Natural Beauty from the Outside In

Take control of what goes into your body with your own natural skin and hair care products! Our skin is our largest organ and absorbs like a sponge what is placed on the outer layer, drawing it deeper into the inner layers and dispersing it into the bloodstream. Many of the bath and beauty products we use contain toxic chemical substances, but it is easy to make your own safe, natural alternatives. Sojourner Walker Williams has been perfecting her natural beauty products for years and is trusted by her many faithful consumers. She is an Ayurvedic practitioner, yoga instructor, and wellness blogger, and in her travels has sought out natural, effective beauty solutions from around the world. In Natural Beauty From the Outside In she takes you with her on her journeys of discovery around the world. Travel with her to Thailand, where she discovers the miracles of coconut oil, and to Ghana, where she learns of the many uses of shea butter. Each chapter is devoted to a location and an important ingredient, and is full of recipes that are easy to make in your kitchen. Don't worry. You won't have to travel to find ingredients. They are all found easily in stores or online sources. Sojourner shares 75 of her most popular recipes, plus many hints for usage, storing and preserving, and sensitive skin considerations.

Sojourner Walker Williams is an Ayurvedic practitioner, yoga instructor, energy healer, and wellness blogger. She has published articles about yoga and wellness in Sivana East and on her award-winning travel and wellness lifestyle blog Sojourner's Sojourns (winner of the 2014 Black Weblog Awards for Travel). In addition to yoga and wellness pieces, Sojourner has also published travel articles and short fiction in About Time Magazine, Pilot Guides, TravMonkey, Long Story Short LiteraryJournal, and in the upcoming Boundaries and Borders Fiction Anthology published by the Women of Color Writer's Workshop. Sojourner splits her time between NYC and Washington DC and shares a home with her husband, two sons, and beagle.

Contents Forward Introduction How to Use This Book A Peek Inside My Pantry Shea Butter / Ghana Smoothing Stick Deodorant Shea Butter Lotion Bars Moisturizing Shaving Cream Brown Sugar Body Scrub Moisturizing Hair Cream Curl Defining Hair Gel Stretch Mark Cream Cuticle Softener Whipped Body Butter Body Butter Facial Moisturizer for Mature Skin Natural Sunscreen Beard Refreshing Cream Anti-Aging Facial Cream Coconut Oil / Thailand Coconut Oil 100% Pure Unrefined Whipped Coconut and Aloe Body Lotion Whipped Body Lotion for Mature Skin Toothpaste Exfoliating Facewash Coffee Body Scrub Moisturizing Face Mask Herbs and Spices / Zanzibar Ginger/Lemon Salt Scrub Golden Milk Sugar Scrub Brightening Facial Scrub Frankincense and Myrrh Bath Bombs Thyme Herbal Bath Spicy Chai Bath Salts Carrier Oils / Jamaica Anti-Aging Facial Serum Skin Smoothing Facial Serum Scar Reducing Oil Hair Growth Oil Moisturizing Body Oil Floral Waters / Portugal Calming Face Mist Skin Brightening Mist Mood Boosting Fragrance Body Mist Relaxing Fragrance Body Mist Woodsy/Earthy Perfume Spray Floral Perfume Spray Spicy Perfume Spray Citrus/Herb Perfume Spray Cooling Summer Face Mist Floral Facial Toner Clay / Swaziland Soothing Charcoal Mask Charcoal and Honey Exfoliating Mask: Moisturizing and Curl Enhancing Moroccan Red Clay Hair Mask Toothpaste with White Kaolin Clay Cooling Spring/Summer Green Clay Mask Bentonite Clay Cleanser Lavender Deodorant Powder Green Clay Face Mask Oil-Absorbing Translucent Facial Powder Coconut Oil and Green Clay Facial Cleanser Essential Oils / New York City Rose Facial Toner Tea Tree and Peppermint Mouthwash Hand Sanitizer Lip Balm Lip Gloss Moisturizing Shampoo Daily Conditioner Clove Mouthwash Essential Oil Deodorant Blend Moisturizing Body Wash Aloe Vera / Costa Rica Aloe Vera 100% Scalp Rejuvenating Serum Moisturizing Aloe Vera Face Mask Hair Conditioning Mask Detangling Hair Serum Whipped Aloe Vera Lotion Lavender Aloe Salve Vinegars / Japan Raspberry Vinegar Toner Cherry Blossom Vinegar Toner Rice Vinegar Toner Plant Barks / Mozambique Pine Salve Birch Bark Salve Cedar Bark Tincture Storing Your Products A Note about Natural Preservatives Sensitive Skin Considerations In Closing Resources Index