Natural Beauty from the Outside In: 70+ recipes for all skin and hair types

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A resource guide, toolkit, and inspiration lab.

These are all recipes you can create in your kitchen to nourish yourself and your loved ones from the outside in. We are, after all, not only what we eat but also what we put on our skin.

This is everyone’s birthright.

Intentionally nourishing myself from the outside in, as well as from the inside out with the foods I ate, was so affirming. Knowing exactly what was in each of my daily products was a relief. Knowing that most of my body care was edible and that it was all nontoxic, and having the ability to create on-the-spot formulations to address my unique needs and the needs of my family with competence, confidence, and purity—whether dealing with eczema-prone skin, diaper rash, dandruff, acne, athlete’s foot, or crow’s feet—made me feel like an herbal superwoman. —Sojourner Walker Williams, foreword

Recipes brought to life with beautiful travel stories!

Herbs and Spices from Zanzibar

“There are so many different ways to use spices and dried herbs directly on the skin or in skin formulations. Our earliest human ancestors understood the benefits of this practice in a quite intimate and remarkable way… Nature, not the lab, creates some of the most effective and pleasurable skin formulations.

Vinegar Extractions from Japan

“Cherry blossom plum vinegar was a vinegar made from cherry blossom extract, and it was often used in Japanese skin care products to smooth skin texture due to its anti-aging properties. Cherry blossom plum vinegar is rich in caffeic acid and phenolic antioxidants… resulting in a smooth, clear, hydrated, and even complexion.”

Plant Barks from Mozambique

“Trees are living beings. When working with trees, take care and practice ‘nonharm.’ Harvesting bark can be traumatic for trees. Be gentle, give thanks, and take only what you need.”

Light and nongreasy!

Ingredients ¾ cup softened unrefined coconut oil ¼ cup aloe vera gel ½ teaspoon vitamin E oil 5 drops essential oil of choice

Whipped Coconut and Aloe Body Lotion

Yields 8 ounces, 20 minutes of preparation time

This is a very light and soothing lotion ideal for summertime use. The aloe assists in calming sun-sensitive skin, while the coconut oil cools. This is also an ideal lotion to apply after shaving the legs or face.

If your coconut oil is hard, soften it by running the jar under warm water. With a spoon, mix the coconut oil, aloe vera gel, vitamin E, and essential oil until thoroughly blended. Refrigerate for 10 minutes. Whip by blending with a hand blender on high to a frosting-like consistency.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Stackpole Books (October 15, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 200 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0811739848
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0811739849
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.08 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 0.44 x 10.02 inches