Do It Gorgeously: How to Make Less Toxic, Less Expensive, and More Beautiful Products (65 page)
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Authors: Sophie Uliano
delightfully cooling deodorant, 52
DIY salon-style facial, 36–37
double mint foot lotion, 51–52
for dry/mature skin, 30–32
equipment needed for making, 20–22
for eyes, 34–36
facial steam blend, 37–38
gentle eye makeup remover, 34–35
gentle facial exfoliating scrub, 31
geranium and apricot moisturizer, 29–30
gorgeously green purifying clay mask, 38–39
history of moisturizers, 10
India rose luxurious oil for dry/mature skin, 31–32
ingredients for making, 13–20, 379
labels for, 21, 67–70, 381–82
lavender and rosemary moisturizer, 25–26
minty foot scrub, 50–51
nail and cuticle conditioning oil, 55
“natural” ingredients in, 8, 9, 11–13
for normal/combination skin, 27–30
for oily/problem skin, 23–26
orange and apricot body cream for dry skin, 47–49
pomegranate eye serum, 35
preparation tips for, 21
pure aloe vera toner, 24
regenerative floral beauty balm, 41–42
resource guide for, 13, 379–82
restorative facial oil, 40–41
rose and aloe softening toner, 28–29
salon alternatives, 36–43
soothing acne gel, 62–63
soothing eye gel, 35–36
spicy holiday sugar scrub, 49
storing, 14, 22
sunscreen, 32–33, 381
vanilla body cream, 47
vitamin C serum, 40
skirt, gathered, 105, 146–49
slippery elm, 291
socks, darning, 176–78
soil, garden, 266, 267, 268
spill/stain remover, 309
squat exercise, 353
squeeze exercise, 350–51
steam blend, facial, 37–38
steam cleaning, 309–10
steamy inhalation, antiviral, 61–62
strawberry jelly, low-sugar, 212–14
sugar scrub, spicy holiday, 49
sunscreen, 32–33
sesame, 33
sweaters:
caring for, 178–80
darning holes in, 176–78
hand washing, 179–80
recycled cashmere, 158–60
tabbouleh, 195–96
tablecloths and napkins, 230–32
tape, electrical, 317
tartar sauce, 183–84
teakettles, 304
teething biscuits, organic, 129
tennis shoes, cleaning, 118
terrarium, designer, 232–33
thread, 136
threading needles, 136
thread the needle yoga pose, 361
thyme, 291
tile:
cleaning, 302, 313–14
regrouting, 247–49
tinctures, herbal, 293
toilet:
cleaner for, 313
leaking, 245–47
tomato ketchup, 186–87
toners:
aloe vera, 24
rose and aloe softening, 28–29
toothpaste, whitening peppermint, 55–56
towels, cute cover-ups from, 163–68
triceps, exercises for, 355–57, 362
T-shirt yoga pants, 161–63
tub:
cleaner for, 313–14
regrouting and recaulking, 247–50
tuna salad, 194
undies drawer, 156–57
upholstery/carpet deodorizer, 310–11
vacuuming, 298
valerian, 290
vanilla body cream, 47
vegetable wash, 304–5
ventilation, 299
vermiculite, 266
vinegar, 322
vinyl, 298, 314
violets, 290
vitamin A, 19
vitamin C, 17–18, 30
serum, 40
walnut:
and apple porridge, 131
fudge, creamy, 216
water filtration, 299, 380
weather stripping, 238–39
weeding, 278
wheat germ oil, 15
windows:
cleaning, 253–54, 311
fixing air leaks from, 236, 238–39
wine cork kitchen board, 226–27
wood refinishing, 250–52
worm bin, 273–75
yoga, 361–62
yogurt, 205–6
As usual, my incredible husband and daughter get the first shout-out for putting up with me while I was writing this book. They have graciously allowed themselves to become guinea pigs for many of the projects, experiments, and recipes in these pages. Over the last year, my husband never knew what to expect upon walking in the door: oftentimes every available surface would be stacked with bottles, jars, bowls, bubbling saucepans, and the like. Every member of my family, including our Maltese, Phoebe, and many of my friends have tried and tested lotions, potions, and remedies galore. I want to thank them all for their valuable and encouraging feedback.
Brendan Duffy, my fantastic editor, and all the team at Voice have made the writing of this book pleasurable and fun. It’s a joy to have found my home with such a collaborative and forward-thinking group of people.
I want to hug Kristie McNamara for her help and inspiration in formulating many of the skincare recipes. It’s wonderful to work with an expert who is not only hugely talented at what she does but is also a force for Good. Ros, and the whole team at Hands-on Third, you girls rock and have shown me how I can transform just about anything old into something wonderfully hip and cool.
Thank you, Robert Rodriguez, for your perfect jacket illustration—you are the best.
Last but not least, I want to thank my mother and father, who passed on their “roll up your sleeves and get on with it” ethic. Their curiosity and passion
for life and learning continue to inspire me and remind me of one of my favorite quotes:
“Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.”
—
JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE
SOPHIE ULIANO
is the author of the
New York Times
bestselling
Gorgeously Green
and
The Gorgeously Green Diet
. She is a passionate environmentalist who has developed an earth-friendly lifestyle for women who don’t want to compromise their glamour or style. She lives in Hollywood, California, with her husband and daughter.
The ideas, suggestions, and procedures in this book do not replace the medical advice of a trained medical professional. Before using any remedies mentioned in this book, be sure to consult with the appropriate medical authorities or your physician, especially if you have any preexisting medical or psychological conditions, if you are currently taking medicine, or if you are pregnant. Keep in mind that herbal remedies are not as strictly regulated as prescription and nonprescription drugs. Any application of the recommendations set forth in the following pages is at the reader’s discretion and sole risk. Publisher and author expressly disclaim any liability to the reader of the book.
DO IT GORGEOUSLY
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Uliano, Sophie.
Do it gorgeously: how to make less toxic, less expensive, and more beautiful products / Sophie Uliano.
p. cm.
ISBN: 978-1-4013-4139-8
1. Home economics. 2. Sustainable living. I. Title.
TX147.U45 2010
640—dc22 2010009052
FIRST EDITION
EPub Edition © April 2010 ISBN: 978-1-4013-9599-5
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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The exceptions are emulsifying wax and L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C), which, although derived from natural vegetable sources, are produced in a lab and therefore synthetic.
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If you are vegan, you may wish to substitute Jojoba Flakes for the beeswax (see resources, Resource Guide).
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Anhydrous lanolin is the waxy coating from sheep’s wool after it’s been sheared. Getting it doesn’t hurt the animal in any way. “Anhydrous” means it’s made without adding water. It’s wonderfully emollient, which is why it’s an excellent ingredient in skincare products. Some people can be allergic to lanolin, and if you’re one of them, simply substitute an extra 1 tsp. of virgin coconut oil. Look for 100% pure lanolin (available on Amazon, www.amazon.com).
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Lavender infusion is made by pouring ½ cup of boiling water over 1 tbsp. dried lavender flowers. Leave it to steep for half an hour. Drain off the lavender water and discard the flowers.
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Anhydrous lanolin is the waxy coating from sheep’s wool after it’s been sheared. Getting it doesn’t hurt the animal in any way. “Anhydrous” means it’s made without adding water. It’s wonderfully emollient, which is why it’s an excellent ingredient in skincare products. Some people can be allergic to lanolin, and if you’re one of them, simply substitute an extra 1 tsp. of virgin coconut oil. Look for 100% pure lanolin (www.amazon.com).
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Chamomile infusion is made by pouring ½ cup of boiling water over 1 tbsp. of dried chamomile flowers. Leave it to steep for half an hour.
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Rose petal infusion is made by pouring ½ cup of boiling water over 1 tbsp. of dried rose petals. Leave it to steep for half an hour.
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You can purchase a small bottle of Antioxidant Booster from Skin Actives (www.skinactives.com).
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Chamomile infusion is made by placing either 1 tsp. of dried chamomile flowers or a chamomile tea bag in a cup. Pour in ½ cup of boiling water and allow it to steep for half an hour.
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If your serum becomes discolored (yellowish), discard it; this means that it has oxidized.
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This rose infusion is made by pouring ½ cup of boiling water over 1 tbsp. of dried rose petals. Leave to steep for half an hour, then drain off the rosewater.
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Anhydrous lanolin is the waxy coating from sheep’s wool after it’s been sheared. Getting it doesn’t hurt the animal in any way. “Anhydrous” means it’s made without adding water. It’s wonderfully emollient, which is why it’s an excellent ingredient in skincare products. Some people can be allergic to lanolin, and if you’re one of them, simply substitute an extra 1 tsp. of virgin coconut oil. Look for 100% pure lanolin on Amazon (www.amazon.com).
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Lavender infusion is made by pouring ½ cup of boiling water over 1 tbsp. dried lavender flowers. Leave it to steep for half an hour. Drain off the lavender water and discard the flowers.
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Mint infusion is made by pouring 1 cup of boiling water over 1 tbsp. of fresh mint leaves. Leave it to steep for half an hour.
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You can buy zinc oxide from Natural Health Supply.com (www.naturalhealthsupply.com). It’s sold as Deodorant Zinc Oxide.
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Stevia is a natural sugar, which is extracted from the stevia plant. It contains zero calories and is much sweeter than regular sugar.
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These herbs come in powder form and can be ordered from Mountain Rose Herbs (www.mountainroseherbs.com).
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These herbs come in powder form and can be ordered from Mountain Rose Herbs (www.mountainroseherbs.com).
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Lavender water is made by pouring half a cup of boiling water over 1 tbsp. of dried lavender flowers. Leave it to steep for half an hour.
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Available from the Earth Pigments Company (www.earthpigments.com). I love their earths and ochers.
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Available from the Earth Pigments Company (www.earthpigments.com). I love their earths and ochers.
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Try to find either reclaimed or FSC certified wood. See the resource section (See “Resource Guide”).
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Find them at Carolina Morning (www.zatu.net) or BuckwheatHull.com (www.buckwheathull.com).
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One source is Mountain Rose Herbs (www.mountainroseherbs.com).
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A casing is a large seam that you can run ribbon, elastic, or binding through.