364 pages

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$19.95

 

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        Natural Skin Care (2nd Edition) offers comprehensive information about skin care. It is useful for anyone who wishes to learn about taking care of their skin and the factors that contribute to its natural beauty and vitality.

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        The book includes a checklist of the most important internal and external influences: sun exposure, smoking, exercise, nutrition, hydration, gut health, sleep, hormones, skin care programs, and stress. It explains how to determine your skin type. It describes the basic as well as optional steps, products, and routines to meet the needs of each skin type.

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        It includes simple and effective DIY (do-it-yourself) recipes for a variety of skin care products. Natural, alternative therapies that support the skin are introduced, including acupressure, aromatherapy, Ayurveda, color therapy, herbal therapy, hydrotherapy, massage therapy, reflexology, flower essences, and stress management techniques, such as meditation, EFT, and breath-work. 

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        New in this 2nd edition: Updated and expanded information on every topic, extensive list of plant oils for skin care, added topics (balancing blood sugar, supporting hormones, importance of digestion and gut health, improving gut health, and suggested reading, websites, and resources), added treatments (lip balms and serums), added alternative therapies for managing stress (Craniosacral, EFT, Functional Medicine, Hydrotherapy, Laughter, Massage, Meditation, Music, Polarity, Sleep, and Yoga), and a special feature describing a professional, aromatherapy skin care treatment.

 

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