Eco-Beautiful: The Ultimate Guide to Natural Beauty and Wellness

by Lina Hanson, Dove Shore

The eco-friendly and organic segment of the personal care market is the fastest growing in North American cosmetics—increasing by 30 percent every year! For the millions of women who seek a more natural, holistic beauty regimen, as well as those with sensitive or problem skin, this gorgeous, full-color book is an indispensable guide to beauty products that are not only good to the earth but also kind to the skin. In Eco-Beautiful , Hollywood makeup artist Lina Hanson reveals the techniques and products she uses to create stunning looks for celebrity clients such as Natalie Portman, Ellen DeGeneres, Mandy Moore, and Naomi Watts using eco friendly cosmetics. She describes in With before-and-after application photos, helpful information, and green product suggestions in every price range, this is a beauty book like no other—truly eco-friendly and eco-beautiful.

Genres: Health

208 pages, Paperback

First published May 12, 2009

Reviews

[Sarah Lombard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. From the anti-oxidant foods that help prevent wrinkles to the ways to organically take care of your skin, with organic and natural makeup techniques I got a lot of fun out of this book

[Sarah Amundsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

A lot of information, solid advice and recommendations, and all very relatable and well written. I’m just getting into makeup at 21 and this was a great read.

[Hope · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is basically a 'get this look' kind of make-up how to, focusing on using natural cosmetic brands. It's very vague and generic. Of course there is useful information about chemicals to avoid in cosmetics, and good suggestions for a few popular natural brands (I was really hoping for there to be more variety in this department!). If you haven't read any green-beauty books yet and want to start with something light and easy, this would be an un-daunting place to start.

[Phyrra · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book had some interesting information, however it was also full of misinformation. It talked about the campaign for 'safe' cosmetics, which is merely a scare campaign with no basis in fact. I did like the break downs of suggested colors for people and suggested looks. The nutritional sections were also nice.

[Ashley · Rating 2 out of 5]

Anyone with a basic knowledge of eco friendly cosmetics and beauty (aka the proper way to apply make-up) will find this book at best, campy. No new knowledge is offered, and it drones on.

IF you don't know either of these topics well, then this book may be a treasure trove of information. Otherwise, pass it up.

[Sher❤ The Fabulous BookLover · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book if you're new to the eco friendly makeup scene, but there's nothing new for those who already know and want to learn something new.