The Green Beauty Guide by Julie Gabriel (Health Communications, 2008) offers a no-nonsense breakdown of natural and organic beauty products. Gabriel explains what the terms organic, biodynamic, hypoallergenic and cruelty-free mean, and discusses the pros and cons of each. If you’ve ever stared at various skincare treatments wondering what’s best for your health and the environment, this book’s ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown can help. The book also includes great recipes for homemade facial treatments.
Kim Wallace