BABY POWDER
1 oz. powdered chamomile 1 oz. powdered marigold flowers 1 oz. oat or oatmeal powder 1/2 oz. comfrey root powder 1/2 oz. powdered eggshells 1/2 oz. cornstarch (optional)
Sift through a very fine sifter, then bottle. If heat rash is a problem, add cornstarch.
BATH POWDER
1 C. cornstarch 1 C. talc Few drops scented oil or a favorite cologne or perfume
Fill an empty wide-mouth jar or box with cornstarch and talc. Spray the mixture with your favorite cologne or perfume or add scented oil. Stir; cover and let mixture mellow for 24 hours.
BODY POWDER
1 oz. plain talcum 4 drops essential oil 1 oz. powdered eggshells
Powder eggshells in a blender or food processor until very, very fine. Mix talcum and eggshell powder. Drop essential oil into mixture and stir with a fork. Set aside for a few days.
Sift and resift 5 or 6 times through a regular flour sifter. Allow to set again for a few days; repeat sifting procedure.
PERFUMED BATH POWDER
2 C. cornstarch 1 C. rice flour 1 tsp. orrisroot powder Several drops of your favorite perfume or essential oil
Mix all the ingredients together and store the powder in a tightly closed tin for 1 week so that the orrisroot powder will absorb the scent. Transfer powder to other containers of your choice, if desired.
Variation Omit any fragrance from the recipe. Add 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract to the powder and 1 or 2 vanilla beans. Store the powder in a tightly closed tin.
SANDALWOOD BODY POWDER
1 oz. plain talcum 1/2 oz. sandalwood powder 1 oz. powdered eggshells
Mix and grind as fine as possible; then sift.
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