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Examines the differences between natural, organic, and biodynamic products, discusses how to shop for the best products for the best prices, offers instructions for making homemade cleansers and toner, and includes other practical suggestions for natural skin, teeth, and hair care. Original. 25,000 first printing.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By TracS
Format:Paperback
This is a fantastic book - combines informative & very in depth information about what to avoid in cosmetics, beauty & body care products; there's a reference section where you can look up ingredients to check out how safe they are (by no mean an exhaustive list); it recommends a few off the shelf products BUT the main attraction to me was the huge section of DIY recipes.
Many natural or green books have featured recipes before, but in my experience they've been for nothing more exciting than bath oils or an oil/salt body scrub! This amazing book covers everything from top to toe - hair volumisers, sunscreen, self tanner, cuticle softner, all of which can be made at home with a few ingredients - a fantastic idea, considering the price tags on some natural beauty products. There are even recipes inspired by not-so-green cult items (such as Eve Lom cleansing balm) but without the chemical nasties or hefty price tag, along with really clear step by step instructions.
This book is jam packed full of interesting & useful information and is great value for money in my opinion; I can see mself using the recipe section time & time again. Would recommend this book wholeheartedly to anyone who is interested in saving money on beauty products, not just those who want to go 'green'.
The only slight niggle (and my reason for awarding 4 rather than 5 stars) is the 'where to buy' section at the back is very much targeted at readers in the USA; but an excellent purchase all the same.
Many natural or green books have featured recipes before, but in my experience they've been for nothing more exciting than bath oils or an oil/salt body scrub! This amazing book covers everything from top to toe - hair volumisers, sunscreen, self tanner, cuticle softner, all of which can be made at home with a few ingredients - a fantastic idea, considering the price tags on some natural beauty products. There are even recipes inspired by not-so-green cult items (such as Eve Lom cleansing balm) but without the chemical nasties or hefty price tag, along with really clear step by step instructions.
This book is jam packed full of interesting & useful information and is great value for money in my opinion; I can see mself using the recipe section time & time again. Would recommend this book wholeheartedly to anyone who is interested in saving money on beauty products, not just those who want to go 'green'.
The only slight niggle (and my reason for awarding 4 rather than 5 stars) is the 'where to buy' section at the back is very much targeted at readers in the USA; but an excellent purchase all the same.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Helen Morris
Format:Paperback
I became fascinated with natural products after using a natural shampoo that revolutionised my hair. I bought this book because it doesn't just tell you what you should be using - it also tells you why you shouldn't use many of the chemicals that are in 90% of our cosmetics and toiletries. It made a very interesting read and has convinced me that I should pay much more attention to what is going onto my skin as it all ends up absorbed into the body.
The recipes are excellent and I like the fact that it recommends ready made products, because it is hard work making everything yourself. I've tried out many of the suggested products and find them mostly fantastic.
My only slight complaint (and, as with the other reviewer, the reason I haven't given it 5 stars) is that it is an american book and therefore gives almost totally american stores in the "Where to buy" section. Not all the ingredients are easy to lay your hands on - so an edition with british references would make this book impossible to beat.
The recipes are excellent and I like the fact that it recommends ready made products, because it is hard work making everything yourself. I've tried out many of the suggested products and find them mostly fantastic.
My only slight complaint (and, as with the other reviewer, the reason I haven't given it 5 stars) is that it is an american book and therefore gives almost totally american stores in the "Where to buy" section. Not all the ingredients are easy to lay your hands on - so an edition with british references would make this book impossible to beat.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By kedulis
Format:Paperback
This book totally changed my beauty-rituals and helped to understand what I want to put on my face and in my body in general, and how to help the sking to regenerate and prosper itself, instead of depending on chemicals!
Besides the very scientific side and good explanations of the industry and ingredients, it gives you very down-to-earth advices, diy tips and also good websites for further reading and for green cosmetics shopping.
I ordered and read it nearly a year ago, but I still flip through once in a while for some beauty advice. Definitely this one is a keeper!!
Besides the very scientific side and good explanations of the industry and ingredients, it gives you very down-to-earth advices, diy tips and also good websites for further reading and for green cosmetics shopping.
I ordered and read it nearly a year ago, but I still flip through once in a while for some beauty advice. Definitely this one is a keeper!!
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Going green!
I've been sort of green for a year but this book really opened my eyes to how committed i want to be to avoid so much chemical mess! Read more
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the green beauty guide
this book made me think about all the things in your skincare products i never even bothered to look at the ingrediants before but i do now i changed all my skincare, hair care etc... Read more
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