Fresh flowers are beautiful and aromatic, but after a few days, the petals begin to wilt and the vibrant colors start to fade. However, rather than throwing out your beautiful bouquet, you can easily repurpose your dried flower petals into practical, spa-inspired beauty products.
When flowers are dried, they retain the same beauty benefits as a fresh flower, with properties that help to rejuvenate the skin by providing hydration, exfoliation, and relaxation.
These pretty petals have also been reported to cause positive emotional and behavioral responses, helping to boost levels of happiness alongside their healing fragrances.
Below, are 3 simple DIY tutorials on how to make homemade, natural beauty products from dried, upcycled flowers.
First, you must start off with dried flower petals. If you’re petals are not already dry, simply remove the head of the flowers, and spread them out evenly on a wire rack or tray.
Body Scrub
Body scrubs are important to incorporate in your beauty regime because they rid skin of bacteria that has built up overtime. In this DIY, the coarse texture of the dried flowers act as an exfoliate, helping to buff away and remove dead skin cells.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of Sea Salt or Granulated Sugar, based on your preference
- 2/3 Cup of Oil (Olive, Coconut, Almond, or your preference)
- An Essential Oil of your choice
- Dried Flower Petals (small pieces)
- Clean Jar
Step by Step:
- In a bowl, mix your Oil of choice and your Sea Salt or Granulated Sugar to create a grainy texture. Ensure that there is more salt/sugar in relation to the oil.
- Then, toss your dried flower petals into a blender or break up the petals with your hands, forming small pieces
- Add in 6-8 drops of your favorite Essential Oil
- Mix well and store in a clean jar for use
You can use your scrub immediately, or store it away for up to 3 months. This floral-inspired body scrub can transform dull skin into a brighter, more even skin tone.
Linen Refreshers
While store bought sprays and detergents contain scents and harsh chemicals, natural linen refreshers made from dried flowers are extremely simple and inexpensive. They’re great for keeping sock or undergarment drawers fresh and clean.
Ingredients:
- Dried Flower Petals
- An Essential Oil of your choice
- Mesh Pouch or a Clean Sock
Step by Step:
- Repurpose an already owned mesh pouch or purchase an inexpensive mesh pouch online. If you are on a budget, you can also use a clean sock
- Insert dried flower petals into your pouch. You can keep the petals whole, there is no need to break them up for this DIY.
- Add in 2-4 drops of your favorite Essential Oil (Lavender, Orange, and Peppermint are popular choices)
Some even choose to incorporate cedar wood into their natural, DIY linen refreshers in order to give off a warm, earthy fragrance.
Herbal Bath
Herbal baths are not only aromatic and relaxing, but are also essential in rejuvenating your mind and body. Through herbal baths, your skin absorbs the properties that live within the flower, even during its afterlife.
Ingredients:
- Pot with a lid
- Dried Flower Petals (kept whole)
Step by Step:
- Heat Pot of Hot Water on the stove until its reached a boil
- Toss your Flower Petals into the pot, placing the lid on top to trap the aromatic scent and avoid evaporation
- Once the combination has boiled for about 15 minutes, remove the Pot from the heat
- Let it sit for at least 20 minutes
- Then, pour the infused water into your bathtub and fill the rest of the bathtub with regular bathwater
In an herbal bath, diverse flowers provide various therapeutic functions, where chamomile helps to provide pain and muscle relief, and Jasmine helps to refresh skin and enhance your mood.
Next time your picturesque bouquet dries out, try one of these easy, DIY beauty products made from dried flowers.
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