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-# Natural skincare+This topic is part of [[gt:crafts|Crafts & making]] and [[gt:wellbeing|Wellbeing, home & relationships]]. 
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-## What is natural skincare?+===== What is natural skincare? =====
  
 It's about sustainable, non-toxic ways to look after the outside of your body – moisturisers, lip balms, creams, lotions, gels, conditioners etc. Every culture has traditionally had its own fats / oils / waxes to protect the skin from the elements. In Mediterranean lands it was olive oil; the native Americans used jojoba; the Inuit, whale and seal blubber; and in northern Europe, animal fats. These were, of course, very raw materials indeed. Nowadays, understandably, people prefer products that feel, smell and look a bit nicer. It's about sustainable, non-toxic ways to look after the outside of your body – moisturisers, lip balms, creams, lotions, gels, conditioners etc. Every culture has traditionally had its own fats / oils / waxes to protect the skin from the elements. In Mediterranean lands it was olive oil; the native Americans used jojoba; the Inuit, whale and seal blubber; and in northern Europe, animal fats. These were, of course, very raw materials indeed. Nowadays, understandably, people prefer products that feel, smell and look a bit nicer.
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-## What are the benefits of natural skincare?+===== What are the benefits of natural skincare? =====
  
 The benefits of natural skincare products can best be illustrated by comparison with mainstream / commercial products. The way that Mike Harmon, who we interviewed for this intro, describes mainstream commercial products is that ‘they promise the earth, but really, they cost the earth’. Yes, it’s corny, but you get the idea. They’re more expensive than natural products, and worse for the environment and your health. The benefits of natural skincare products can best be illustrated by comparison with mainstream / commercial products. The way that Mike Harmon, who we interviewed for this intro, describes mainstream commercial products is that ‘they promise the earth, but really, they cost the earth’. Yes, it’s corny, but you get the idea. They’re more expensive than natural products, and worse for the environment and your health.
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-## What can I do?+===== 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 - 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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-## Further resources+===== Forum ===== 
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 +This topic belongs to the section [[gt:crafts|Crafts & making]]. You can ask questions or add information on the corresponding [Forum section](https://forum.growingthecommons.org/t/crafts). 
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 +It is also in the section [[gt:wellbeing|Wellbeing, home & relationships]] (Forum: [Wellbeing, home & relationships](https://forum.growingthecommons.org/t/wellbeing)). 
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 +===== Further resources =====
  
 - [School of Natural Skincare](https://www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com/category/recipes/) courses, recipes - [School of Natural Skincare](https://www.schoolofnaturalskincare.com/category/recipes/) courses, recipes
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-## Related topics+===== Related topics =====
  
 - [[eoil:Essential oils]] - [[eoil:Essential oils]]
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-## Specialist curators of this topic+===== Specialist curators of this topic =====
  
  
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