An Introduction to Choosing, Using and Blending Oils

The Little Book of Essential Oils

The Little Book of Essential Oils is a modern guide to enhancing your life and wellbeing through the power of essential oils. Featuring a directory of 45 of the most popular and interesting oils that will help boost your mood, reduce stress and improve your wellbeing, this book will teach you about each oil, from its properties and scent to where it came from and how best to use it. Discover which oils you need most and how to apply them. Whether you use Lavender to improve to feel calm, Lemon to boost energy levels or Rose to reduce anxiety, this practical guide offers an accessible approach to natural healing. Learn to indulge in a relaxing evening skincare routine with the 10 essential oil recipes, including bath salts and a soy candle, and simply switch off as this book shows you how to harness the power of these incredible oils.

Marta Tarallo is the creative mind behind Bottega Zero Waste. Marta&rsquo;s mission is to empower people with the tools to transition to a zero-waste lifestyle, with a specific focus on beauty and personal care. Through her platform, Marta shares recipes to teach people how to make their own products at home: from oil infusions and lip balms to natural deodorants. She also hosts online courses accessible from anywhere in the world. Botanical Soaps, Marta&#39;s first book, was published by Quadrille in 2021.

A Modern Guide to Making Your Own Soaps, Shampoo Bars and Other Beauty Essentials

Botanical Soaps

Sustainability is creeping into all aspects of our lives. The beauty industry is one of the biggest polluters, littering our oceans with used plastic bottles and containers. In response to this there is growing movement of people looking for cleaner and greener way to beautify.Learn how to simplify your beauty regime with Botanical Soaps as this book shows you how to create your own beauty products using all natural ingredients. Demystify your skin type and discover how to combat bathroom plastic, minimise your routine by making your own soaps, shampoo bars and other beauty products including, lip butters, cleansers, bath salts and natural deodorants.Botanical Soaps is a beautiful and inspiring lifestyle guide that will encourage you to green up your beauty regime with all natural, organic projects that are kinder to both the planet and your skin.

Marta Tarallo is a soap maker and the creative mind behind Bottega Zero Waste. Marta&rsquo;s mission is to empower people with the tools to transition to a zero-waste lifestyle, with a specific focus on beauty and personal care. Through her platform, Marta shares recipes to teach people how to make their own products at home: from soaps and shampoo bar to customisable aloe vera creams. In response to the popular demand, Marta opened an e-shop from which she sells her own soaps, shampoo bars and zero waste skincare accessories. She also hosts soap making and zero waste beauty workshops in London and she offers online courses accessible from any where in the world.

Marta Tarallo

A Modern Guide to Making Soaps, Shampoo Bars & Skincare Essentials

This book is a modern guide that will help you simplify your beauty regime. Discover how to create your own sustainable, natural products to use every day. 
 
Homemade Beauty will help demystify your skin type and discover how to combat bathroom plastic and minimising your routine through 13 projects including soaps, bodycare, skincare and haircare products. 
 
 This is a beautiful and inspiring lifestyle guide that will encourage you to green up your bathroom with all natural, organic ingredients that are kinder to both the planet and your skin. 
 
Homemade Beauty is perfect for those who want to be less wasteful, more sustainable and take control of their beauty regime.

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