Alkanet, a botanical cousin to borage, also known as dyer’s bugloss, yields a deep red to purple dye, which is used to stain wood, fabrics, wines, soaps, lotions, lip balms and other cosmetics.
Blend alkanet with arrowroot and beetroot (below) powders to achieve the desired shade for blush.
Beet root can be used as a natural blush.
Background: Used by French women as a temporary make-up solution. Some cultures use the root and turn it into a dye which is then utilized in decorations and staining procedures.
Description: Alkanet is a biennial herb cultivated in Central and Southern Europe. It has oblong leaves that grow on a thick hairy stem which rises to approximately 1-3 feet. Its flowers bloom between May and August and are violet-tinted.
Safety: If taken over a long period of time, Alkanet can cause cancer.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
