This article first appeared in the March 2019 issue of One Bite Vegan Magazine. You can read the article in full by subscribing for free and you’ll gain access to all previous and current issues of the magazine. Click here to subscribe.
Part DIY vegan beauty how-to, part cookbook, and part self-improvement manifesto, The Compassionate Chick’s Guide to Beauty showcases non-toxic, rejuvenating and restorative skin care and beauty products that you can whip up in your kitchen with simple ingredients for pennies per treatment.
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With author Sunny’s witty, whimsical, edgy and inspirational style, easy-to-follow instructions plus step-by-step photos that detail how to make and use the products, this book is a delight to read. The recipes are easy, inexpensive and provide real beauty results.
Everything you need to know about making your own vegan cosmetics is here – from the benefits of going vegan and why it’s important to only use products that haven’t been animal tested to a complete list of what you’ll need to get started from the ingredients to the equipment.
And then of course, there are over 115 recipes that will make you feel fantastic from head to toe.
You’ll discover how to take care of your skin the right way. Included are recipes for normal, oily, combo, dry and mature skin as well as daytime/ night time beauty regimens.
Recipes from the bath and body section offer a spa experience in the comfort of your home and the hair care section addresses everything from conditioning to dandruff.
And then there’s the cosmetic/make up section where you’ll learn how to make everything from mascara to liquid foundation and lipstick with natural, non-toxic ingredients.
This head to toe natural beauty book will become your go-to guide when it comes to vegan beauty. It’s fun and informative and even features a gift section, an alphabetical ingredient list and their beneficial properties as well as a listing for vegan resources.
Authors, Sunny and Chrystle, have kindly shared with us three of their favorite recipes from the book, which you can find in full in the March 2019 issue of One Bite Vegan.
Here, we’ll share with you the recipe for Shimmer Blush.
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Shimmer Blush
fabulous way to appear youthful and healthy, and this natural option rocks at rosying up your complexion.Best for: All skin typesTop Tip: Make sure your beet root powder is super-duper finely ground, and then grind it
some more in a blender. The finer it is, the better it’ll adhere to your skin. Superstar ingredient: Beets contain high levels of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and micronutrients.
Red beets also contain a pigment called betanin, which gives them their bright magenta coloring. In addition to using beet root powder to make blush, you can also use it as natural food coloring.
Equipment
- You'll need a makeup sifter jar.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp finely ground beetroot powder, alkanet root powder, or hibiscus flower powder
- ½ tsp arrowroot powder
- ¼ tsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 pinch gold mica powder
- 3-5 drops lavender essential oil
Instructions
- Pour beet root powder into a small bowl. Whisk in arrowroot powder and cocoa powder, a little at a time, until desired shade is achieved. Discard any remaining arrowroot powder and cocoa powder.
- Whisk in mica powder and lavender essential oil until well combined. Pour into jar.
- Sprinkle blush onto a fluffy blush brush and apply to cheeks.
- Store at room temperature for up to 6 months.
