In honor of us surviving the winter and it officially being summer, I would like to celebrate by introducing you to some amazing DIY summer glow recipes!
Body shimmer oils, sprays and lotions are excellent additions to any beauty routine, especially in the summer. They give your skin a radiant and glowing appearance that's perfect for beach days, pool parties, special occasions, date nights, or just everyday wear.
I will walk you through 3 ways you can make your own body glow solution at homewith ingredients you probably already own. Body glow oil is a great option if you like to shimmer and shine, sprays are good if you want more of a natural shine to your body without the extra grease and lotions are a great mix between the oil and spray finishing.
In a small bowl, mix together the distilled water and vegetable glycerin until fully combined
Add in the mica powder and stir well
Add in a few drops of essential oil if desired, and stir again
Pour the mixture into a spray bottle
Shake well before each use, and apply to your skin whenever you want a little extra shimmer
Body Shimmer Lotion:
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Ingredients for 8 ounce body shimmer lotion
1 cup/8 ounces lotion of your choice
1 teaspoon mica powder (any color of your choice)
Instructions for body shimmer lotion:
Pour your lotion in an 8 ounce container if it is in a larger bottle
Add your mica powder to the lotion bottle and shake vigorously to combine
Shake well before each use, and apply to your skin whenever you want a little extra shimmer.
Tips for making body shimmer oil, spray and lotions at home:
Experiment with different shades of mica powder to find the perfect color for your skin tone
If you prefer a lighter shimmer, use less mica powder in your mixture
Store your body shimmer oil and spray in a cool, dark place to prolong their shelf life
Patch test your DIY creations on a small area of your skin before using all over your body to ensure that you don't have any adverse reactions
A little goes a long way with shimmer products so start small and build up as needed
Making your own body shimmer oil, spray and lotion at home is a fun and easy DIY project that can save you money. Plus, you'll know exactly what ingredients are going onto your skin, which is always a plus.
Give it a try and see how radiant your skin willlook. Please leave a comment on howyour body glow creation turns out!
Since mica is insoluble it will settle out of thin liquids like liquid oils; I included some cetyl alcohol to thicken up the oils to keep the mica in suspension.
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While mica used as colors in cosmetics are safe for consumers, the long-term inhalation of mica poses a health risk to workers, specifically those working in muscovite (the most common form of mica) mills and other occupations such as agriculture and construction work.
Mica powders mix well with oil. They won't sink out over time. Since I mostly make products out of essential oils and carrier oils, mica powder is the easiest way to add natural color. It helps me make more consistent, evenly colored products that keep their color.
I've used it suspended in water-based clear sealers and shellac… I recall the shellac giving a much more lustrous metallic finish (I think we used amber)… it didn't hold well, though. Only mix as much as you need in the immediate future. Shellac is by far the best for suspending mica powder.
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Our glow is produced when these reactions involve fluorophores – molecules that give off photons when they shift form a high-energy “excited state” to a low-energy “ground state”. His photos reveal that our faces are the shiniest parts of our bodies, with our mouths and cheeks glowing particularly brightly.
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