January 20, 2015

Learning How to Care For Our Body with Natural Ingredients

It is important to take time to love ourselves and feel good. I enjoyed reading and going through DK's Natural Beauty book written by Susan Curtis, Fran Johnson, Pat Thomas, and Justine Jenkins. The book has lots of tips and techniques that we can use, and it encourages using easy to find, gentle products such as herbs, plants, and other kitchen ingredients to care for our skin and body.
Since there is a wide concern for what goes on our body, and many of us prefer using natural and wholesome foods, it is important we also think about what we apply on our body. Many studies have shown that cosmetic products containing harmful chemicals and synthetic fragrances can disrupt our hormones, nervous system and causes diseases and allergies.

The book has a large section that introduces us to different ingredients we can find in our home. The book is separated into sections focusing on face, body, hair, hands and feet. I like that the book provides details and pictures to show the benefits of natural ingredients that are good for us to feel and look better.

The book also mentions how important it is to have good quality sleep, be away from stress, drink lots of water, to avoid cigarettes, alcohol and skin products with chemicals. 
I tried an easy face mask from this book, which felt refreshing. To make this Avocado and Banana face mask, I used...

1/2 ripe avocado
1/2 very ripe banana
1 tsp honey
1 tsp rose water

I made a paste with the ingredients and left the paste on my face for 15 minutes before washing it off with warm water and pat drying. 

This is a handy book to have if you are looking for a book to learn how to use natural products for your body or give to loved ones.
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35 comments:

  1. ManuJanuary 21, 2015 at 2:34 AM

    Beautiful post!!!
    I've got the same honey pot you have LOL

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  2. Renee SimmonsJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    Cool! Love that Natural Process is coming back. Thanks for a great article!

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  3. kathy dJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:23 PM

    Thanks,going to try the face mask

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  4. Caryn sJanuary 26, 2015 at 11:24 PM

    Thanks for recipe will have to try it! We are big fans of DK books in our house!

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  5. Andrea AmyJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:14 AM

    I totally want to try that face mask! I LOVE face masks :)

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  6. Hide C.January 27, 2015 at 1:26 AM

    This looks like a beautiful book full of useful information!

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  7. Michelle TremblettJanuary 27, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    Looks like a great book ! I love natural products, I will check it out :)

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  8. FloJanuary 27, 2015 at 11:13 AM

    This face mask is a must try. Love DK books.

    Florence c

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  9. LILLIAN BROWNJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    want to try that face mask

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  10. flowerchildJanuary 27, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    I would love to try this face mask the next girls night.

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  11. Lynda CookJanuary 28, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    This is different, I think I should try it out! my face will love it!

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  12. Laurie PJanuary 28, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    DK has a book for anything, love that!

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  13. Victoria EssJanuary 30, 2015 at 3:31 PM

    I just reviewed this book! I love it!

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  14. UnknownJanuary 30, 2015 at 11:26 PM

    Looks like an interesting book.

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  15. Stephanie LaPlanteJanuary 31, 2015 at 7:34 AM

    Thanks for sharing! I'm extremely interested in natural and homemade products.

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  16. Angela MJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:37 PM

    I love the idea of using ingredients you already have around the house.

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  17. Betty SFebruary 1, 2015 at 5:12 AM

    Thanks for sharing this, I love to try new things, and to be able to make it yourself and know what goes into the product is bonus

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  18. UnknownFebruary 1, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Wow! Love this! What a great idea to make your own beauty products

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  19. asheraresOctober 4, 2018 at 7:18 PM

    Oh, this would be great for facial recipes.

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  20. wendy HuttonOctober 16, 2018 at 11:46 AM

    the mask sounds great will have to try it thanks

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  21. Elaine GMay 18, 2019 at 1:35 PM

    I'll have to check out this book and will try this face mask recipe.

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  22. jdarrellMay 18, 2019 at 1:57 PM

    This is something I need to do.

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  23. AnonymousMay 18, 2019 at 3:57 PM

    I need to try this, I have sensitive skin and do not use mask! This I think my skin would love.

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  24. FloMay 18, 2019 at 8:27 PM

    Sounds great. I love to try this.
    Florence Cochrane

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  25. asheraresMay 19, 2019 at 4:10 PM

    I do enjoy face masks.

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  26. Emily jMay 20, 2019 at 11:04 AM

    Thank you for sharing this! I love facials and face masks!

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  27. EmilyMay 20, 2019 at 11:05 AM

    Thank you for sharing this! I love facials and face mask!

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  28. wendy HuttonMay 20, 2019 at 3:09 PM

    the face mask sounds great, thanks

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  29. kathy dMay 20, 2019 at 4:11 PM

    Your certainly right,It's extremely important to take time to love ourselves and feel good.

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  30. MelMay 26, 2019 at 10:42 AM

    I take time to pamper myself weekly.

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  31. ShirleyMay 26, 2019 at 12:14 PM

    this would be a nice face mask to use

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  32. Fan R.May 29, 2019 at 11:39 PM

    This is easy to make beauty mask!

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  33. nickyJune 4, 2019 at 5:00 PM

    I have those ingredients, so will be trying this nice mask!

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  34. wendy HuttonOctober 18, 2019 at 11:28 AM

    will have to try the face mask

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  35. m bouleDecember 14, 2021 at 10:11 AM

    Pretty easy mask to make, will have to try.

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