Beauty & Skincare Books That Utilize Your Pantry
If you’re a firm believer in using natural and organic products in your beauty routine, then it’s time to get up close and personal with your pantry. The immediate gratification of making your own skincare and beauty products is not only rewarding but also assuring that no harmful chemicals were used to make you look and feel beautiful. With just a cup of sugar, you can make a scrub, wax, and of course, tea. But don’t take my word for it; check out these books below (all available in e-book format) and let your inner DIYer out to play to ensure that you are taking care of your mind, body, and soul.
Fresh & Pure: Organically Crafted Beauty Balms & Cleansers by Jules Aron
Tired of wondering exactly what went into her beauty products, holistic health and wellness coach Jules Aron decided to make her own. Whipping up a luxurious face mask using little more than honey, apricots, and coconut oil, and an acne-fighting toner with cooling cucumber and antioxidant-rich green tea, she knew without a doubt that no preservatives or toxic chemicals were used.
The Honey Companion: Natural Recipes and Remedies for Health, Beauty, and Home by Suzy Scherr
Honey is amazingly powerful, both in and out of the kitchen. Rich in vitamins and minerals, and containing antioxidant and antibacterial properties, honey can be used to soothe ulcers, burns, skin sores, inflammation, and more.
Make It Up: The Essential Guide to DIY Makeup & Skin Care by Marie Rayma
Ever think of making your own beauty products- handmade, high performance, healthy alternatives to just about every chemical laden product you currently put on your face and body? It's easier than you think!
Herbs for Natural Beauty: Create Your Own Herbal Shampoos, Cleansers, Creams, Bath Blends by Rosemary Gladstar
Look great, smell wonderful, and feel good as you make your own homemade natural body care products. Gladstar shares more than 30 simple recipes for cleansers, moisturizers, and creams comprised of essential oils and herbs. Make unique shampoos for lustrous, fragrant hair and learn Gladstar's amazing five-step system for glowing skin. Skip the harsh commercial ingredients and use nature's closet to keep your body healthy and beautiful.
Make Your Own Pure Mineral Makeup: 79 Easy Hypoallergenic Recipes for Radiant Beauty by Heather Anderson
Making your own mineral makeup is easy and inexpensive, and these 75 recipes detail how to customize for skin type and color.
Masks & Scrubs: Natural Beauty Recipes for Ultimate Self-Care by Shiva Rose
Enliven the body and tap into the full force of female energy with these natural recipes for total body decadence, including Rose's Lustrous Lakshmi hair mask, Revitalizing Body Scrub, and Nourishing Face Oil, each made from everyday household ingredients.