How to Make Glitter Body Gel

Because of its immense popularity among young girls and women, the price of glitter body gel has spiked dramatically over the past few years. Small containers of this pricey stuff can go for as much as $20. Instead of paying an arm and a leg for this fun and frivolous body decoration, make it yourself for a fraction of the cost. You will have total control over how sparkly it is, the color and fragrance and, of course, the color glitter you choose.

Instructions

Things You'll Need:
1/2 cup of Aloe Vera gel
2 teaspoons of glycerin
1/2 teaspoon of colored glitter
4 drops of essential oil
Food coloring
Small mixing bowl
Spoon
Pretty containers with screw-on or stoppered lids
How to Make Glitter Body Gel

Step 1
Stir the aloe vera and the glycerin together in the small mixing bowl. They should blend together completely.

Step 2
You can use a finer texture of glitter, such as the kind used in adult makeup, to create a more subtle shimmer.Mix in the colored glitter. You can use any color you like, or mix and match.

Step 3
Add four drops of essential oil to the mix. If your gel does not smell strong enough, add two more drops.

Step 4
Blend in one drop of food coloring. This will tint the glitter body gel a light color. If you want the color to be brighter, add more food coloring.

Step 5
This small, stoppered plastic star is a perfect container for your homemade body glitter gel.Store your glitter body gel in pretty containers. This is a fun party activity and these containers make cute gifts.