200 Tips, Techniques, and Recipes for Natural Beauty

147 Pages·2014·13.711 MB·English

by  Buck, Shannon

200

Tips, Techniques & Recipes
for Natural Beauty

200

Tips, Techniques & Recipes
for Natural Beauty
Shannon Buck
Fair Winds Press
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contents
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Foreword 6 FABULOUS FACIAL CARE 72
About this Book 7
Facial Cleansers 74
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Twelve of the Best Facial Cleansers 76
SELECTING INGREDIENTS 8 Facial Scrubs and Exfoliators 80
Buying Natural Ingredients 10 Six of the Best Facial Scrubs and Exfoliators 82
Safety and Patch Testing 11 Face Masks 84
Natural Butters 12 Six of the Best Face Masks 86
Clays 14 Facial Steams 88
Sugars and Salts 16 Facial Toners 90
Waxes, Thickeners, and Emulsifiers 18 Three of the Best Facial Toners 91
Liquid Carrier Oils 20 Facial Moisturizers 92
Herb-Infused Carrier Oils 26 Five of the Best Facial Moisturizers 94
Essential Oils 28 Eye Care 96
Floral Waters 38 Six of the Best Eye-Care Products 98
Herbs 40 Lip Care 100
2 Three of the Best Lip-Care Treatments 101
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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES 42
CONDITIONING BODY CARE 102
Essential Kitchen Equipment 44
Safety and Sanitation 47 Body Cleansers 104
Eco-Friendly Containers and Packaging 48 Four of the Best Body Cleansers 106
3Creating Labels and Gift-Giving 50 Body Scrubs 108
Three of the Best Body Scrubs 109
NATURALLY LUSTROUS HAIR 52 Body Moisturizers 110
Five of the Best Body Moisturizers 112
Natural Hair Treatments 54
Bathtub Treatments 114
Hair Cleansers 58
Eight of the Best Bathtub Treatments 116
Six of the Best Hair Cleansers 60
Underarm Deodorants 118
Hair Conditioners 62
Four of the Best Natural Deodorants 119
Twelve of the Best Hair Conditioners 64
Manicures and Pedicures 120
Herbal Hair Rinses 68
Six of the Best Mani/Pedi Treatments 124
Eight of the Best Herbal Hair Rinses 70
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PERFUMES AND AROMATHERAPY 126
Perfumes and Aromatherapy 128
Eight of the Best Aromatherapy Blends 136
Resources 138
Index 139
Credits 144
Foreword About this Book
I became interested in
In the pages of this book you’ll find more than 200 expert
natural beauty in my mid- tips, hints, recipes, and problem-solving solutions that make
creating customized natural and organic beauty products in
twenties, developing my own
your own kitchen easy and enjoyable. The book is divided
formulas in my kitchen, and into six chapters covering everything from hair care to
finding them significantly pedicures so you can pamper yourself from head to toe.
more effective than the high- 1
priced products that I would waste my money on Selecting Ingredients pages 8–41
during high school and college. I still can’t believe In this chapter is all you need to know about the natural
ingredients that will be at the heart of your beauty products. From
that I used to shell out good money on all the hyped-
sugars and salts to fl oral waters and decadent essential oils, you’ll
up and ineffective wrinkle-erasing, lip-plumping, fi nd information on sourcing and storing your organic ingredients
as well as wonderful ideas for how to use them.
pore-reducing, chemical-containing conventional
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beauty potions with extravagant labels and

outrageous price tags. Tools and Supplies pages 42–51
Almost everything you need to get started is right in your kitchen
When my son was a baby, he had extremely
already and this chapter will guide you through selecting the right
sensitive skin and was prone to severe eczema and tools and equipment, as well as giving you crucial tips on safety
rashes. After some research into essential oils and and sanitation. Learn how to select eco-friendly packaging for your
fi nished products and get some ideas for how to package your
herbal medicine, and using only the restorative
creations to make gorgeous gifts.
powers of natural ingredients, I developed formulas 3
that worked wonders for my baby’s precious skin.
Naturally Lustrous Hair pages 52–71
I am a professionally trained herbalist and studied
Whether your hair is long or short, dry or oily, straight or curly,
Aromatherapy & Essential Oils at Bastyr University. I you’ll fi nd great tips and luxurious recipes here to cleanse and
condition your hair like never before.
also teach an introductory course on Aromatherapy
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and Essential Oils, and in 2011, I launched a beauty

blog called FreshPickedBeauty.com where I create Fabulous Facial Care pages 72–101
Every aspect of facial care is covered in this chapter, from toners
step-by-step tutorials for creating your own natural
and moisturizers, scrubs and masks, to specialist eye and lip care.
skincare recipes. My blog has turned out to be quite These tips and recipes will leave your complexion blemish-free,
popular and is visited by thousands of fantastic folks hydrated, and radiant.
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from around the world every day.

I know you, too, will take pleasure in discovering Conditioning Body Care pages 102–125
the fun of formulating your very own natural beauty Pamper your whole body with the treatments in this chapter: soak
your cares away in an indulgent bath tea, create your own natural
recipes. Green blessings!
deodorant, and treat yourself to the perfect pedicure.
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Shannon Buck Perfumes and Aromatherapy pages 126–137
Enter the intoxicating world of aromatherapy and discover how to
blend essential oils to treat your body and your home, with
perfumes, massage oils, and air diffusers.
The Best Recipes
Here you’ll fi nd the author’s top recommendations for wonderful
products for you to make at home, complete with ingredients
list, skin-type recommendations, and usage advice.
698 Fabulous Facual Care Six of the Best Eye-Care Products 99
Recipes:
Six of the Best Eye-Care Products
170 171
Daily Revitalizing Eye Cream Age-Defense Rich
Makes 1 ounce Eye Balm
167 168 169 Best for all skin types Makes 1 ounce
Best for all skin types
Basic Eye Cream Basic Eye Serum Basic Eye Balm Dcaanil yh eulspe t oof v tihsiisb lrye vreitdauliczein tgh ee ye cream The trio of plant-infused oils in this
Makes 1 ounce Makes 1⁄2 ounce Makes 1 ounce appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. eye balm helps to repair, moisturize,
Best for all skin types Best for all skin types Best for all skin types This product is enhanced with ultra-rich and protect the delicate eye area.
avocado oil, which is high in the
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and shea butter, meaning that it glides amazing for the skin. It intensely the eyes. Calendula-infused oil is 1 tablespoon rose floral water 1 teaspoon plantain-infused carrier oil
on easily to hydrate the delicate under- nourishes the outer epidermal layer wonderful for dry and damaged skin. 2 teaspoons vegetable glycerin 3 teaspoons marshmallow-infused Fortifying & Soothing
eye area. and delivers potent antioxidant 1⁄2 teaspoon avocado oil carrier oil Eye Serum
benefits. 5 teaspoons calendula-infused hemp 1⁄2 teaspoon evening primrose oil 1 teaspoon finely grated beeswax
1 tablespoon distilled water seed oil 1teaspooncocoabutter 10dropsvitaminEoil
2 teaspoons vegetable glycerin 2 teaspoons pomegranate seed oil 1 teaspoon finely grated beeswax
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1 teaspoon liquid lecithin
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a small dropper bottle. Shake the beeswax into a small glass measuring cup
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few inches of simmering water. the steps on page 97. 2. Add the vitamin E and rose essential oils. Try the ideas listed below to banish The skin near your eyes is one of
2. Measure out the extra virgin olive oil, Quickly pour the balm into your chosen puffy eyes and dark circles for good. the most fragile and sensitive
shea butter, liquid lecithin, and emulsifying heatproof container and allow to cool areas of the body so care must
wax NF into another glass measuring cup completely. Use within 3 months. be taken to avoid irritation.
and place in a second saucepan containing
a few inches of simmering water. To use: Apply to the eye area, following the 1. Cleanse and tone your skin
3. When both mixtures reach a temperature steps on page 97. as required.
of 160°F (71°C), remove them from the heat. 2. Using a clean cotton swab,
4. Carefully pour the oil mixture into a retrieve a small amount of the
heatproof mixing bowl and begin mixing product from the container and
with a handheld mixer set on medium place on your ring ringer. Gently
speed. Carefully add the distilled water and dab it onto the skin underneath
glycerin mixture, and continue to mix for a and around your eyes.
further 5 minutes. 3. Very gently apply the product
5. Pour the eye cream into a small, with a light pressure around the
sanitized container and allow to cool eye area until it is absorbed.
completely. Store in the refrigerator and 4. Avoid getting any of the
use within 15 days. • M ake an herbal infusion by combining product in your eyes.
2 tablespoons of boiling water with a
To use: Apply to the eye area, following the teaspoon each of dried chamomile
steps on page 97. flowers, fennel seed, and lavender
Eye Care buds. Once the liquid has cooled to
room temperature, squeeze the liquid
from the herbs and add an ice cube to
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must be taken to nourish this area of the face with gentle Dip two clean cotton pads into some rose 10 minutes. Repeat if desired.
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hydrate the eye area, as well as reduce the appearance of compartments of an ice-cube tray. forget about your eyebrows. Just like your products in the refrigerator. As an
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to the puffy areas of the eyes for a and de-puff.
162 few minutes.
Choosing and using eye-care treatments
Eye creams: These are thick and rich, and Eye serums: These oil-based formulas are Eye balms: These waterless formulas
made from an emulsion of floral waters, made with antioxidant-rich plant oils, contain rich plant oils, beeswax, and
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oils, are often added to help moisturize, the eyes, stimulate microcirculation, and before applying makeup in the morning. Using your fi ngertips to handle a
soothe, calm, and firm, as well as to help prevent the signs of aging. Eye balms help to protect the skin barrier product can quickly introduce bacteria
reduce the signs of aging around the and to reduce the appearance of fine and germs to the product. To avoid
delicate eye area. lines and wrinkles. Essential oils are this, use a clean cotton swab instead. (cid:2) Dried chamomile fl owers
added in small amounts, at around 0.5%. and fennel seeds are great in
herbal infusions.
Tips Try Its Fix Its
From advice on selecting Try something new, These pop up throughout
and storing ingredients, to discover a quick fi x to a the book and offer great
making and customizing beauty bother, or learn a problem-solving hints to
treatments and the best new time- or money- help you avoid common
way to apply products to saving trick with these pitfalls or repair products
your skin, the book is full useful panels, which that have gone wrong.
of expert tips and advice to appear in every chapter.
give you guidance and
inspiration.
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Selecting Ingredients
Store-bought beauty products are often laden
with synthetic ingredients, fake fragrances,
unnatural fillers, and irritating chemicals. The
best thing about creating your own beauty
products is that you can know exactly what
you’re putting on your skin and feel confident
that it is nourishing and pure. At the very heart of
your handmade beauty products will be the
natural, organic, and wild-harvested ingredients
that you select. This chapter will guide you
through choosing and using the absolute best
ingredients that Mother Nature has to offer.