Natural cosmetics: indulge yourself with 20 eco-friendly recipes to make at home

INTRODUCTION

Before you begin

Five good reasons to get started

What products can you make?

Choosing the right ingredients

Preserving handmade products

Important information

Key for recipes

Basic equipment

For production

Empty containers

Good practice

Hygiene rules -Precautions

Skin diagnostics

Diagnosing your skin type

Assessing your skin

Choosing your ingredients

Specific characteristics of each skin type

Uses and properties

Other active ingredients

What works for your skin type

Make-up removal

Toning

Moisturizing

Exfoliating once a week

BASIC TEXTURES

Making an

Making a gel

Making a balm

Making a lotion

Making a treatment oil

THE RECIPES

Face: Custom-blend micellar gel , Custom-blend moisturizer , Hydrating detox mask , Nourishing lip balm , Cleansing lotion

Body: Moisturizing skin milk , Creamy, nourishing balm , Dry body oil , Revitalizing scented

Hair care: Conditioning -in- mask, Leave-in detangling cream, Protective hair serum

Hygiene: Solid toothpaste , Fresh roll-on deodorant , Vitamin-packed shower gel , Protein-rich shampoo

General wellbeing: All-over cold cream, Face-and-body butter scrub, Massage candle, Fizzing bath