Natural skincare and fragrance expert Karen Gilbert invites you into the world of DIY beauty with a comprehensive guide to creating your own lotions, potions, and more—all while being kind to both your skin and the environment.
In today’s world, many of us rely on a variety of beauty products to keep our skin and hair looking their best. However, a closer look at the ingredients in most store-bought skincare and hair care items reveals that they are often loaded with chemicals, preservatives, and toxins that can negatively affect our health and contribute to environmental pollution. With this guide, Karen shows you a more natural and eco-friendly alternative: creating your own beauty essentials from scratch using ingredients that are gentle on both your skin and the planet.
This book features 35 carefully crafted recipes for facial, body, and hair care, giving you the tools to make luxurious and effective beauty products at home. Whether you're looking for a refreshing Neroli Hydrating Spritz, a nourishing Macadamia and Jojoba Moisturiser, a rich Mango and Lime Body Butter, or a soothing Lemon and Tea Tree Foot Balm, Karen has you covered. There's also a Bergamot and Grapefruit Wake-Up Wash to energize your morning routine, a decadent Cocoa Butter Lip Balm to keep your lips soft, and so much more.
Each recipe is accompanied by clear, step-by-step photographs that make the process easy to follow, ensuring you can confidently recreate these natural products in your own kitchen. The instructions are simple, with detailed lists of all the necessary equipment and ingredients, so you'll know exactly what to do from start to finish. Karen’s expert guidance means you can enjoy the satisfaction of making your own skincare while knowing exactly what’s going into each product.
One of the greatest joys of this book is discovering the vast array of natural ingredients that can replace the harsh chemicals found in mainstream products. By creating your own lotions, oils, balms, and sprays, you'll not only avoid harmful ingredients, but also reduce your carbon footprint by minimizing waste and packaging. The hardest part will be deciding which of the pampering projects to tackle first! After all, once you start making your own skincare, you’ll wonder why you ever bought beauty products in the first place.
Karen Gilbert’s guide offers a sustainable, holistic approach to self-care that’s not only good for you but also for the environment. Say goodbye to synthetic chemicals and hello to a new, healthier way to pamper yourself, all while supporting eco-conscious living.
About the Author
Natural skincare and fragrance expert Karen Gilbert originally trained as a make-up artist and cosmetic scientist at The London College of Fashion. As part of the product development team at Neal’s Yard Remedies, Karen helped to create many of their award-winning formulas. She now runs artisan perfumery workshops in the UK and online. Karen is the author of Perfume and The Little Pocket Book of Natural Beauty (CICO Books). She is based in the New Forest in southern England, UK. Her website is www.karengilbert.co.uk.
Natural beauty recipes
- Publisher : CICO Books (9 Jan. 2024)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 144 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1800653085
- ISBN-13 : 978-1800653085
- Dimensions : 17.02 x 2.03 x 20.96 cm