Natural Beauty Alchemy: Make Your Own Organic Cleansers, Creams, Serums, Shampoos, Balms, and More (Countryman Know How)

Just what I have been looking for. A lot of helpful receipts

This is a well written book by a biochemist. I have tried some of the formulas and they have been good. Had a problem with the shampoo but it is not the first time I have had problems with homemade shampoo formulas. I do not like the fact that she recommends rubbing alcohol. I use vodka or grain alcohol. I like the foaming face cleanser and eye makeup remover better than the commercial ones I have purchased. Also very pleased with her odor neutralizing (deodorant) formula. Lots of good detailed information.

I just got this book in and have packaged it back up to return it. Very basic recipes that can be found on pinterest. This is definitely for those who are just learning about natural ingredients and are beginners and even then some of the ingredients it calls for to use on your face is cringeworthy...creamcheese face mask? Eww. There are plenty of other ingredients that are known to be great for the skin such as avocado without having to use cream cheese. Also one of the recipes for a "cleansing cream" is mix your moisturizer with some soap and add some flower water. Really? This is obvious stuff even for the beginner. Puffy eyelid recipe is "use teabags"...well that has been a very well known trick of the trade for some time now, not worth putting in a book. Again only recommended for those just finding out about natural ingredients/products as there is likely something you may be able to glean from this book and the photos are very pretty other than that for anyone who already makes their own products this is far to basic information that is already out there.

I really like the variety of beauty products that I can make myself! The book clearly lists items I will need and shows step-by-step instructions on how to make them. I can experiment now on myself (ie - I can pamper myself first!) and then decide which ones I can make for Christmas for family and friends! I can't wait to get started on these!

Not what I was hoping for...I was really excited to have a cookbook of sorts to make masks, scrubs, and lotions. However, this book is full of recipes with odd ingredients you are not likely to have or be able to find easily. Blue cornflower roughly chopped? This is not the book I was looking for - disappointed.

The skin care recipes are easy to make and effective, I’ve seen results within just 2-3 weeks

I loved the cover, which is why I bought it :). I haven't made anything from the book yet.

I tend to love books that help me make my best skin care products. This book did not disappoint! Very happy with my purchase.

Adorei livro, muito completo e fácil para ler e entender, recomendo muito. Uma guia básica para quem gosta de cosméticos naturais

Contiene varias recetas tanto de cara, como de cabello, manos y pies. Recetas sencillas, antes de comenzar con las recetas da una breve introducción sobre la piel y los ingredientes que se emplearán en las recetas.

A good place to start if new to making your own products, I was expecting more "wow factor" but overall it's a good beginner book.

recommended.

You may have heard the expression 'hindsight is 2020 vision' and we do see things differently in retrospect. I personally have been processed by the entire make-it-yourself/artisan perfume business. It is a lovely hobby, but what you see is not necessarily what you get. Originally, I bought Fifi Maacaron's Natural Beauty Alchemy in late 2016. To be honest, back then, I was disappointed on opening. I wanted a facial wash and shampoo to make from scratch, and was disappointed to discover that both recipes were made with Liquid Castile Soap. For a start, I didn't have any. But a friend of mine swears by Dr Bronner's Castile Soap; I get the whole cult thing; retrospectively speaking, its just not for me. The hype goes that its suitable for washing hair, face, body, kitchen floor, teeth. So began my quest for this miracle soap, I found a supplier, couldn't wait to test it. I even made up samples for friends and family. My face exploded in spots, as it is made up with coconut oil (ranks as @ 4 on the comedogenic scale). This meant more research, more books, more oils, ingredients, equipment, and several visit to the doctor for antibiotics that eventually made me ill. My hair came out like it had been glued to my scalp, the shower gel that I added my beautiful organic Lavender to @1% still didn't mask the awful aroma. So I thought I'd have a go at making my own, without the coconut oil, as I''ve never actually made any soap, I had to buy everything, including safety gear; I've never made anything, because I just did not feel confident handling lye and don't know what to do with all the product once made. As somebody that has now been around the block; I feel qualified to tell you that in my opinion Fifi Maacaron's book Natural Beauty Alchemy; it is a genuine piece, she has tested her recipes, studied her ingredients and with the exception the Castile Soap recipes that just do not work for me personally; her ingredients are easily sourced and recipes simple. Do not buy her book and think that she is going to teach you how to become a cosmetic chemist. Of all the MIY Cosmetic books in my library, Maacaron's is one of my favourites. Its a classic.