There is nothing more charming than having a natural glow, sans makeup. But….what if you have an option to add that ‘extra’ tinge to the apples of your cheeks, without using expensive beauty products? What if you could blush the ‘au natural’ way? Here’s the easiest (and may we say…. yummiest) way to stain your cheeks.
Grab them:
Your favourite fruit/vegetable such as strawberries, raspberries or beetroots.
Vegetable Glycerin
Chopping Board and Knife
Double Boiler
Spoon
Strainer
Pure essential oils (optional)
Little pot/vessel for storage
GET GOING:
We picked beetroots out of the three, since beetroots are naturally over-flowing with the pinkish-red tint. Chop the beetroots into small slices. You’d be able to notice how beautifully the beetroot stains your hands.
Bring water to boil in a double boiler and add approximately four tablespoons of glycerin. Alternatively, you can use olive oil, coconut oil or baby oil. We insist on glycerin, since it has tendencies to stick well plus the sugary sweet smell is amazing.
Next, put the chopped beetroot slices in the glycerin. The colour-pigments will start blending in naturally and you’ll notice a pleasing pink formation.
Turn the heat down and let the fruit and glycerin take time to sync along. It will take no more than 10 to 20 minutes. Be sure to keep an eye on it.
Once the boiler cools down, gently strain the mixture into the storage pot.
All you need to do is store the stain in the refrigerator and apply it onto your cheeks as and when you need to, with either your finger tips, or a brush or even an ear bud.
Voilà! You’ve made your own cheek stain! A perfectly natural blush, using the most conventional stuff from your kitchen and one that is yet surprisingly feasible.
Want to ask Fleur and Nethra your questions on beauty, fashion, style and health? They’d like to hear from you, so send them an email at hello@littleredtote.com
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After winning the Ms. Beautiful Skin award at The Femina Miss India, Fleur Xavier skyrocketed into a fulfilling career of runway, television commercials and magazine covers. Nethra Raghuraman catapulted to fame after winning the Elite Model Look of the Year and she has never looked back since. She has appeared on the covers of fashion magazines and has been the face of numerous advertising campaigns. Fleur and Nethra’s popular blog, Little Red Tote (LRT) offers beauty, fashion and lifestyle tips.
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Written by Fleur Xavier and Nethra Raghuraman on Jan 14, 2015