I have just got back from NYC, where I had a total blast teaching groups of women how to make their own Gorgeously Green skin care products. The evenings were organized by Method Products and I have to say, a party was had by all! After sipping on organic cocktails and nibbling on delicious little snacks, we gathered round a large central island (in the “open-house” that Method created for the week). We measured and poured plant oils into tiny amber, glass bottles and then each girl customized her potion according to her skin type and scent preference. Jennifer is a citrus girl, so went heavy with the grapefruit essential oil, whereas, Lily was passionate about the flowery scent of the geranium oil. We made Gorgeously Green luxurious face oils and body scrubs and everyone designed their own fancy labels – this is when some people (Jamie!!), got rather competitive as we oohed and aaareh over Bonnie’s adorable designs.
I encourage you to get together with a group of women one evening and have a go at making some of these products (recipes are in my book). Maybe take your friends through step 2 of the book “Beauty”. You can all weed out your toxic products and then make your own natural ones- a book club with a difference.
I have made my first step in making my own body oil. I used the cold-pressed sesame oil which drops of lavender, orange, and geranium. I love it! But all I had to mix it up in was a plastic spray bottle. My question is, can you put the large container of sesame oil in the refrigerator? And is it ok to keep my mixed oil in a dark plastic spray bottle. I do know essential oils should be in dark glass, but I wasn’t sure if mixed with oil it would be ok. Thanks!!!
Sophie,
First off I want to thank you for completely inspiring me to become more gorgeously green. I have to say before I read your book I was still excited and eager about saving our planet, but now I’m ready to start a club, website, and maybe even a business. Is there a specific email I can use to ask you my million questions?!?
Love Love Love your book!