High Cotton Body Dust

Farmaesthetics Bath and Body

Nature’s perfect powder. Farmaesthetics High Cotton Body Dust is made with ground organic herbs: lavender, nature’s calming anti-microbial; thyme, a powerful anti-fungal; sage, known for it's antiperspirant, deodorizing properties. It is the clean, natural alternative to chemical-laden commercial powders. Additional ingredients: arrowroot, cornstarch, clay, sea salt.

Some ingredients in commercial powders, zinc stearate, for example, do no harm to the skin, but can be harmful if inhaled. Poison centers regularly get reports about children who suffer coughing fits, labored breathing and insufficient blood oxygen after inhaling baby powder. Even talcum powder, which some tend to favor because of its smoothness, can lead to trouble. If inhaled, its tiny sharp molecules can injure lungs. And talc can contain traces of arsenic or asbestos. And while itis smooth to the touch, it can be very drying to the skin. The cornstarch, organic arrowroot and kaolin clay in this recipe works to absorb moisture and reduce chafing without ever drying the skin . . and it smells so nice!

Uses: as a natural deodorant for underarms, as baby powder and dusting powder; cool, refeshing on feet and body during summer.