I can't believe I'm saying this but this book has absolutely changed my skin...a lot. I have always had rosacea and very sensitive skin. I could go on and on with a lot of detail but I won't bore you with that. I have written other reviews on here for skincare items I tried. At the time, they seemed decent but always my skin would react and the good review I had just given would be meaningless. I have tried every single skincare program you can imagine, from the highest end products to dermatologist-recommended gentle cleansers and moisturizers. My skin might do okay for a little while but inevitably some ingredient would react on my skin and I'd have rosacea, or my face would feel sore or I would get acne breakouts...it seemed like something was always going on and none of it good. To get to the crux of things, I bought this book and read it from front to back. I followed the steps outlined and then I hit the store for products. It was so cool to walk past the skincare, beauty and makeup aisles and straight back to the grocery store/food aisles. Here is what I bought and now keep on my bathroom counter and I use them every day. This list is long but it's because I went wild at the grocery store and wanted to have some fun. I pick and choose which items to combine based on what my skin is doing that day so sometimes I feel I need a more oily cleanser and other times, I just want an oatmeal and aloe vera scrub wash. You can mix and match according to your skin's needs. So, here goes with the long, extensive list and photos. I also bought cute, little containers at Target and labeled things. They look better on the bathroom counter than boxes of baking soda and salt. Also, it is absolutely not necessary to buy all of this. I just stocked up because I thought it would be fun to try little recipes here and there. Most of these products she talks about in her book. Other items (like red raspberry seed oil and its uses), I found on the internet.
1) organic coconut oil (Use everywhere but on the face. It's comedogenic rating is a 4 (out of 5) so it can easily cause breakouts on my face but not on my body for some reason. Also use it to brush my teeth and make a natural deodorant by adding baking soda and corn starch);
2) red raspberry seed oil (use on my face and body during the day for a natural, light spf protection. this is my daytime moisturizer as I've given up chemical SPF lotions. You can find a recipe online for a natural do-it-yourself sunscreen using zinc oxide);
3) baking soda (for teeth brushing, although I also use regular toothpaste, too). Also used for underarm deodorant mixed with coconut oil and corn starch. Use as a dry "shampoo" on an oily scalp, and as a mask;
4) corn starch (for the above recipe for deodorant)
5) oatmeal (gluten free, ground down in a small blender so it goes down the drain without clogging): I use this with a bit of aloe vera juice/gel and mix it in my hands, massaging it over my face and then a rinse. This is my typical morning and evening cleanser. It is very soothing. I also keep some Almond Meal on hand because it is finer grain and use that alone or with the oatmeal);
6) Manduka honey (for a mask mixed with aloe vera gel or apple cider vinegar);
7) organic apple cider vinegar: great for acne or as a strong astringent. Use on a wet cotton pad because it's too strong on its own. I use this when I feel a pimple might be coming on, pressing the pad on the area for about 3 or 4 minutes. I haven't had a pimple since starting this type of skincare but that's just me; (for those like me with rosacea, avoid the use of astringents on skin as it is too harsh. I only use watered-down version of apple cider vinegar for any pimples that might be starting);
8) sea salt (for body scrub and teeth brushing)
9) shea butter: for moisturizing. good on the face since it is non-comedogenic
10) a variety of oils: avocado oil, grapeseed oil, olive oil (all good makeup removers or oil cleansers. I don't wear much makeup anymore because my skin looks decent and I was never much of a makeup fiend)
Lastly, you can add a few drops of essential oil to any of these recipes and each oil does something different. Her book covers this. CAUTION for those with highly sensitive, rosacea-prone skin: In the book, the author recommends you avoid all essential oils and strong astringents or toners. They can simply be too harsh on sensitive skin. Always rinse with tepid water. This has made a huge difference in my skin -- it's not so reactive and it's much calmer now.
Sorry if this was too lengthy but I wanted to really give you the run-down on the products that have changed my skin for the better. But, just as the author states very clearly, none of this matters if you don't pay attention to the food you put in your mouth. Processed crap makes for awful skin. This book is easy to read and very helpful, full of common-sense info. Read it and see what works for you. The one thing I have learned is that everyone's skin is different. You have to experiment a bit to see what works for you. But it's fun so give it a go.
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I can't believe I'm saying this but this book has absolutely changed my skin...a lot. I have always had rosacea and very sensitive skin. I could go on and on with a lot of detail but I won't bore you with that. I have written other reviews on here for skincare items I tried. At the time, they seemed decent but always my skin would react and the good review I had just given would be meaningless. I have tried every single skincare program you can imagine, from the highest end products to dermatologist-recommended gentle cleansers and moisturizers. My skin might do okay for a little while but inevitably some ingredient would react on my skin and I'd have rosacea, or my face would feel sore or I would get acne breakouts...it seemed like something was always going on and none of it good. To get to the crux of things, I bought this book and read it from front to back. I followed the steps outlined and then I hit the store for products. It was so cool to walk past the skincare, beauty and makeup aisles and straight back to the grocery store/food aisles. Here is what I bought and now keep on my bathroom counter and I use them every day. This list is long but it's because I went wild at the grocery store and wanted to have some fun. I pick and choose which items to combine based on what my skin is doing that day so sometimes I feel I need a more oily cleanser and other times, I just want an oatmeal and aloe vera scrub wash. You can mix and match according to your skin's needs. So, here goes with the long, extensive list and photos. I also bought cute, little containers at Target and labeled things. They look better on the bathroom counter than boxes of baking soda and salt. Also, it is absolutely not necessary to buy all of this. I just stocked up because I thought it would be fun to try little recipes here and there. Most of these products she talks about in her book. Other items (like red raspberry seed oil and its uses), I found on the internet.1) organic coconut oil (Use everywhere but on the face. It's comedogenic rating is a 4 (out of 5) so it can easily cause breakouts on my face but not on my body for some reason. Also use it to brush my teeth and make a natural deodorant by adding baking soda and corn starch);2) red raspberry seed oil (use on my face and body during the day for a natural, light spf protection. this is my daytime moisturizer as I've given up chemical SPF lotions. You can find a recipe online for a natural do-it-yourself sunscreen using zinc oxide);3) baking soda (for teeth brushing, although I also use regular toothpaste, too). Also used for underarm deodorant mixed with coconut oil and corn starch. Use as a dry "shampoo" on an oily scalp, and as a mask;4) corn starch (for the above recipe for deodorant)5) oatmeal (gluten free, ground down in a small blender so it goes down the drain without clogging): I use this with a bit of aloe vera juice/gel and mix it in my hands, massaging it over my face and then a rinse. This is my typical morning and evening cleanser. It is very soothing. I also keep some Almond Meal on hand because it is finer grain and use that alone or with the oatmeal);6) Manduka honey (for a mask mixed with aloe vera gel or apple cider vinegar);7) organic apple cider vinegar: great for acne or as a strong astringent. Use on a wet cotton pad because it's too strong on its own. I use this when I feel a pimple might be coming on, pressing the pad on the area for about 3 or 4 minutes. I haven't had a pimple since starting this type of skincare but that's just me; (for those like me with rosacea, avoid the use of astringents on skin as it is too harsh. I only use watered-down version of apple cider vinegar for any pimples that might be starting);8) sea salt (for body scrub and teeth brushing)9) shea butter: for moisturizing. good on the face since it is non-comedogenic10) a variety of oils: avocado oil, grapeseed oil, olive oil (all good makeup removers or oil cleansers. I don't wear much makeup anymore because my skin looks decent and I was never much of a makeup fiend)Lastly, you can add a few drops of essential oil to any of these recipes and each oil does something different. Her book covers this. CAUTION for those with highly sensitive, rosacea-prone skin: In the book, the author recommends you avoid all essential oils and strong astringents or toners. They can simply be too harsh on sensitive skin. Always rinse with tepid water. This has made a huge difference in my skin -- it's not so reactive and it's much calmer now.Sorry if this was too lengthy but I wanted to really give you the run-down on the products that have changed my skin for the better. But, just as the author states very clearly, none of this matters if you don't pay attention to the food you put in your mouth. Processed crap makes for awful skin. This book is easy to read and very helpful, full of common-sense info. Read it and see what works for you. The one thing I have learned is that everyone's skin is different. You have to experiment a bit to see what works for you. But it's fun so give it a go.
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I can't believe I'm saying this but this book has absolutely changed my skin...a lot. I have always had rosacea and very sensitive skin. I could go on and on with a lot of detail but I won't bore you with that. I have written other reviews on here for skincare items I tried. At the time, they seemed decent but always my skin would react and the good review I had just given would be meaningless. I have tried every single skincare program you can imagine, from the highest end products to dermatologist-recommended gentle cleansers and moisturizers. My skin might do okay for a little while but inevitably some ingredient would react on my skin and I'd have rosacea, or my face would feel sore or I would get acne breakouts...it seemed like something was always going on and none of it good. To get to the crux of things, I bought this book and read it from front to back. I followed the steps outlined and then I hit the store for products. It was so cool to walk past the skincare, beauty and makeup aisles and straight back to the grocery store/food aisles. Here is what I bought and now keep on my bathroom counter and I use them every day. This list is long but it's because I went wild at the grocery store and wanted to have some fun. I pick and choose which items to combine based on what my skin is doing that day so sometimes I feel I need a more oily cleanser and other times, I just want an oatmeal and aloe vera scrub wash. You can mix and match according to your skin's needs. So, here goes with the long, extensive list and photos. I also bought cute, little containers at Target and labeled things. They look better on the bathroom counter than boxes of baking soda and salt. Also, it is absolutely not necessary to buy all of this. I just stocked up because I thought it would be fun to try little recipes here and there. Most of these products she talks about in her book. Other items (like red raspberry seed oil and its uses), I found on the internet.
1) organic coconut oil (Use everywhere but on the face. It's comedogenic rating is a 4 (out of 5) so it can easily cause breakouts on my face but not on my body for some reason. Also use it to brush my teeth and make a natural deodorant by adding baking soda and corn starch);
2) red raspberry seed oil (use on my face and body during the day for a natural, light spf protection. this is my daytime moisturizer as I've given up chemical SPF lotions. You can find a recipe online for a natural do-it-yourself sunscreen using zinc oxide);
3) baking soda (for teeth brushing, although I also use regular toothpaste, too). Also used for underarm deodorant mixed with coconut oil and corn starch. Use as a dry "shampoo" on an oily scalp, and as a mask;
4) corn starch (for the above recipe for deodorant)
5) oatmeal (gluten free, ground down in a small blender so it goes down the drain without clogging): I use this with a bit of aloe vera juice/gel and mix it in my hands, massaging it over my face and then a rinse. This is my typical morning and evening cleanser. It is very soothing. I also keep some Almond Meal on hand because it is finer grain and use that alone or with the oatmeal);
6) Manduka honey (for a mask mixed with aloe vera gel or apple cider vinegar);
7) organic apple cider vinegar: great for acne or as a strong astringent. Use on a wet cotton pad because it's too strong on its own. I use this when I feel a pimple might be coming on, pressing the pad on the area for about 3 or 4 minutes. I haven't had a pimple since starting this type of skincare but that's just me; (for those like me with rosacea, avoid the use of astringents on skin as it is too harsh. I only use watered-down version of apple cider vinegar for any pimples that might be starting);
8) sea salt (for body scrub and teeth brushing)
9) shea butter: for moisturizing. good on the face since it is non-comedogenic
10) a variety of oils: avocado oil, grapeseed oil, olive oil (all good makeup removers or oil cleansers. I don't wear much makeup anymore because my skin looks decent and I was never much of a makeup fiend)
Lastly, you can add a few drops of essential oil to any of these recipes and each oil does something different. Her book covers this. CAUTION for those with highly sensitive, rosacea-prone skin: In the book, the author recommends you avoid all essential oils and strong astringents or toners. They can simply be too harsh on sensitive skin. Always rinse with tepid water. This has made a huge difference in my skin -- it's not so reactive and it's much calmer now.
Sorry if this was too lengthy but I wanted to really give you the run-down on the products that have changed my skin for the better. But, just as the author states very clearly, none of this matters if you don't pay attention to the food you put in your mouth. Processed crap makes for awful skin. This book is easy to read and very helpful, full of common-sense info. Read it and see what works for you. The one thing I have learned is that everyone's skin is different. You have to experiment a bit to see what works for you. But it's fun so give it a go.
1) organic coconut oil (Use everywhere but on the face. It's comedogenic rating is a 4 (out of 5) so it can easily cause breakouts on my face but not on my body for some reason. Also use it to brush my teeth and make a natural deodorant by adding baking soda and corn starch);
2) red raspberry seed oil (use on my face and body during the day for a natural, light spf protection. this is my daytime moisturizer as I've given up chemical SPF lotions. You can find a recipe online for a natural do-it-yourself sunscreen using zinc oxide);
3) baking soda (for teeth brushing, although I also use regular toothpaste, too). Also used for underarm deodorant mixed with coconut oil and corn starch. Use as a dry "shampoo" on an oily scalp, and as a mask;
4) corn starch (for the above recipe for deodorant)
5) oatmeal (gluten free, ground down in a small blender so it goes down the drain without clogging): I use this with a bit of aloe vera juice/gel and mix it in my hands, massaging it over my face and then a rinse. This is my typical morning and evening cleanser. It is very soothing. I also keep some Almond Meal on hand because it is finer grain and use that alone or with the oatmeal);
6) Manduka honey (for a mask mixed with aloe vera gel or apple cider vinegar);
7) organic apple cider vinegar: great for acne or as a strong astringent. Use on a wet cotton pad because it's too strong on its own. I use this when I feel a pimple might be coming on, pressing the pad on the area for about 3 or 4 minutes. I haven't had a pimple since starting this type of skincare but that's just me; (for those like me with rosacea, avoid the use of astringents on skin as it is too harsh. I only use watered-down version of apple cider vinegar for any pimples that might be starting);
8) sea salt (for body scrub and teeth brushing)
9) shea butter: for moisturizing. good on the face since it is non-comedogenic
10) a variety of oils: avocado oil, grapeseed oil, olive oil (all good makeup removers or oil cleansers. I don't wear much makeup anymore because my skin looks decent and I was never much of a makeup fiend)
Lastly, you can add a few drops of essential oil to any of these recipes and each oil does something different. Her book covers this. CAUTION for those with highly sensitive, rosacea-prone skin: In the book, the author recommends you avoid all essential oils and strong astringents or toners. They can simply be too harsh on sensitive skin. Always rinse with tepid water. This has made a huge difference in my skin -- it's not so reactive and it's much calmer now.
Sorry if this was too lengthy but I wanted to really give you the run-down on the products that have changed my skin for the better. But, just as the author states very clearly, none of this matters if you don't pay attention to the food you put in your mouth. Processed crap makes for awful skin. This book is easy to read and very helpful, full of common-sense info. Read it and see what works for you. The one thing I have learned is that everyone's skin is different. You have to experiment a bit to see what works for you. But it's fun so give it a go.
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