This is a perspective on the chemical world we live in and why I believe all of us should be concerned for our lives, the lives of our families, friends and the animals that share our lives. It is not intended to scare you, although it might. It is really to draw attention to what our lives have become and the chemicals, companies and products that rule it. Our skin is our largest and most vulnerable organ. Love it and it will love you. Protect it and it will protect you. Abuse it and it will shorten your life.There have been more chemicals developed in the last twenty years than in all of mankind. Of the thousands of chemicals in use in the cosmetic, personal care and household products industry, less than 1% have been tested for safety. A few years ago I read that ~63% of American claim to have a skin disorder. Connection? Probably! There are no US Government regulations for skin care or household products.What I have come to believe is that more than 50% of skin disorders are misdiagnosed and are caused by chemicals in the products we use every day.

”In Natural Beauty Skin Care, you'll learn how to create wholesome beauty products without looking too far past your pantry. The bonus? The recipes and formulas within actually work.”—DR. FRANK LIPMAN, founder of the Eleven-Eleven Wellness Center and New York Times bestselling author of The New Health Rules When it comes to skin care, everyone knows that natural is best, but with chemical-ridden products being mislabeled as “all-natural” and so many homemade beauty regimens available online, keeping it natural can feel complicated. Whether you’re a homemade product junkie looking for affordable options, or just joining the natural skin care revolution— Natural Beauty Skin Care will get you and your skin back-to-basics—one natural product at a time. Skin care expert and co-founder of Sumbody Skin Care, Deborah Burnes, applies her specialized combination of chemistry, cosmetology, and natural medicine to create the eco-friendly skin care recipes in Natural Beauty Skin Care. This book is your guide to creating all-natural skin care products that achieve glowing, radiant skin, hair and nails. The simple, budget-friendly skin care recipes found in Natural Beauty Skin Carewill transform your skin and include decadent homemade beauty treats like Honey & Chia Seed Cleanser, Coconut Body Butter, and Argan Oil Shampoo. Natural, easy-to-make beauty recipes that eliminate chemicals from your skin care routine Head-to-toe indulgence cares for all the skin that you’re in with nourishing body butters, hydrating hair masks, decadent bath bombs, and more Natural Ingredient 101—learn the eye-opening why’s behind the step-by-step how’s and go all-natural with your skin care for good

Go Green in Every Part of Your Life with This Huge Collection of Easy, All-Natural Products Kick toxic, synthetic skin care products and cleaners out the door and bring the healing joy of nature into your life with these simple, customizable projects. In this new and expanded edition of 101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home, Jan Berry adds 50 brand new recipes for a total of 151 in all, making this beloved book a complete and versatile resource. You’ll learn how to make your own skin care and hair care products, health remedies and household cleaners, such as: • Honey, Rose & Oat Face Cleanser • Triple Sunshine Body Butter • Sleepy Time Bath Bombs • Wildflower Shower Scrub Bars • Lip Gloss Pots • Cucumber Mint Soap • Lemon Balm & Ginger Sore Throat Drops • Lemon & Rosemary All-Purpose Cleaning Spray • Lavender Laundry Detergent • And so much more! All of the projects are easy to make and use commonly found herbs, flowers, oils and other natural ingredients. No fancy equipment or previous experience required! The new edition is packed with even more basic formulas, so you can make your own one-of-a-kind creations. Going green has never been easier or more affordable. With this book, you can use local, natural ingredients to make something beautiful, effective and good for you and your family.

All-natural beauty product recipes for healthy, glowing skin and a happier you! Stimulate your senses with Lemon Poppy Seed Scrub. Rejuvenate your skin with a Glowing Goddess Face and Body Mask. Wash away your worries with a Fizzy Mojito Foot Spa. Filled with all-natural ingredients like shea butter, essential oils, and brown sugar, each recipe in 100 Organic Skincare Recipes gives you the opportunity to mix up your own beauty products--without any of the hazardous chemicals you'd find in store-bought brands. Whether you have sensitive skin or just want to switch to a natural beauty routine, these step-by-step instructions will teach you how to use oils, herbs, and other easy-to-find ingredients to make amazingly effective organic skincare recipes. You will enjoy creating your own one-of-a-kind home spa products, such as Invigorating Ginger Citrus Body Wash, Carrot-Coconut NutraMoist Mask, and Chocolate Lip Scrub. With the beautiful, soothing products in 100 Organic Skincare Recipes, you'll always be just a few moments away from the luxury of your very own home spa experience, and an easy escape into tranquility, relaxation, and indulgence.

The concept of expressing acidity as the negative logarithm of the hydrogen ion concentration was defined and termed pH in the beginning of the 20th century. The general usefulness of the pH concept for life science was recognized and later gained importance to analytical research. Reports on results of pH measurements from living skin established the term acid mantle - the skin's own protective shield that maintains a naturally acid pH. It is invisible to the eye but crucial to the overall wellbeing of skin. Chronic alkalization can throw this acid mantle out of balance, leading to inflammation, dermatitis, and atopic skin diseases. It is therefore no surprise, that skin pH shifts have been observed in various skin pathologies. It is also obvious that the pH in topically applied preparations may play an important role. Optimal pH and buffer capacity within topical preparations not only support stability of active ingredients and auxiliary materials, but may also increase absorption of the non-ionized species of an acidic or a basic active ingredient. They may even open up opportunities to modify and "correct" skin pH and hence accelerate barrier recovery and maintain or enhance barrier integrity. Further efforts are needed to standardize and improve pH measurements in biological media or pharmaceutical/cosmetic vehicles to increase and ensure quality, comparability, and relevance of research data. In this volume, we present a unique collection of papers that address past, present and future issues of the pH of healthy and diseased skin. It is hoped that this collection will foster future efforts in clinical and experimental skin research.

Want to treat your chapped lips, dry skin, or skin disorder and feel more confident about your looks? Worried about the potentially dangerous chemicals of synthetic beauty products? Having "bad skin" may be a minor thing in life, but if you live with unattractively oily or dry skin, or have medical conditions like rosacea and psoriasis, growing up and feeling good about yourself won't be easy. Fortunately, the solution to your problem is around you: nature. Countless herbs, fruits, and plant oils contain skin care properties and are free of the harmful ingredients in processed beauty products. In her latest book, The A-Z of Natural Skin Care, Maggie Fitzgerald shows you how to turn everyday herbs, fruits, essential oils, and other organic ingredients into skin and beauty remedies that will not only give you clean and clear skin, but will also keep the signs of aging at bay. Even better, her natural treatments are astoundingly cheaper than any of the advertised cosmetics and beauty supplies out there. And what's even better is that you can find these organic ingredients right in your kitchen! That's not all. Here are more things you will discover once you get a hold of The A-Z of Natural Skin Care: The usage and development of natural ingredients throughout human history The dangers of using manufactured synthetic cosmetics Benefits of relying on nature to get flawless skin A long list of herbs, plant oils, and organic extracts that are good for the skin How to know your skin type Recipes for making your own skin care products at home Natural treatments to rejuvenate the eyes How to have kissable lips using natural treatments

A collection of 101 natural, chemical-free recipes that provide safe and healthy alternatives for personal body care.