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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: De Clercq, Ina, author.
Title: DIY beauty / Ina De Clercq.
Description: Avon, Massachusetts: Adams Media, 2019.
Includes index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2018055722 | ISBN 9781507209424 (hc) | ISBN 9781507209431 (ebook)
Subjects: LCSH: Beauty, Personal. | Cosmetics. | Handicraft.
Classification: LCC RA778 .D2855 2019 | DDC 646.7/2--dc23
LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018055722
ISBN 978-1-5072-0942-4
ISBN 978-1-5072-0943-1 (ebook)
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This book was not authorized, approved, licensed, or endorsed by any of the various cosmetics companies whose product names appear in this book. All material in this book is entirely original and is based solely upon the authors most successful efforts in creating do-it-yourself beauty products. All rights to the corporate and product names used in this book, which are either registered or otherwise claimed as trademarks, are fully reserved to the corporations owning those rights.
Readers are urged to take all appropriate precautions before undertaking any how-to task. Always read and follow instructions and safety warnings for all tools and materials, and call in a professional if the task stretches your abilities too far. Although every effort has been made to provide the best possible information in this book, neither the publisher nor the author is responsible for accidents, injuries, or damage incurred as a result of tasks undertaken by readers. This book is not a substitute for professional services.
This book is intended as general information only and should not be used to diagnose or treat any health condition. In light of the complex, individual, and specific nature of health problems, this book is not intended to replace professional medical advice. The ideas, procedures, and suggestions in this book are intended to supplement, not replace, the advice of a trained medical professional. Consult your physician before adopting any of the suggestions in this book, as well as about any condition that may require diagnosis or medical attention. The author and publisher disclaim any liability arising directly or indirectly from the use of this book.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Thank you to my readers for following my adventures both online and now offline.
Thanks to Julia, Brett, and the entire team at Simon & Schuster for bringing this book to life.
Thank you to the School of Natural Skincare for contributing to my insights in making my own skincare products. The school has been a great resource for me during my DIY journey. I highly recommend their online courses if you want to take the next step in your own journey with homemade beauty products.
Thanks to Jeroen for seeing opportunities I cant and believing in me when I dont.
And thanks to Mono, my cat, for being my emotional support system. Even if shes blissfully unaware of it.
REFERENCE
Special thanks to the School of Natural Skincare and its course Certificate in Making Natural Skincare Products. I highly recommend their courses if you want to continue your journey in making your own homemade beauty products.
INTRODUCTION
Love Lush?
Cant stop shopping at Sephora?
Need a whole closet for all your Bath & Body Works products?
If you cant get enough of your favorite beauty supplies but wish you could find less expensive and more natural versions of them, then you should try making your own beauty products!
Making your own beauty supplies is easier, faster, and more fun than you might imagine, and it gives you the same level of quality you can find in store-bought products without all the unnecessary (and sometimes harmful) chemicals and additives.
With DIY Beauty , you can make customized versions of the beauty products you love using simple and natural ingredients. Inside youll find recipes to make your own:
Face masks Lip balms Eye masks Hair treatments Makeup powders Bath bombs Body creams and more!
The one hundred beauty recipes in DIY Beauty are inspired by top brands and products and will help you make your own skincare staples at home, from whatever-is-in-your-fridge face masks to luxurious soap and lotion bars. Once you try making your own beauty products, youll discover that its easy, doesnt break the bank, and leaves your skin looking and feeling better than ever before.
Are you ready to take control of your beauty routine and get the glowing and beautiful skin you always dreamed of? Then lets go!
CHAPTER 1
READY. SET. SHINE!
The goal of this book is to show you that you can take control of your beauty routine by making your own skincare remedies with just a few simple, all-natural ingredients. In this first chapter youll find everything you need to get started. Youll learn how to prep your workspace, what materials you need to make your own beauty products, and what techniques youll have to master. Youll also learn more about all those wonderful natural ingredients and their benefits for your skin, including my favorite basic ingredients that well be using a lot in the recipes of this book.
THE BEAUTY OF DIY BEAUTY
There are many reasons why you might want to make your own face masks, body butters, bath bombs, or lip balms. Maybe your eye fell on the ingredients list of your favorite beauty product one day and you were surprised to find that you couldnt pronounce any of them. Maybe your skin reacts badly to certain products, even those that claim to be hypoallergenic. Or maybe you just really like to DIY. Whatever your reasons, youll find there are many benefits to making your own beauty products, including these: