Caleb Warnock - Herbal Beauty: All-Natural Skin, Body, and Hair Care

Discover the Long-Lost Skills of Self-Reliance

M y name is Caleb Warnock, and Ive been working for years to learn how to return to forgotten skills, the skills of our ancestors. As our world becomes increasingly unstable, self-reliance becomes invaluable. Throughout this series, The Backyard Renaissance , I will share with you the lost skills of self-sufficiency and healthy living. Come with me and other do-it-yourself experimenters, and rediscover the joys and success of simple self-reliance.

Copyright 2016 by Caleb Warnock and Kirsten Skirvin

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

2015942862 ISBN 9781942672951

Printed in the United States of America

Edited by Liza Hagerman

Cover design by David Miles

Book design by David Miles and Brooke Jorden

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First Edition

A s we learn about the chemicals in our diets, cosmetics, hygiene products, and pharmaceuticals, many of us have become determined to distance ourselves from their potentially harmful side effects. Are all these chemicals really necessary? Do their manufacturers have our safety first in mindor their profits? Are there natural alternatives that might even help us save money? In this book, you will find 100 percent natural and homemade substitutes for deodorant, hairspray, lotion, fragrance, wrinkle cream, eczema and acne treatments, teeth whitening, makeup remover, and facial cleanser and many options for all-natural, homemade shampoos, hair conditioner, and even hair detangler. Youll also find critical information aboutand ways to preventtoxic shock syndrome. Starting today, you can easily and inexpensively remove unnecessary chemicals and health risks from your daily life. Take control of your health and future using time-tested natural solutions.

Disclaimer: Kirsten Skirvin and Caleb Warnock are not medical doctors. This book presents time-honored historic herbal and natural methods, but this information is not medical advice and should not be treated as such. The herbal products and methods identified in this book have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to treat or prevent disease. The information provided here is for educational purposes only. You should research and make your own decisions about your health.

In this book, you will find a discussion of conditions these products have been used to aid. We are not claiming that the product will cure any of these diseases or that we created them to cure these diseases. We are merely reporting that people have used the products to aid these conditions. Always seek the advice of your physician or a licensed medical professional for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.

Introduction: A Diligent Seeker of a Chemical-Free Life

M y name is Kirsten, pronounced Kear-sten . Probably due to bluntly correcting and defending the pronunciation of my name since I could speak, I grew up a bit of a tomboy. My first experience with makeup was my junior Christmas formal. My older sister and my mother held me down while they applied mascara (a horrible experience) and other items to make me beautiful. I felt like I had spiders on my eyesand I am beyond terrified of spiders. When I finally decided to marry, one of my biggest qualifications was whether my future husband could beat me at arm wrestling. Needless to say, beauty techniques were far from my mind. Well, he won at arm wrestling, and seven children later, I decided maybe I ought to pay more attention to all the advertisements for beautifying aging women. I enthusiastically invested more money than I care to admit on magical serums to make me beautiful. Surprisingly, I still looked like mewhich I decided was just fine.

After earning a Master Herbalist certification, I began to read the labels of all the products that I owned. Wow! That very long, unpronounceable word and chemical was touching my skin? My face? My lips? For years, I decided there was no way to get around it, but on a family vacation, my sister-in-law told me about how washing her face with oil had cleared up her acne. I was shocked and excited! There was a way out of chemicals and overpriced productswhich I never used anyway because they took too much time and I was afraid of running out and having to buy more. Was that hassle logical? No. I became a diligent seeker of a no-chemical life.

Now, in the spirit of full disclosure, I admit that I sometimes lose all of my common sense and purchase a wonderful something guaranteed to keep me young, vibrant, etc. I get caught up in the promises and testimonials, and then the product sits in my drawer, barely used.

My hope for you is that you will use these simple recipes to enhance your natural beauty. Add, mix, and change the recipes as you see fit and according to your individual needs. Learn from your mistakes, as I have (my sister can attest to this), and never be afraid to try something new.

Kirsten Skirvin, November 2015

Facial Treatments

Rose Water Spritzer

For this recipe, you may use petals from roses of any color, and they may be wild or cultivated. If you want your rose water to be rose scented, you will need to use roses that have a natural fragrance. Do not mix different types of roses because they have different smells that may not be pleasing when combined. Mixing rose petal colors can also result in off rose water colors.

Fresh rose petals (enough to pack into a jar)

Distilled water

Rinse the rose petals in cold water (sometimes roses have aphids). Pack the petals into a glass mason jar of any size.

Pour just enough distilled water into the mason jar to cover the rose petals. Put a lid on the jar.

Put the mason jar in a saucepan. Fill the pan halfway with tap water. To protect the glass jar from the direct heat at the bottom of the pan, put an upturned quart jar lid at the bottom of the pan, between the pan and the jar. Turn the heat on low and simmer the jar for 20 minutes. Remove from heat.

Strain the liquid from the rose petals using a mesh strainer, reusable straining cloth (available at SeedRenaissance.com), or cheesecloth. If you want your rose water to have a stronger fragrance, proceed to Step 5.

Repeat Steps 14 with fresh rose petals, but use the finished rose water instead of new distilled water each time. The strongest scent is achieved if you reuse the rose water 34 times total. Store the rose water in a lidded container.

Tip: You can also use other flower petals, lemongrass, or other strongly scented herbs to make a spritzer. Explore and have fun creating scents!

Essential Oil Rose Water Spritz

Some people find it more convenient to make their rose water from commercially prepared essential oil instead of gathering rose petals. The good news is that it takes very little oil to make a cup of rose water. Although this recipe is for rose water, you can substitute any essential oil that you want.