Fresh Pure: Organically Crafted Beauty Balms Cleansers

254 Pages·2018·25.41 MB·English

by  Jules Aron

ALSO BY JULES ARON
Zen and Tonic: Savory and Fresh Cocktails for the Enlightened Drinker
Vegan Cheese: Simple, Delicious, Plant-Based Recipes
Nourish & Glow: Naturally Beautifying Foods & Elixirs

In the vastness and beauty of nature,
here’s to rekindling our love affair with green living
here’s to rekindling our love affair with green living
and rediscovering our own powerful brand
of beauty.

CONTENTS
Introduction
Natural Beauty Apothecary
Facial Skin Care
Natural Makeup
Body Care
Hand and Foot Care
Hair Care
Health and Hygiene
Spa Day Treats
Basic Apothecary Techniques
Resources and Further Reading
Acknowledgments
Index

INTRODUCTION
Living in a modern world, with state-of-the-art technological advancements
promising youth and beauty with every jar, treatment, or injection, it is easy to
understand how we’ve moved so far away from simple holistic herbal practices.
But it is also easy to see that we feel better when we rely on real food, spend
lots of time outdoors, and bring elements of nature into our daily lives. Our plant
world has bestowed on us an incredible array of fruits, herbs, seeds, and flowers
that have been used for generations for improved authentic beauty and well-
being. Whole foods and botanicals are nourishing, pampering, cleansing, and
balancing.
In Fresh & Pure, we’ll nourish our skin with the same loving care we use to
prepare our meals in Nourish & Glow. Together we’ll explore holistic self-care
rituals and rediscover natural beauty products for a beautiful, vibrant body and
soul.
Embrace the ideas on these pages and have fun rediscovering your true
beauty with simple, wholesome body care recipes and the many wellness
inspirations peppered throughout this book. May this collection help us rethink
our routines, seek out better habits, refresh our outlooks, and reconnect with
nature and our true beautiful selves.
SKIN DEEP
Our skin is a living system that includes the hair, nails, glands, and receptors. It
performs nine essential functions for our body:
Excretes salt, water, and toxins through sweat
Protects from physical, chemical, and biological damage
Regulates moisture
Responds to heat, cold, pain, and pleasure
Helps maintain a steady temperature
Prevents mineral loss