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-Some plants have been used as natural skincare for generations – for example, oil crushed from jojoba seeds has been used by native Americans for perhaps millennia, as a moisuriser, hair conditioner and to soften deer hides.
+_Some plants have been used as natural skincare for generations – for example, oil crushed from jojoba seeds has been used by native Americans for perhaps millennia, as a moisuriser, hair conditioner and to soften deer hides._
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-Making moisturiser using beeswax and vegetable oils.
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-A range of products you can make yourself – essential oils, distillate waters, creams, lotions, ointments and gels.
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-Preliminary stages of making rose face cream at two work stations, heating the oil and water phases simultaneously; includes rose water, rose geranium oil, emulsifiers and vegetable butters.
+_Preliminary stages of making rose face cream at two work stations, heating the oil and water phases simultaneously; includes rose water, rose geranium oil, emulsifiers and vegetable butters._
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-Petroleum jelly is a byproduct of the crude oil industry. It forms a waterproof barrier that prevents moisture loss, but it prevents your skin from breathing, and stops toxins from escaping – not a good idea. Shea butter is a natural, breathable alternative.
+_Petroleum jelly is a byproduct of the crude oil industry. It forms a waterproof barrier that prevents moisture loss, but it prevents your skin from breathing, and stops toxins from escaping – not a good idea. Shea butter is a natural, breathable alternative._
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 ## What can I do?
-If you make your own, you can control what goes into them, and you can tailor them to your specific needs. No previous experience is needed, but we suggest that you attend a [course](http://lowimpactorg.onyx-sites.io/directory/categories/natural-skincare-courses) - for a couple of reasons. Firstly, you can ask specific questions about the kind of products / ingredients for your particular requirements. Secondly, to make sure you’re not doing something potentially harmful - just because ingredients are natural, doesn’t mean that they can’t cause problems. Some plants are toxic, and some can cause harm in some circumstances. Jasmine, for example, is an abortifacient, so shouldn’t be included in products for pregnant women.
+If you make your own, you can control what goes into them, and you can tailor them to your specific needs. No previous experience is needed, but we suggest that you attend a course - for a couple of reasons. Firstly, you can ask specific questions about the kind of products / ingredients for your particular requirements. Secondly, to make sure you’re not doing something potentially harmful - just because ingredients are natural, doesn’t mean that they can’t cause problems. Some plants are toxic, and some can cause harm in some circumstances. Jasmine, for example, is an abortifacient, so shouldn’t be included in products for pregnant women.
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-Filling a bottle with biodegradable shampoo made from coconut and palm kernel oils.
+_Filling a bottle with biodegradable shampoo made from coconut and palm kernel oils._
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-Home-made moisturisers and skin creams make great gifts.
+_Home-made moisturisers and skin creams make great gifts._
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-Aloe vera is a natural moisturiser and emollient used in many skincare products. It grows happily in a pot indoors.
+_Aloe vera is a natural moisturiser and emollient used in many skincare products. It grows happily in a pot indoors._
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 ## Further resources
+- [School of Natural Skincare](https://www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com/category/recipes/) courses, recipes
+- [free book - Make Your Own Essential Oils and Skincare Products](https://www.lowimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/9780956675156_essential_oils_edn2_text.pdf)
+- [Natural skincare ideas](https://naturalremedyideas.com/skin-care/)
+- [Natural skincare recipe database](https://www.fromnaturewithlove.com/recipe/)
+- [Skincare Resource Center](https://www.skincareresourcecenter.com/Homemade-Skin-Care.html)
+- [Wellness Mama](https://wellnessmama.com/beauty/natural-skin-care-routine/) - find the best natural skincare routine for your skin type
+- [Role of natural compounds against skin ageing](https://www.eurekaselect.com/article/65504)
+- [Costmetic Ingredient Review](https://www.cir-safety.org/) - independent research and safety testing of commonly-used raw materials in cosmetics for safety
+- [Costmetic benefits of natural ingredients](https://jddonline.com/articles/cosmetic-benefits-of-natural-ingredients-S1545961614P1021X/)
-## Specialist(s)
+## Specialist curators of this topic