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Want to look extra glamorous for a date night or night out with friends? Try shimmer body oil to highlight the best features and add sparkle. You are infused with the tiny shimmering particles, leaving your skin with a beautiful sun-kissed glow.
DIY Shimmer Body Oil is a perfect way to add a touch of glam to your night. This oil will nourish your skin with deep hydration, leaving it soft and smooth. The best part about this oil is that you can customize it per your skin requirements. It lets your inner confidence shine as you do.
How To Pick The Right Oil For Shimmer Body Oil?
Shimmer body oil comprises two ingredients, mainly the oil and the shimmer. For shimmer, you must pick the right mica color from bronze, white, gold, and any other color you want. The oil needs to be lightweight, can be absorbed by the skin quickly, suitable for all skin types or your skin, easy to apply, can spread on the skin, and has a long shelf life.
How To Make Your Own Shimmering Body Oil ?
You can customize the oils according to your preference and skin type. The below recipes are simple and quick to make within a minute once you have all the ingredients.
Recipe 1 - DIY Shimmer Body Oil
Shimmer body oil is suitable for all skin types; however, it is recommended that you do a patch test to make sure you are not allergic to any of the ingredients.
Ingredients
- Castor Oil - 10 Grams
- Camelina Oil - 150 Grams
- Vitamin E Oil - 2 Grams
- Gold Mica Powder- 5 Grams
Supplies
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Measuring scale
- Glass bottle with dropper
Directions
Steps: 1 Start by measuring the ingredients and adding them to a bowl individually.
Steps: 2 While adding gold mica powder, constantly stir the oil mix to avoid lumps.
Steps: 3 Once everything is combined, transfer the shimmer body oil to the glass bottle with the dropper.
Recipe 2 - Shimmer Body Oil with Sweet Almond Oil
DIY Shimmer Body Oil is packed with the benefits of sweet almond oil, which hydrates and moisturizes the skin.
Ingredients
- Mica powder - 3 Teaspoon
- Sweet Almond Oil - 50 ML
- Golden Jojoba Oil - 25 ML
- Virgin Coconut Oil - 1 Teaspoon
- Coconut Fragrance Oil - 10 Drops
Supplies
- spray bottle
- Funnel
- Measuring spoons
- Glass bottle with dropper
Directions
Steps: 1 Start by sterilizing the glass bottle or spray bottle.
Steps: 2 Attach the funnel to the opening of the bottle.
Steps: 3 Measure and add 50 ml of sweet almond oil, 25 ml of jojoba oil, one teaspoon of coconut oil, and three teaspoons of mica power, along with 10 to 15 drops of either coconut fragrance oil or cocoa fragrance oil, into the bottle.
Steps: 4 Remove the funnel and place the cap back on. Shake vigorously until mixed.
Recipe 3 - Shimmer Body Oil with Sunflower Seed Oil
Sunflower seed oil is rich in vitamin E, antioxidants, and linoleic acid, which helps retain the moisture in the skin, aiding the skin from constant dryness.
Ingredients
- Mica Powder - 2 Teaspoons
- Shea Butter - 1 Tablespoon
- Rosehip Seed Oil - 80 ML
- Vanilla Essential Oil - 1 Tablespoon
Supplies
- Saucepan/ microwave
- Glass bottle with dropper or spray bottle
- Funnel
- Measuring spoons
Directions
Steps: 1 In a saucepan or microwave, melt 1 tablespoon of either shea butter or coconut oil. With the help of the funnel, pour it into the bottle.
Steps: 2 Then, add two teaspoons of mica, 80 ml sunflower seed oil, and 4 to 5 drops of vanilla essential oil.
Steps: 3 Replace the lid and shake until everything is evenly distributed.
Recipe 4 - Shimmer Body Oil with Baobab Oil
Baobab oil helps improve skin’s elasticity, plumpness, and hydration due to being rich in essential fatty acids and vitamins.
Ingredients
- Baobab Oil - 20 GM
- Vitamin E Oil - 1 GM
- Virgin Jojoba Oil - 50 GM
- Gardenia Fragrance Oil - 15 Drops
Supplies
- Funnel
- spray bottle
- Measuring scale
- Glass bottle with dropper
Directions
Steps: 1 Directly add the ingredients in the measured quantity into the bottle with the help of a funnel to avoid mess.
Steps: 2 Place the cap back on and shake until everything is mixed.
Conclusion
Now you have the secret to sun-kissed skin in a bottle. Apply DIY Shimmer Body Oil and dazzle the night away. Before applying, shake the bottle to mix the shimmer and oils evenly. It is an easy DIY that will leave your skin nourished and supple throughout the day.
