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 home with 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.
Important notes:
- If you do not have mica powder, you can use crushed eyeshadow or bronzer as alternatives
- If you would like a natural looking glow, find mica pigment close to your skin tone
- If your hands are unsteady, please utilize a funnel
- If you want a more intense shimmer, you can increase the amount of mica powder in the recipe. Start small and build up as needed.
- Body shimmers may stain light colored clothing
Recipe:
Body Shimmer Oil:
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Ingredients for 5 ounce body shimmer oil:
- 1/2 cup carrier oil (such as jojoba, sweet almond, or grapeseed oil) OR 1/2 cup body oil gel
- 1 teaspoon mica powder (any color of your choice)
- 5-10 drops of essential oil (optional, for scent)
- My favorite thing to do is add my fragrance oil to the mix. It always makes me feel like a walking fragrance bomb!
Instructions for body shimmer oil:
- In a small bowl, mix together the carrier oil or body oil gel and mica powder until fully combined
- Add in a few drops of essential or fragrance oil if desired, and stir again
- Pour the mixture into a container of your choice
- Shake well before each use, and apply to your skin whenever you want a little extra shimmer
Body Shimmer Spray:
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Ingredients for an 8 ounce body shimmer spray:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable glycerin
- 1 tablespoon witch hazel
- 6 ounces distilled water
- 1 teaspoon mica powder (any color of your choice)
- 5-10 drops of essential oil (optional, for scent)
Instructions for body shimmer spray:
- 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 will look. Please leave a comment on how your body glow creation turns out!
Stay Gorgeous,
Sade Nubi