Living Balanced With Rita

Books for Beauty & Selfcare

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We all start at square one with our knowledge of health, but what matters is our willingness to learn and grow, and one great way to do that is through reading! The books listed here are some of our favorites for beauty and self-care, including some great DIYs!

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Hello Glow: 150+ Easy Natural Beauty Recipes for a Fresh New You by Stephanie Gerber “Stephanie Gerber, founder and editor of Hello Glow, believes the journey to well-being can —and should!—be simple and beautiful, natural and stylish. Which is why her site is the trusted destination for organic wellness, nutrition, and skincare ideas. From masks of all flavors and for all skin types, to soothing bath oils and invigorating scrubs, and from treats for your tresses to beauty-boosting DIY cosmetics, Hello Glow has you covered.”

Essential Glow: Recipes & Tips for Using Essential Oils by Stephanie Gerber “We've all heard that essential oils are good for us—the aromas and chemicals in these special distilled herbal treatments can soothe the senses, kick-start a sluggish day, or even help restore health or repair troubled skin. There are a whole host of ways to use them—from decadent massage candles to hardworking laundry softeners, from relieving bug-bite balm to skin-clearing concoctions. Essential Glow is packed with everything the aromatherapy DIY-er needs: 200+ recipes and projects with simple step-by-step instructions, targeted aromatherapy blends, a pantry primer, plus a diagnostic tool that helps you treat common ailments with the right essential oils."

The Chemical Free Home for Face and Body by Melissa Peopping “Natural, superior approaches for the care of face and body. Whether you want to start with a few simple swap outs, or do a complete revamp of your home, I'm here with you every step of the way.”

Hello Gorgeous: 75 Fabulous DIY Facials You Can Do At Home by Stephanie Gerber “Pamper yourself at home with these easy-to-do, all-natural treatments for facials and skin treatments for every skin type. From flax seeds to coconut oil, from grapefruit to lavender, these DIY spa recipes provide a little bit of affordable indulgence to enjoy anywhere, any time.”

DIY: Beauty by Star Moree and Kari McDermott “Figuring out clean beauty can be quite challenging. Seek inspiration from Young Living leaders, Star Moree and Kari McDermott, as they offer valuable tips and fantastic recipes for achieving natural beauty in the DIY: Beauty booklet.”

Oil + Glass by Yael Marmar and Johonna Godofsky “Oil + Glass recipe book is intended to shorten the learning curve for people just starting out with essential oils, as well as experienced users. Oil + Glass covers everything from supporting your immune system, body woes, skincare, household, children, garden, and pregnancy, to emotional uses, and more. Oil + Glass demystifies using essential oils and makes them accessible to everyone. Learn how to make whipped body butters, sprays, roller bottle blends, as well as tonifying drinks. Keep this book in your kitchen, like a well-loved cookbook, or leave it out on your coffee table...it's that beautiful!”