Natural Beauty Basics

Author: Dorie Byers
Publisher: Square One Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 0757051081
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 223

Book Description
Every day, television and magazine ads tell us that beautiful skin and hair are available only through the use of expensive brand-name products. But the fact is that you can attain a radiant, healthy appearance by using products made inexpensively at home. That’s what Natural Beauty Basics is all about. First, author Dorie Byers guides you to the equipment and ingredients you’ll need to make your own products. She then presents easy-to-follow recipes for over 150 hand creams, body powders, shampoos, soaps, and more—products that are effective, all-natural, and allergen-free. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get the best possible care for your hair, skin, and nails. Whether you enjoy making your own beauty products at home, you are in search of products that are allergen- and chemical-free, or you simply love to pamper yourself, your first stop should be Natural Beauty Basics.

Natural Beauty Basics

Author: Dorie Byers
Publisher: Vital Health Publishing
ISBN: 1890612197
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
Taking care of yourself means making healthy choices. We are inundated with ads that tell us we cannot have naturally beautiful skin and hair without buying and using expensive brand name products. The fact is, we can attain a radiant, healthy appearance by making our own skin and hair care products out of all-natural ingredients. Dorie Byers, a registered nurse, master gardener and herb enthusiast, describes the properties and characteristics of dozens of herbs, essential oils, and other natural ingredients, and provides recipes for every skin type. These alternatives to commercial preparations will save you money and put you in control of the healthy ingredients you apply to your body.--From publisher description.

Natural Beauty at Home, Revised Edition

Author: Janice Cox
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
ISBN: 1627798943
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 334

Book Description
A revised edition of the bestselling guide to easy and effective home beauty treatments from America's natural beauty expert Beauty in modern America is a multibillion-dollar industry, and consumers spend hundreds of dollars on beauty products only to discover that they aren't satisfactory or effective. Natural Beauty at Home includes over two hundred of Janice Cox's recipes (many have been passed down through three generations of her family) for everything from shampoo and mouthwash to face masks and lip gloss, so readers can customize their beauty regimen, save money, and have fun, all at once. In this new edition, Cox has refined over twenty years' worth of simple and self-indulgent recipes for body and soul, including: - cleaners and scrubs - creams and lotions - massage oils and aromatherapy - hair-care products

Natural Body Basics

Author: Dorie Byers
Publisher: Gooseberry Hill
ISBN: 9780965235303
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 94

Book Description
Physical well-being through natural skin and hair care products. Describes the properties and characteristics of dozens of herbs, essential oils and other natural ingredients

Natural Beauty

Author: Laura DuPriest
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 0307558517
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
Salon Secrets at a Fraction of the Cost Now it is easy to look and feel beautiful, without spending a fortune. Did you know that a mix of equal parts vegetable oil and sugar is not only the cheapest way to exfoliate your face, but it's also the best? Or that by combining specific amounts of sugar, water, and lemon juice, you can create a homemade "wax" and comfortably eliminate unwanted hair for over six? Beauty expert and aesthetician Laura DuPriest offers countless ideas and recipes that will help you create the natural and attractive look you desire while providing motivational tips to enhance your inner beauty. Inside, you'll find simple recipes and step-by-step directions for: ·Strawberry Citrus Mask ·Egyptian-Style Milk Bath ·Basic Cleanser for All Skin Types ·Homemade Moisturizing Shampoo ·Aromatherapy Bath Salts ·Baby Massage Oil ·Foot-Soaking Fizzies ·Salon-Style Hand Treatment ·And much more! Pamper yourself, easily and affordably: You'll look better, feel better, and discover that natural beauty is a way of life you love.

The Seaweed Beauty Guide: Simply Natural! Luxurious, Homemade, Ph-Balanced Skin Care.

Author: Clayten Tylor
Publisher: Clayten Tylor
ISBN: 1300253177
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 146

Book Description
Seaweed Jelly: The Beauty Elixir! Seaweed contains the world’s most luxuriant gels, used in everything from toothpaste, moisturizers, shampoos, and the more expensive cosmetics. However, all the seaweed gels get extracted by using harsh chemicals. Yet, the simplest way to obtain them in their purest form without chemicals is to make them yourself. This book contains simple recipes that are easy to understand, and the results are pure, natural seaweed serums and jellies beyond anything your skin has ever felt. Learn to make your own non-toxic, pH-balanced skin care products that are safe for the whole family, for just pennies a day. If you do nothing more than add seaweed Serum to your store-bought liquid hand soap, hair shampoo, or bath, it is well worth it — smoother, softer skin every time you wash. This book will appeal to the natural beauty-enthusiast looking for homemade skin care products, relaxing spa-therapy recipes, and effective herbal-medicine treatments, with a slight spiritual twist on cellular regeneration. Get ready to experience the pleasures that only handmade seaweed beauty-serum can offer.

Intimacy After Breast Cancer

Author: Gina M. Maisano
Publisher: Square One Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 0757053246
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 284

Book Description
Congratulations! You survived breast cancer. This should be a time to celebrate—so why do you feel so empty and alone? Medical professionals prepare you for surgery and other treatments, but do not always address your emotional and sexual health. In Intimacy After Breast Cancer, breast cancer survivor Gina Maisano honestly discusses the sensitive issues of self-esteem, body image, and sexuality to help you become the total woman you still are. Part One begins by examining the emotions experienced by breast cancer survivors, including anxiety and fear of recurrence. It then offers guidance on regaining the confidence to start living again. The mental and physical effects of post-surgical medications are discussed, along with solutions for maintaining optimum health. Part Two focuses on rediscovering your sexuality. In a compassionate manner, it addresses the issues that most often challenge both single and married women and presents suggestions for overcoming them. Love and intimacy do not have to end with a breast cancer diagnosis. In Intimacy After Breast Cancer, Gina Maisano will help you rediscover the joys of being a woman.

Skin Cleanse

Author: Adina Grigore
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062332570
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
“Adina does an amazing job of simplifying the journey to detox your beauty regimen so that you can experience your healthiest skin ever. Skin Cleanse is a must-read for anyone looking to truly heal their skin.” — Vani Hari, activist, author of The Food Babe Way and creator of FoodBabe.com “I love Adina Grigore’s less-is-more approach to glowing skin. She uses real ingredients to get real results. Every woman who is besieged by skin problems should read this book!” — Sophie Uliano, bestselling author of Gorgeously Green “Reading this book is like talking to your best friend (i.e. so much fun!). Adina shares her firsthand experiences and wisdom about healthy eating and natural skin care in a way that will get you excited about leaving the bad stuff behind and embracing a more vibrant lifestyle.” — Sarma Melngailis, author of Living Raw Food and owner of Pure Food and Wine “Skin Cleanse is the most comprehensive holistic guide to healthy skin I have ever come across. Her simple yet powerful recipes and guidance show readers how to ‘feed’ their skin and get great results.” — Joshua Rosenthal, founder and director of The Institute for Integrative Nutrition “Skin Cleanse is in alignment with what I teach: that healthy skin comes from the inside out. Adina Grigore has busted the myths about cosmetics and has given us the tools to achieve glowing skin from our own kitchen.” — Alejandro Junger, M.D., author of the New York Times bestsellers Clean and Clean Gut

Plant-Powered Beauty, Updated Edition

Author: Amy Galper
Publisher: BenBella Books
ISBN: 1950665712
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 331

Book Description
You know your diet should be rich in plants for optimal health. So shouldn't the products you apply to your skin, which are absorbed into your body, also be filled with plants? If you've ever looked at the back of your so-called "natural" facial moisturizer or body cream and seen a list of complicated additives you couldn't recognize or pronounce, then you know firsthand that mass-produced synthetic beauty products can be something of a mystery. With Plant-Powered Beauty: The Essential Guide to Using Natural Ingredients for Health, Wellness, and Personal Skincare (with 50-plus Recipes), harness the power of plant-based energy to maintain your natural beauty and let your skin glow like never before. Natural beauty experts Amy Galper and Christina Daigneault show readers how to deconstruct beauty labels, parse ingredients lists, make informed choices about the products they use—and, most important, better understand how their skin works. At the heart of Plant-Powered Beauty, you will find more than 50 easy-to-follow recipes to make your own plant-based skincare and beauty products, such as: • Almond Milk Facial Cleanser • Anti-aging Facial Scrub • Blemish Gel • Choc-o-Mint Lip Balm • Coconut Whip Makeup Remover • Vitamin-Rich Hair Health Serum • Quick and Fresh Cucumber-Thyme Body Scrub • Moisturizing Body Oil for Super-Dry Skin • Natural Mouthwash Plus, in this updated edition of Plant-Powered Beauty, meet the hottest wellness and beauty ingredient: cannabidiol, a very unique molecule within the Cannabis sativa plant. Research shows that CBD has a remarkable effect on the skin, including supporting tissue repair, evening skin tone, and promoting a youthful glow. New CBD recipes—for men and women!—include a salve to reduce pain, bath soak to address inflammation, facial serum for balancing, roll-on for stress relief, body butter, and more. Plant-Powered Beauty unlocks sought-after wisdom for all aspects of plant-based personal skincare and celebrates the shift in beauty trends, bringing us back to natural beauty and reconnecting us with plants and healthy choices.

The Seaweed Beauty Guide

Author: Clayten Tylor
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0557237823
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 110

Book Description
This book should be called the "Inner Beauty" Guide. Luxurious, Homemade, Ph-Balanced Skin Care Recipes using Seaweed. The recipes are easy to understand, yet the results are pure, natural seaweed Serums and Jellies beyond anything your skin has ever felt. Learn to make your own non-toxic, pH-balanced skin care products, safe for the whole family, for just pennies a day. If you do nothing more than add seaweed Serum to your liquid hand soap, hair shampoo, and bath, it is well worth it - smoother, softer skin every time you wash. This book will appeal to the spiritually-minded, natural beauty enthusiast looking for homemade skin care products, relaxing spa therapy recipes, and effective herbal medicine treatments - with a slight spiritual twist on cellular regeneration. Get ready to experience the beastly pleasures that only handmade seaweed beauty-jelly can offer.