The Compassionate Chick’s Guide to DIY Beauty
As many women know it is hard shopping for beauty products. They are very expensive and it is always hard to figure out which brands use animals for testing. Another concern is what brands use animal products in their makeup and accessories. For a vegan or for someone who is just plain concerned about animal welfare, this can create issues.
125 Recipes for Vegan, Gluten‑Free, Cruelty-Free Makeup, Skin & Hair Products
79% of all vegans are women, and their commitment to the lifestyle extends to what they put on their skin.
Part DIY vegan beauty how-to, part cookbook and part self-improvement manifesto. The Compassionate Chick’s Guide to Beauty showcases non-toxic, rejuvenating and restorative skin care. It offers beauty products that you can whip up in your kitchen with simple ingredients for pennies per treatment.
Why spend $40 on a facial mask or $8 on a package of organic facial wipes when you can make these products yourself for just a dollar or two?
Sunny’s provides witty, whimsical, edgy and inspirational style, easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos. These will combine to help provide detail how to make and use the products making this book is a delight to read. The recipes are easy and inexpensive, and provide real beauty results. Everything you need to know about making your own vegan cosmetics is here. The book talks about everything from the benefits of going vegan to a complete list of what you’ll need to get started.
Sunny Subramanian was the first vegan beauty blogger to hit the scene, back in 2007. She runs the website Vegan Beauty Review. Sunny writes about the latest and greatest cruelty-free products, fashion, food and everything vegan in between. Sunny has also been featured in the LA Times, Women’s World, as well as Allure and numerous other publications.
Chrystle Fiedler has written several books, and her articles featuring natural remedies have appeared in dozens of national publications. Chrystle resides in Long Island , NY.
Giveaway
I would love to make at home a good face cream for very dry skin
I really should start making my own soaps,,,,I’ve been meaning to for so long. I make my own toothpaste, face cream but I sure would like to learn more….this book has my name on it! hehe
would love to try making body bar soap as my hubby is addicted to different soaps & it would be fun to make a whole bunch of different kinds!
I would like to make shampoo the most.
I would love to make my own moisturizer.
I want to make a facial mask diy.
i would love to be able to make a good moisturizer
I would love to make a great moisterizer
`I would love to make my own blush