Natural Skincare For All Seasons: A modern guide to growing & making plant-based products

This handbook provides a practical guide to growing and making your own skincare products using natural ingredients from your garden. It covers topics such as understanding the skin, plotting a skincare garden, choosing skincare plants, maintaining the garden, and creating basic formulations. It also emphasizes sustainability by showing how to make natural cleaning sprays and botanical household soap.

Format: Hardback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

This comprehensive guide is designed to empower you to cultivate and create your own skincare products, regardless of the size of your garden. It offers a modern and practical approach to transitioning from harmful to nourishing skincare routines that prioritize your well-being and the environment.

Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Skin
In this chapter, we delve into the intricacies of the skin, understanding its composition and the importance of proper care. We explore the various functions of the skin and the factors that can impact its health and appearance.

Chapter 2: Plotting My Skincare Garden: What to Grow and How to Arrange It
Chapter 2 provides a step-by-step guide on how to plan and cultivate your skincare garden. It covers essential considerations such as selecting the right plants, determining the layout of your garden, and ensuring optimal growth conditions.

Chapter 3: Choosing Skincare Plants: The Top 22 Skincare Plants to Grow and Forage for and Their Beneficial Properties
Chapter 3 introduces you to the top 22 skincare plants that are rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and healing properties. Each plant is discussed in detail, including its uses, benefits, and cultivation techniques.

Chapter 4: The Natural Skincare Garden Through the Seasons: What to Do to Maintain Your Garden Through the Year and How to Harvest and Store Your Plants
Chapter 4 guides you through the maintenance of your skincare garden throughout the year. It covers topics such as watering, fertilizing, pruning, and protecting your plants from pests and diseases. Additionally, it provides tips on harvesting and storing your plants for use in your skincare recipes.

Chapter 5: Basic Formulations and 30 Skincare Recipes, Including Skincare Teas, Cleanses, Oils, Creams, and More
Chapter 5 presents a collection of basic formulations and 30 skincare recipes that you can create using the plants you have grown in your garden. These recipes cover a wide range of skincare needs, including cleansers, toners, moisturizers, serums, masks, and more.

Sustainability: How to Make a Natural Cleaning Spray and Botanical Household Soap
Chapter 6 focuses on sustainability and offers practical tips on how to make natural cleaning sprays and botanical household soap using the ingredients from your skincare garden.

Silvana takes you on a holistic journey, guiding you through every step of planting the seed in the soil, growing, harvesting, storing, creating, and bottling your homemade herbal skincare products. Throughout the guide, she shares valuable insights, tips, and anecdotes to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the process.

By following the steps outlined in this handbook
This comprehensive guide is designed to empower you to cultivate and create your own skincare products, regardless of the size of your garden. It offers a modern and practical approach to transitioning from harmful to nourishing skincare routines that prioritize your well-being and the environment.

Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Skin
In this chapter, we delve into the intricacies of the skin, understanding its composition and the importance of proper care. We explore the various functions of the skin and the factors that can impact its health and appearance.

Chapter 2: Plotting My Skincare Garden: What to Grow and How to Arrange It
Chapter 2 provides a step-by-step guide on how to plan and cultivate your skincare garden. It covers essential considerations such as selecting the right plants, determining the layout of your garden, and ensuring optimal growth conditions.

Chapter 3: Choosing Skincare Plants: The Top 22 Skincare Plants to Grow and Forage for and Their Beneficial Properties
Chapter 3 introduces you to the top 22 skincare plants that are rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and healing properties. Each plant is discussed in detail, including its uses, benefits, and cultivation techniques.

Chapter 4: The Natural Skincare Garden Through the Seasons: What to Do to Maintain Your Garden Through the Year and How to Harvest and Store Your Plants
Chapter 4 guides you through the maintenance of your skincare garden throughout the year. It covers topics such as watering, fertilizing, pruning, and protecting your plants from pests and diseases. Additionally, it provides tips on harvesting and storing your plants for use in your skincare recipes.

Chapter 5: Basic Formulations and 30 Skincare Recipes, Including Skincare Teas, Cleanses, Oils, Creams, and More
Chapter 5 presents a collection of basic formulations and 30 skincare recipes that you can create using the plants you have grown in your garden. These recipes cover a wide range of skincare needs, including cleansers, toners, moisturizers, serums, masks, and more.

Sustainability: How to Make a Natural Cleaning Spray and Botanical Household Soap
Chapter 6 focuses on sustainability and offers practical tips on how to make natural cleaning sprays and botanical household soap using the ingredients from your skincare garden.

Silvana takes you on a holistic journey, guiding you through every step of planting the seed in the soil, growing, harvesting, storing, creating, and bottling your homemade herbal skincare products. Throughout the guide, she shares valuable insights, tips, and anecdotes to enhance your understanding and enjoyment of the process.

By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can embark on a journey towards healthier, more radiant skin. You will discover the therapeutic power of plants and natural ingredients, and learn how to harness them to create skincare products that are gentle, effective, and aligned with your values. Whether you have a small backyard or a spacious garden, this handbook will empower you to cultivate a natural skincare garden that nourishes your body and the planet.

Weight: 840g
Dimension: 202 x 242 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911663812