Bibliograph

Natural beauty from the outside in, Sojourner Walker Williams

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Natural beauty from the outside in, Sojourner Walker Williams

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Natural beauty from the outside in

Oclc number

1242020132

Responsibility statement

Sojourner Walker Williams

Summary

"Many of the bath and beauty products we use contain toxic chemical substances, but it is easy to make your own safe, natural alternatives. In this book, Sojourner Walker Williams shares 75 of her most popular recipes"--, Provided by publisherOur skin is our largest organ, and absorbs like a sponge what is placed on the outer layer, drawing it deeper into the inner layers and dispensing it into the bloodstream. Many of the bath and beauty products we use contain toxic chemical substances. Williams show how easy it is to make your own safe, natural alternatives.She shares her most popular recipes, using ingredients that are easily found in stores or through online sources. She also includes hints for usage, storing and preserving. -- adapted from back cover

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- How to use this book: a peek inside my pantry -- Shea butter / Ghana -- Coconut oil / Thailand -- Herbs and spices / Zanzibar -- Carrier oils / Jamaica -- Floral waters / Portugal -- Clay / Swaziland and France -- Essential oils / New York City -- Aloe vera / Costa Rica -- Vinegar extractions / Japan -- Plant barks / Mozambique -- Storing your products: general guidelines -- A note about natural preservatives -- Sensitive skin considerations: how to conduct a skin patch test - In closing

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