5 BOOKS THAT WILL CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT NATURAL BEAUTY
Thinking of natural beauty conjures up images of a yoghurt-based face mask or a squeeze of lemon juice to fake some highlights, but we don’t tend to give it that much credit in terms of being effective. We think of people with naturally good skin who can get away with minimal-ingredient skincare, and as for natural makeup, we think this means outdated packaging and poor formulas. This couldn’t be further from the reality: in fact, natural beauty draws from centuries of wisdom from around the world, from Ayurveda to traditional English natural remedies, and it is a powerful force. Using this wealth of knowledge combined with modern technology, beauty experts have harnessed the power of natural beauty, whether it’s literally rubbing a plant on your skin or it’s developing the perfect natural blend of ingredients. Not only this, but natural beauty is becoming increasingly mainstream — meaning that more and more brands are popping up, and frumpy packaging is a thing of the past. These lovely books will help you unlock nature’s beauty secrets — and they’ll look great on your coffee table.
Perfect Skin by Alexandra Soveral
Alexandra Soveral is probably my favourite facialist in the world. Her book is the be-all and end-all when it comes to taking care of your skin from the inside out. This guide talks you through how our skin works, and how to keep it healthy, starting with nutrition and ending with organic solutions to skin emergencies.
The Nature of Beauty: Organic Skincare, Botanical Beauty Rituals and Clean Cosmetics by Imelda Burke
Imelda Burke is an expert in natural beauty and her gorgeous book (which, by the way, wouldn’t look out of place on your coffee table) makes the perfect introduction to all things organic skincare and clean beauty. She is also the founder of cult natural beauty store Content Beauty in Marylebone.
Reverse the Signs of Ageing: The revolutionary inside-out plan to glowing, youthful skin by Dr. Nigma Talib
Dr. Nigma is a friend and a gifted naturopathic doctor. In her latest book, she explains the secrets to a permanently youthful glow, starting with lifestyle changes that will lend you a new lease on life if you’ve been feeling a bit “meh” lately.
Goop Clean Beauty: The Ultimate Guide to a Healthy Body, a Natural Glow and a Happy, Mindful Life by the Editors of Goop
Another wonderful book that goes beyond a surface understanding of beauty, instead explaining it as a holistic practice, that starts with healthy sleep patterns and nourishing food. The book features all the team’s fav natural beauty products, rituals and recipes, and beautiful imagery.
Absolute Beauty: Radiant Skin and Inner Harmony Through the Ancient Secrets of Ayurveda by Pratima Raichur and Mariam Cohn
Ayurveda isn’t a holistic system for nothing: its principles cover digestion, disease, decoration and more, including beauty. In this tome, the authors explain how to utilise the wisdom of Ayurveda to create a unique approach to skincare that works from the inside out.
