Face Creams, Hair Rinses, and Body Lotions: Recipes For Natural Beauty

by Gill Farrer-Halls

Natural and organic is the buzz in cosmetics. Even for over-the-counter products, everyone from Gwyneth Paltrow to Jack Nicholson is going organic when is comes to beauty. This beautiful book shows you how to make your own handcrafted, organic makeup using essential oils and other natural ingredients. Lush Origins, the Body Shop, Kiehl?s, and Neal?s Yard are all packed with customers eager to find the next organic facial mask, rejuvenating skin cream, deodorant, or body lotion. With this book you can personalize your beauty regimen without standing in line. The Organic Face Book feature a range of recipes for quick and easy daily face cleansers, eye cleansers, toners, moisturizing creams and gels, cold cream cleanser, hand cream, body lotion, lip balm, face masks, rejuvenating treatments, liquid shampoos, hair bars, conditioners, rinses, hair nourishing treatments, deodorants, mouthwashes, aftershaves, and eye baths.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Health

128 pages, Paperback

First published October 4, 2004

About the author

Gill Farrer-Halls is a practicing Buddhist who has spent time studying in India and Nepal during her career. She has published several Buddhism-related books as well as those focused on alternative therapies. Besides writing, Gill is a producer for London's Meridian Trust Buddhist Film and Video Archive, and she teaches aromatherapy, meditation, and spiritual-awareness workshops. Artist and writer Robert Beer is well-known for his colorful and detailed illustrations. He has studied and practiced Tibetan art for more than 30 years. His works appear in several hundred books on Tibetan Buddhist art and religion.

Reviews

[Whole And · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some good DIY beauty recipes in this book, often using simple on hand ingredients.

[Casey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book. It had recipes for all of the major face products (cleanser, toner, moisturizer, etc.), as well as hair care and a couple other items. It had full color pictures and was very attractive. I haven't tried any of the recipes yet, but I will most likely use this book again.