Need some sparkle? DIY body glitter takes just seconds to make, is perfectly customizable, and works even better than expensive, store-bought body glitter with freaky ingredients. And, by using the secret ingredient that you probably already have in your cupboard as the base agent, your body glitter not only won’t be freaky, but will actually be healthy for your skin. Here’s how to make it: To make your DIY body glitter, you will need:
small upcycled containers: Empty lip balm jars are a good size, as are these empty mineral pigment jars that I’m using. Small pump bottles will also work for this project. aloe vera gel: Pure aloe vera gel is the perfect base for body glitter–it stays just a teensy bit tacky even after it’s applied, so the glitter will stay on for a LONG time! Plus, aloe vera gel is good for you, so I’m happy to see my girls rub it into their skin when they apply their body glitter. I know the gel looks green in the bottle, but it won’t be green on your skin. glitter: Here’s where your project is really going to sparkle! DIY body glitter is so much better than store-bought, because you have so many more options for glitter in your homemade product. Course glitter? Fine glitter? White glitter? Rainbow glitter? It’s up to you!
Next » It’s easiest to add the glitter to the container first. A little glitter goes a LONG way, so start off with a light hand, or, if you’re like my kid, just dump a ton in anyway. It’s going to look great regardless! Next, squeeze in plenty of aloe vera gel. I like to have my kids pretty much fill the container. They use it up like it’s going out of style (and why not, since it’s so easy and cheap to make?), so the more we make at once, the less often we have to make it. Finally, take a popsicle stick or bamboo skewer and stir the glitter into the gel. The transformation as you do this is pretty special to see–a layer of glitter and a blob of aloe vera gel cohere into a shiny, lustrous material! Apply your body glitter with a finger or a sponge away from all orifices that you don’t want glitter to get in. To remove it, use a wet washcloth. P.S. Interested in skin care without freaky ingredients? Try DIY lotion next.
