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There’s not one thing more gratifying than entering a clean, fresh, and pleasant smelling home – specially after a long and arduous day, or after being away for any length of time. Having a clean smelling home not only makes you and your family or roommates feel good, it makes your visitors and guests feel welcome and at ease. The trick to having a systematically sweet smelling home, specially if there are pets or smokers who live there, is to use a number of dissimilar necessary oils as portion of your ongoing care and maintenance. This includes using them to clean everything from surfaces, floors, and windows, to washing and drying your laundry, cleaning and deodorizing your carpets, drapes, or window covers, to neutralizing cooking odors and disinfecting kitchen appliances and counter tops. The necessary oils you choose for these respective tasks may be the same or dissimilar and may vary depending on the season or even the time of day. Whichever ones you choose most often, collectively make up your distinct “aroma style.” Here are 5 ways to use necessary oils to transform your home, and develop your own aroma style:. 1. Diffusing Essential Oils (EOs) Diffusing necessary oils is one of the healthiest and most effective ways to fragrance a room or space, and depending on the type of diffuser you use, it may be the most effective, non-toxic way to eliminate odors and airborne bacteria too. But even without a diffuser, there are other ways to achieve a similar effect. For example, you may use a humidifier as a diffuser merely by adding a few drops of EOs into it before using it. You may pour boiling water into an oven-safe glass bowl and add a few drops of EO to it, permitting it is aroma to rise with the steam and fill the air, until the water temperature cools off. You may likewise saturate a cotton ball or little cloth with EOs and stash it behind a radiator. You may even add a couple of drops of an EO to the logs in your fireplace to release scent into the room when you light a fire. Some good oils to undertake there are Cedarwood, Pine, Cypress or Fir, and do not forget to use only a drop or two per log. The easiest and least highpriced way to use EOs in the home, is to construct your own aromatherapy misters. Add 8-10 drops of an EO or blend for each 2.5 cups (or 20 ounces) of water and place in a plant sprayer bottle. Shake exhaustively and use it to spray the air, your furniture and furnishings, even the walls, on a regular basis to keep them smelling clean and fresh. Diffuse necessary oils of Lemon, Lavender, or Geranium in bedrooms and hallways to brighten them up. Hallways are often times neglected spaces where odors may gather and linger, and gain most from light delighting scents, rather than the heavier herbal and spice scents more commonly related with the kitchen or dining areas. 2. Essential Oils for Cleaning Surfaces All necessary oils are anti-bacterial to numerous extent but some likewise have antiviral and antifungal properties. These are the best to use for cleaning. Not only will they out-perform their chemical and synthetic counterparts but in the long run, they will likewise be safer and more pleasant for you, and every one in your home. Essential oils that have these properties include Lemon, Eucalyptus, Pine, Clove, Juniper, Rosemary, Thyme, Oregano and Tea Tree. Many of these oils have the added gain of acting as insect repellents, keeping your home free of undesirable pests. Citrus necessary oils leave a clean, fresh scent that is not as overpowering as a great deal of of the oils extracted from herbs, and are likewise utile for cutting through grease. Combine 15 to 20 drops of your favorites with 1/2 cup of distilled white vinegar and 1.5 cups of water for a popular intention cleaner you may use on counters, floors, cabinets and even windows. For little areas, employ 2-3 drops of an person EO or EO blend directly to a damp cloth. When using citrus oils, be careful not to employ them directly to gimmicks as they may harm plastic surfaces. The kitchen is also an idealisti spot for a nebulizing diffuser – one that may diffuse oils that efficaciously kill odor-causing airborne bacteria and speedily neutralize the heavy odors that linger after cooking – in particular when you sauté or fry. 3. Essential Oils for Deodorizing Carpets & Drapes An easy way to deodorize rugs and carpets is to make your own carpet powder by combining baking soda with a couple of drops of necessary oil (the proper proportionality is 16-20 drops of EO per cup of powder). Sprinkle liberally and let it sit for regarding 10 minutes then use a vacuum to clean it up. For drapes you may use the aromatherapy mister technique. Or you may add a cotton ball or little cloth completely filled with necessary oils to the collection bag of your vacuum cleaner. This will diffuse a pleasant scent while you clean! 4. Using Essential Oils in the Laundry The laundry is one of the simplest ways you may use necessary oils to freshen up the smell of your clothes, towels and linens. Just add 5-10 drops to your laundry detergent or directly to the water for a light scent. To disinfect the laundry use up to 25 drops of Eucalyptus (which has been shown to kill dust mites) or a popular purpose, disinfecting blend (see recipe below). When you’re ready to use the dryer, plainly implement 5-7 drops of an necessary oil or blend to a little washcloth, and toss it in with your load. You may also make your own laundry sachets with huge sized press’ n ‘brew tea bags. Fill them with the herb or herbs of your choice. I ordinarily commend lavender buds or chamomile flowers. Add a couple of drops of a similar or complementary necessary oil and throw it in the dryer with your laundry. You may likewise use these sachets in your drawers to keep lingerie, socks, and linens smelling fresh. Use a blend that includes Chamomile, Lavender, Marjoram, Neroli or Petitgrain on sheets and bedding for a scent that promotes restful sleep. 5. Essential Oils in the Kitchen & Bathroom Here’s a recipe for a good ordinary all-purpose disinfecting blend whose proportions may be varied so it may be employed on surfaces, as a floor cleaner, a disinfecting soak or spray, or in a diffuser: Disinfecting General Purpose Essential Oil Cleaning Blend Concentrate |
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Helpful guide, but poorly written
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
The author does a good job of providing evidence against using skin care and beauty products that contain questionable and potentially toxic substances. She also provides a comprehensive list of natural and “green” alternatives. However, the writing becomes very repetitive: there is virtually no need to read the introductory portions of the chapters dedicated to individual types of skin care products because the author just repeats the potential hazards of said conventional products–a subject that she covers thoroughly in the first chapters. The DIY recipes in these chapters, however, are very useful; I’ve begun using them and am very satisfied thus far. Certain educational sections–such as the anatomy of the skin–were hard to follow and at times she contradicts her mantra of moderation with the use of personal care products by then praising the benefit of using multiple types of cleansers and moisturizers.
In short, this book excels at providing guidance on making your own beauty products, but should not be read in its entirety because the reiteration of facts and her argument is irritating.
Five Star Read: Very Practical, Honest and Unbiased
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this book after listening to the author at Martha Stewart Living Radio on Sirius, and the book appeared to be exactly like Julie’s interview on air: upbeat, unconventional, straightforward, and very practical.
She is very reasonable with her recommendations, too. You can go super-green (and save lots of money) and make beauty products from kitchen staples, vitamins, and oils, but if you have no time or skills to cook, she explains how you can modify your own beauty products or find the all-natural cleanser, toner or a lipstick that suits your needs and budget.
What makes the book really great is that the author doesn’t simply praise organic beauty but also explains how to avoid organic scammers and choose products that are really green, not just greenwashed. The book also provides you with an amazing list of 100 toxic ingredients found in skincare products. I have copied and laminated my list and I carry it with me all the time when I go shopping. It’s a real eye opener.
And unlike many green authors out there, Julie practices what she preaches. What makes her really differnt, she doesn’t promote her own line, Petite Marie Organics, in her book, while many authors write books to push their products. In fact, she never mentions her own products, which makes her recommendations honest and unbiased. I only found the name of the line at the humble About Me page at the back, and I have already tried two of her products for acne-prone skin. Both the moisturizer and a cleansing lotion are of great quality and totally chemical-free.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to save money and health by choosing natural beauty products.
A few issues.
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I found this book to be a bit trendy. Do American women really have the time to mix their own beauty products? No one I know does. Page 57 warns of celebrity endorsements, yet page 75 refers to all the celebrities who use Suki Naturals. She consistently quotes opinions from the makers of natural products, but they are stated like facts. Conventional products do this too, and it is wrong. She loves Dr. Hauschka mascara in the book, but says it runs on her website. Little things like this bugged me. I did learn about ingredients to avoid so all was not lost.
The Green Beauty Guide
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a thorough and well-researched book. There are great recipes for making your own organic beauty products that are easy and practical. There are also plenty of recommendations for ready-made organic products from several manufacturers.
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Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Green Beauty Guide explains all those ingredients in your personal care products. It is a great tool for choosing specialty ingredients for making your own home made products.
Simply Awesome & Delightfully Green
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This is another great bodycare recipe book. This book is well-written and has easy to follow recipes and instructions.. This is definitely a wonderful book as well as the Organic Bodycare Recipes book. These are definitely two wonderful books that everyone should have in their library. If you don’t have either of these books, grab a copy of both, I promise you, you won’t be dissappointed.
A real eye-opener
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This book is excellent. I want to show it to all my friends so that they will realise the amount of potentially dangerous chemicals in all the cosmetic products we use. A must read.
The Green Beauty Guide
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
A real eye opener – Julie Gabriel draws attention to the toxins added to a lot of products that we believe is good for our skin and becoming more aware when purchasing beauty products. Must have on the bookshelf.
Book, The Green Beauty Guide
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This will be your bible of learning to make your own body care products. There is a wealth of information to guide you as you make your facial care products, soaps, etc. You will enjoy reading this, and gaining the information to make superior products to make at home.
She blew it….
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
This author lost all credibility for me as a resource for “green” skin care products when I read her suggestion that Preparation H can be used as an emergency product for dark circles under the eyes. Granted, she does state that it’s not a green solution – so why mention it in a green guide? Turns out that the manufacturer has changed the U.S. version of this product so that it’s no longer effective for this use anymore. You’d think she would have done her research before suggesting something that ruins her advice for those of us that are looking for healthy solutions for our skin care.
Self-contradicting and full of impractical recipes
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
This book is somewhat enlightening — it includes dictionaries of both beneficial and potentially toxic cosmetic ingredients — but the writer seems to be schizophrenic or to have not thoroughly researched the topic, which, as a journalist myself, is highly concerning. I was disappointed with her recommendations of products by Avalon Organics, JASON Naturals, and Kiss My Face. These lines are hardly superior and were, in fact, sued by Dr. Bronner’s last year for deceptively using the word “organic” and containing petro ingredients. However, the writer recently retracted her recommendation of the Kiss My Face brand on her blog.
The retractions continue. She recommends bismuth oxychloride-containing powders by Bare Escentuals in the book — which I was shocked to read — but later says on her blog that bismuth oxychloride can “irritate sensitive skin like mad.” Half the people who’ve used BE and come away with red, itchy skin can tell you this. She spends an entire page on avoiding toners with alcohol (duh), then recommends an alcohol- and witch hazel-based toner by Dr. Hauschka.
Speaking of Dr. Hauschka, Ms. Gabriel recommends nearly every Hauschka product made. (By the book’s end, one suspects her of having too-close relations with the company.) I respect Dr. Hauschka’s biodynamic farming and clean ingredients, but they use a high percentage of alcohol as preservative. Combined with their heavy plant oils (like peanut oil), their pricey products are infamous for breaking people out in milia on their cheeks and forehead. There are better organic lines. And a soap-based shampoo by Aubrey Organics that Ms. Gabriel raved about left my hair like tangled straw.
My last critique is that the book is packed with DIY recipes that require impractical and costly ingredients, like rose oil, elderflower water, and dried calendula blossoms. What full-time working woman with a kid or two has the time or money? And tips like “shampoo your hair with plain egg”? Are you serious? How would that clean and cut oil?
UPDATE: A final critique about the writer, in addition to her questionable expertise, is that she has begun using her blog to bash other organic skincare brands with the hope (most likely) of selling her own line. I stopped visiting the blog and tossed the book in the trash after reading her latest brand retraction: nearly slanderous attacks on Juice Beauty, a line that is actually certified organic — as opposed to the poser companies she praises like Jason, Kiss My Face and Bare Escentuals, whose non-organic, less-than-mediocre skincare line she recently gushed about on the blog. This is also the same BE that’s being sued in California for making false and misleading statements about its sales. Where are Julie Gabriel’s allegiances??
A beauty guide that is chock full of information to help you make safe, organic and natural choices
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The Green Beauty Guide is chock full of wonderful information to help you choose safe, organic and natural Skin Care, Hair Care, Makeup and Fragrances. I believe it is a must-have resource for anyone interested in learning about going green and choosing safe products for your body from head to toe. Not only do you learn why you should choose safer products, but you learn how to do this. This Guide is thorough and jam packed with detailed information and it includes 12 pages of references.
There is a green leaf product guide that rates products and takes into account more economical choices and products that may be more readily available in some grocery and drug stores. Not only does Ms. Gabriel give examples and names of specific products that she recommends, she also gives many recipes to make your own beauty products! She also gives simple tips and techniques to solve skin troubles using foods and products that you may have right in your own home or are easy to get. For me, I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is a thorough book that will help you transition to more greener, safer beauty products. I know that I will be referring to this often as I choose my own personal beauty products and routines to make it more safer and green. I will also use this information for my whole family as well. This information is not only for women but for men, babies and children. We all use soap, shampoo, moisturizer and many other things that are important to be safe products for us all.
The Green Beauty Guide
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book by Julie Gabriel. Not only is it very informative but it is also easy to read. I love that she gives us a list of ingredients to look out for and avoid and she also tells us why and where to find more info about them. This book is a great starting point to doing your own research on natural and organic skincare and beauty products. What I really found interesting was how the European Union has already banned the use of some of these toxic ingredients and so has California. So what I’d like to know is: when is the U.S. going to wake up?
I also liked that she gives us some products to check out and gives us resources to get ingredients for making our own products. I honestly didn’t realize that you could purchase things like coenzyme Q10, for instance. Yes, some of these ingredients can be expensive but if you’re using them in several different products however, you will be spending less to make your products than you would be spending on pre-made products. I realize that making your own products is not something that everyone can or will do but I am glad she included the information for those of us that can and want to.
And obviously, the products that Ms. Gabriel recommends are not going to work or be liked by everyone, but that is the case with any product recommendation. That is why it’s called a “recommendation”. It’s not as if she said, “You all absolutely have to go out and get THIS cleanser or THIS moisturizer, it’s the ONLY one that works!” I personally found a few very good products that she recommended.
The bottome line is, just as I said, this is a great starting point on doing your own research. No one out there is going to do all the homework for you. At least Ms. Gabriel cared enough to put this book out there for others to learn from. I like this book and even though I first read it from my library, I found enough useful info in it to purchase my own copy.
Become informed and make better choices!
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This book is informative and interesting. It helps you to become more informed about reading cosmetic product labels, similar to reading food product labels. The “Skindeep” website also has cosmetic product safety information.
love it!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love this book, and I pad a fraction on here vs. barnes and noble.