Product Description

Have you ever wondered exactly what you are putting on your skin with your everyday cosmetics? If you care about what you eat then you'll want to be just as particular about your skin and haircare. Josephine Fairley, the hugely experienced beauty expert, offers 100 per cent natural cosmetics that you can easily make at home. And you don't have to be a whizz in the kitchen or own a huge kitchen garden - these are simple recipes with ingredients that you could grow in a window box or find in your store cupboard. Her treatments include recipes for all skin types, for hands, nails, feet, hair, eyes, smiles - and divine fragrances, bath soaks and herbal teas too. Make yourself a Milk, Cucumber and Mint Cleanser, give your hair some shine with a Chamomile and Rhubarb Hair Brightener or make herbal eye pillows or bath bags as perfect presents for a friend. Take advantage of Mother Nature's bounty to make yourself beautiful, more naturally.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4829 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-28
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

About the Author
Josephine Fairley is a Contributing Editor to the Mail on Sunday YOU Magazine, where she writes on beauty and organic living. She has also written on beauty for Tatler, Real, Woman's Journal, Elle and Here's Health.

Customer Reviews

Natural Wonder!
I saw this book advertised and thought "ooh that could be interesting", and have just got round to treating myself. And I must say that I was not disappointed!

The book itself looks good sitting on my desk, and the recipes inside are even better! There are about 100 recipes all divided into different sections for face and then skin type, body, trouble shooters, hair and make-up, and I must say they all sound divine! Ingredients are not outrageously difficult to get hold of, or expensive like a lot of similar books are, and information is given about different herbs and plants that are used in recipes, and some of their uses. The back of the book also contains information on how to do certain processes, other various "natural wonder products" and equipment that could be useful for making your own cosmetics! There is also a great stockist list at the back of the book, where you can get almost all of the items required and various organic cosmetics that are readily available, most of which have great websites which the author recommends.

This book has inspired me to begin making my own cosmetics and has opened my eyes as to what wonders nature has in store. I have always been one to use as natural products as I can but this takes it one step further - organic DIY!

I would really recommend this book to anyone who is interested in creating their own cosmetics, and it would make a lovely gift for someone. Now I am off to make a delicious sounding face mask...

Fabulous!
This is the first time I've been inspired to write a review of any book I've read, but for any lay person wanting to experiment with making their own products this book is a must! Initially a little daunted at the prospect of branching out into making my own products I found this book easy to use, beautifully laid out, and recipes very easy to follow. Having successfully produced my own face cream and toner within a matter of hours I can't wait to try out more of the recipies. The majority of the ingredients aren't difficult to get a hold of, and formulas are easily adapted to meet your own needs. If you buy one book on making your own products it has to be this one!

Fantastic book!
This book is great! Having never made cosmetics before, I bought a range of books and this one is by far the best. It has recipies suitable for face, body, hair, etc. and a good selection of facial products for different skin types. The recipies given are imaginative, unusual and effective. I'd also recommend 'Natural Health and Body Care' by Neals Yard Rememdies, but their recipies are (in my opinion) more basic than Ms Fairley's.

The book is also visually well designed, with beautiful use of colour and good layouts. Would make an excellent present for anyone interested in making their own cosmetic products