Lavender/Rose Dusting Powder

This gentle powder provides a delicate soft scent on the skin.

Ingredients:

2 cups whole dried lavender buds

2 cups whole dried rose petals and buds

1 cup whole dried patchouli

5 drops rosewood essential oil

2 drops patchouli essential oil

1 pound arrowroot

Instructions:

1. Blend whole lavender, roses, and patchouli in blender until fairly fine.

2. Blend oils and arrowroot well.

3. Combine the two mixtures and stir to blend well.

4. Store in jars or bags.

Lavender Rose Dusting Powder

Source:

Shaudys, Phyllis. The Pleasure of Herbs. Pownal: Storey Communications, 1986. Print.


Photo Credit:  

Lavender Rose Dusting Powder:  Photo Credit:  astrologyphotographywesildssharon via Visual Hunt/ CC BY

Dried Lavender Flowers:  Photo Credit:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/106749205/3lbs-highest-fragrance-dried-lavender

Dried Rose Petals:  Photo Credit:  http://www.spicesinc.com/p-1486-dried-rose-petals.aspx

Dried Patchouli Leaves Whole:  Photo Credit:  https://kalleosoaps.com/2012/05/31/patchouli-pogostemon-cablin-soap-part-ii/

Rosewood Essential Oil:  Photo Credit:  https://www.pinterest.com/pin/497155246335457018/

Patchouli Essential Oil:  Photo Credit:  https://www.iherb.com/pr/now-foods-essential-oils-patchouli-1-fl-oz-30-ml/947

Arrowroot:  Photo Credit:  https://www.amazon.com/Bobs-Red-Mill-Arrowroot-16-ounce/dp/B000EDM6KU?th=1

Lavender Rose Dusting Powder:  Photo Credit:  astrologyphotographywesildssharon via Visual Hunt/ CC BY