Homemade Bronzer!! Surprised

Mar 20, 2014

Sanjana N.

Is it true that we can make bronzer at home.. I just found this so thought of asking
What you will need:
- One tbs cinnamon powder (for glow)
- One tsp cocoa powder (for depth and darkness)
- One tsp nutmeg (for sunkissed brown, it it gives off a lovely fragrance and is excellent at keeping pimples at bay)
- Two tsp cornstarch (makes it long-lasting, helps in even application and lightens the look)
- 15 drops of any essential oil (helps in binding the ingredients and hence strictly optional)

Get started:
- Mix all the ingredients except the essential oil in a small bowl.
- Add the essential oil gradually while stirring with a wooden spatula to break all lumps.
- Store in a clean, empty compact jar with a tight lid.

Do think it ll really work.. I'm just surprised to see this so asking you girls.. :-)

Mar 20, 2014

Holly B.

Wow I'm surprised too!!

Mar 20, 2014

Kitty K.

It doesn't last very long :< Kind of just blows away with the air!

Mar 20, 2014

Marleen B.

I'm not allergic to cinnamon but I read someone on this board broke out into a hive-like rash after applying a cinnamon & I think honey mask. She posted a pic of her face & it was really bad.

Mar 20, 2014

M G.

Sounds like it would be sticky. maybe its just me

Mar 20, 2014

Sanjana N.

Agree with kitty..

Can't imagine cocoa powder n etc.on my skin... It will be a complete mess...

Mar 20, 2014

Emily W.

Be very careful using cinnamon, nutmeg, and essential oils on your skin. Cinnamon is an irritant that can cause horrible reactions, nutmeg can enflame allergies, and some essential oils can cause chemical burns (citrus oils in particular).

I would mix unsweetened cocoa powder, corn starch or baking powder. I don't think it would be very pigmented, and as a loose powder would be messy to apply.

Mar 20, 2014

Sanjana N.

No Emily I'm not trying it. I'm scared to experiment with these kinda things coz I've very much sensitive skin..

Mar 20, 2014

Sanjana N.

Oh marleen that's really scary.. Will not even think about trying it.. :-D :-P

Mar 20, 2014

Sanjana N.

Maria I too thought it may become sticky with cocoa powder and all... :-D

Mar 20, 2014

Sanjana N.

Omg... I surely will not try it.. Thank you so much... :-)

Mar 21, 2014

Roz X.

I hope she's feeling better. :(