There are a lot of natural companies making awesome non-toxic and chemical free make-up, but if you would like to take a shot at making your own, here is a good place to start! This homemade bronzer is very easy and versatile, and the essential oil you choose can add benefits for your skin. Or you can simply choose them based off how you would like it to smell. These are ingredients for an All-Natural Homemade Bronzer Recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon cinnamon powder
- 2 teaspoon arrowroot powder (like this)
- 3 to 5 drops lavender or rosemary essential oil
- 1 teaspoon cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg powder
*If you prefer a loose powder, leave out the essential oils. But they do not add any wetness.
Directions for All-Natural Homemade Bronzer Recipe
Adjust the levels of ingredients to your shade and mix well in a small bowl. Break up any clumps until it’s smooth. Place the powder in a clean, empty compact and pack it in firmly.
Tips:
- Cinnamon provides glow.
- Cacao gives depth and darkness.
- Nutmeg will give a sun-kissed brown.
- Arrowroot (or cornstarch) spreads it all out and lightens it.
- Essential oil keeps it together and thickens it.
A Closer Look at the Ingredients
- Cinnamon gives that warm glow and smells like a cozy fall day.
- Cacao powder is rich and dark, so a little goes a long way for depth. Raw cacao is also packed with antioxidants.
- Nutmeg adds a soft, golden-brown tone that looks like a natural tan.
- Arrowroot powder is a silky, lightweight starch that helps everything blend smoothly and soaks up a little extra oil on the skin.
- Lavender or rosemary oil adds a light scent and helps the powder press into a compact. Lavender is calming, and rosemary is fresh and herbal.
Because this homemade bronzer is made from simple, recognizable ingredients, you can feel good about what you are putting on your skin every day.
Finding Your Bronzer Shade
- Fair skin: Use more arrowroot and less cacao for a light, sun-kissed glow.
- Medium skin: Follow the recipe as written.
- Deeper skin: Add more cacao and nutmeg for a richer bronze.
Mix a little at a time and swatch on your jawline in natural light until you love the color.
How to Apply Homemade Bronzer
Using a large fluffy brush, tap off the extra powder and sweep it where the sun would naturally hit your face: the tops of your cheekbones, your temples, along your jawline and across the bridge of your nose. Think of making a “3” shape on each side of your face. Blend well so there are no harsh lines.
Homemade Bronzer Tips and Safety
- Patch test first. Cinnamon and nutmeg can irritate sensitive skin. Try a little on your jaw or inner arm and wait a day before using it all over your face.
- Go light on oils. A few drops is plenty for a small batch. Keep essential oils away from your eyes.
- Skip the oils if you have very sensitive skin, or if you want a loose powder.
- Keep it dry in a sealed compact or jar, and make fresh every few months.
Why Make Your Own?
Store-bought bronzers often contain talc, synthetic dyes, fillers and fragrance. This homemade bronzer uses simple spices you probably already have in your kitchen. It smells amazing, costs almost nothing to make, and you can adjust it perfectly to your skin tone. It is a fun little project to make with a friend or your daughters, too.
Pair it with my natural blush and natural mascara for a complete non toxic makeup routine.
SHOP
- Cinnamon Powder
- Cacao Powder
- Nutmeg Powder
- Arrowroot Powder
- Lavender
- Rosemary Essential Oil
