneground” could this be the problem? This was the only brand I was able to find at WholeFoods. Are there different grinds of rice flour? Any suggestions would help. Thanks for a great site!

]]> By: amanda http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-18702 amanda http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-18702 I am very excited to make this as christmas gifts! I have not been able to find scented powders for adults that wont make me smell like a baby for under $25 (victoria's secret) and I thought I might just make my own. if you want a nice smell you can get some essential oils at AC moore or Michael's for $3-$5. I just picked up the 7 bottle mixing kit for $20.... and my tip is this: don't put it right in the powder, drop about 10-20 drops on a cotton ball or pad and put THAT in a ziplock bag with the powder. shake it several times over the course of a few days and remove the cotton ball before transferring your powder to permanant containers. I am very excited to make this as christmas gifts! I have not been able to find scented powders for adults that wont make me smell like a baby for under $25 (victoria’s secret) and I thought I might just make my own. if you want a nice smell you can get some essential oils at AC moore or Michael’s for $3-$5. I just picked up the 7 bottle mixing kit for $20…. and my tip is this: don’t put it right in the powder, drop about 10-20 drops on a cotton ball or pad and put THAT in a ziplock bag with the powder. shake it several times over the course of a few days and remove the cotton ball before transferring your powder to permanant containers.

]]> By: Shirley http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-17591 Shirley http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-17591 Lauren, no, this body powder should not feel coarse or grainy. The brown rice flour is what is causing the grainy feel. The rice flour I use is a white rice flour, and it is silky smooth. Try the white rice flour and you will have excellent results. Lauren, no, this body powder should not feel coarse or grainy. The brown rice flour is what is causing the grainy feel. The rice flour I use is a white rice flour, and it is silky smooth. Try the white rice flour and you will have excellent results.

]]> By: Lauren http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-17512 Lauren http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-17512 Hi, I ran across your homemade body powder recipe after searching around online. I put together a batch and used it for the first time, but mine is definitely not smooth and soft. I used Argo corn starch, Arm & Hammer baking soda, and brown rice flour from my local co-op. I mixed it together with a whisk and put it in an old shaker bottle. When I pour it into my hands, it has a slightly scratchy feel - I can feel the coarse grains. I tried using it today, and had the same feeling. I'm wondering if you might be able to help me troubleshoot. Does your powder have a slightly coarse, grainy feel to it? Thanks, and thanks for sharing your tips! Hi,

I ran across your homemade body powder recipe after searching around online. I put together a batch and used it for the first time, but mine is definitely not smooth and soft. I used Argo corn starch, Arm & Hammer baking soda, and brown rice flour from my local co-op. I mixed it together with a whisk and put it in an old shaker bottle. When I pour it into my hands, it has a slightly scratchy feel – I can feel the coarse grains. I tried using it today, and had the same feeling. I’m wondering if you might be able to help me troubleshoot. Does your powder have a slightly coarse, grainy feel to it?

Thanks, and thanks for sharing your tips!

]]> By: Robin of toxicbeautyblog.com http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-16139 Robin of toxicbeautyblog.com http://www.choosingvoluntarysimplicity.com/make-your-own-natural-body-powder/#comment-16139 After making my own homemade deodorant (which is working splendidly) I thought, why can't I make my own powder too? There is just something special about using a product you made yourself. So I will definitely try this recipe. It's so easy to do and I love the tip about putting dried herbs in a bag with the powder because I do like a little scent in my powder. I can't wait to try this! Thanks for posting this. :o) After making my own homemade deodorant (which is working splendidly) I thought, why can’t I make my own powder too? There is just something special about using a product you made yourself. So I will definitely try this recipe. It’s so easy to do and I love the tip about putting dried herbs in a bag with the powder because I do like a little scent in my powder. I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for posting this. :o)

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