From the Ground Up: A Tradeswoman's Practical Guide to Learning, Making, and Creating Natural Body Care (en Inglés)
Reseña del libro "From the Ground Up: A Tradeswoman's Practical Guide to Learning, Making, and Creating Natural Body Care (en Inglés)"
You don't need a room full of expensive equipment or a science degree to make natural body care that actually works. You just need a few basic tools, good ingredients, and the confidence to start.For more than a decade, I worked as a commercial and industrial plumber. It was heavy, demanding work. Long days on job sites meant sore muscles, rough hands, and constant exposure to dust, concrete, and drywall. My fine hair took a total beating under my hard hat.I wanted products that could actually handle that kind of daily wear and tear, but I also wanted to know exactly what I was putting on my skin. So, I rolled up my sleeves and started researching. I experimented. Some things worked great, some things were... questionable, and there was definitely a lot of learning along the way. Eventually, what started as a personal quest to heal my own skin grew into my business, Torngat Treasures.Over the years, so many people have asked me how to learn to make their own products that I decided to write it all down.From the Ground Up isn't a collection of the secret formulas I sell. Instead, it's a practical, step-by-step toolkit built specifically for absolute beginners. I break down the basics of water-free (anhydrous) skincare so you can make small batches safely, cleanly, and consistently.My goal isn't just to hand you a list of recipes to copy. I want to teach you why each ingredient is there, so you can eventually start adjusting formulas and experimenting with confidence.Inside the book, we'll cover: The Basic Workbench: The simple kitchen tools you need to get started (and why we always measure by weight in grams, not spoons).Understanding Your Ingredients: A straightforward reference guide to carrier oils, plant butters, waxes, and essential oils-and exactly how they change the texture and feel of your finished product.10 Beginner-Friendly Recipes: Exact blueprints for everyday staples, including Everyday Body Oil, Simple Whipped Body Butter, Working Hands Balm, Nourishing Hair & Scalp Oil, and Cooling Foot Balm.Troubleshooting Your Creations: Real-world fixes for when things don't go perfectly (because your balm will turn out too hard or your butter might lose its fluffiness at least once, and that is totally okay).Safety, Storage, & Shelf Life: How to keep things clean, keep water out of your formulas, and know when a batch has had its day.You don't need a massive budget to start making clean, natural body care. Start simple, use what you need, and give yourself permission to learn. There is nothing quite like looking at a finished jar and realizing, "I made that."Grab your copy and let's get making!
