{"product_id":"just-the-essentials-how-essential-oils-can-heal-your-skin-improve-your-health-and-detox-your-life-isbn-9780062448910","title":"Just the Essentials: How Essential Oils Can Heal Your Skin, Improve Your Health, and Detox Your Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe author of \u003cem\u003eSkin\u003cbr\u003eCleanse\u003c\/em\u003e returns with a comprehensive guide to the ultimate ingredient\u003cbr\u003efor living an all-natural, plant-based lifestyle: essential oils.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eJust the\u003cbr\u003eEssentials\u003c\/em\u003e, Adina Grigore, owner and founder of the wildly popular all-natural skincare line SW\u003cbr\u003eBasics, presents a 21st-century guide to these ancient oils. A former essential oils skeptic, Grigore offers a fresh, fun, and authoritative overview of what they are and how they\u003cbr\u003ecan be easily incorporated into anyone’s life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom plant-based medicine to\u003cbr\u003eall-natural skincare to safer and cleaner household products to aromatherapy,\u003cbr\u003ethis handy and entertaining guide provides detailed advice for a wide array of\u003cbr\u003eoils, safety guidelines, and a range of do-it-yourself recipes to get started.\u003cbr\u003eInside you'll discover such fun facts as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea tree oil \u003c\/strong\u003eis a powerful\u003cbr\u003e antibacterial that is proven to be as effective for treating acne as\u003cbr\u003e benzoyl peroxide; it also kills oral bacteria and is a life-saver for\u003cbr\u003e tooth infections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCinnamon oil \u003c\/strong\u003eis a\u003cbr\u003e circulation-booster that helps to ease everyday aches and pains as well as\u003cbr\u003e headaches (even migraines).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeppermint oil\u003c\/strong\u003e is brimming with\u003cbr\u003e antimicrobial properties; peppermint oil can be used for everything from\u003cbr\u003e alleviating digestive problems to cleaning your kitchen counters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith lists of the best\u003cbr\u003eoils for beginners; instructions for diffusing and safe handling; and DIY\u003cbr\u003erecipes from dish soap to toothpaste to facial masks, \u003cem\u003eJust the\u003cbr\u003eEssentials\u003c\/em\u003e makes it easy and enjoyable to reap the many benefits of\u003cbr\u003ethese pure plant extracts.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarness the power of plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor millennia, essential oils have played a key role in health and beauty rituals. From references in the Bible to Hippocrates’s study of more than three hundred plant oils to Cleopatra’s pioneering use of fragrance, essential oils were prized throughout human history both for their potent healing powers and for their intoxicating scents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut in modern times essential oils largely fell out of favor, relegated to those dusty, amber-colored glass vials shelved in the back of health food stores. That is until today, as a new generation of health-conscious consumers are returning to these pure, plant-based extracts for skincare solutions, toxin-free home cleaning, and homeopathic remedies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eJust the Essentials\u003c\/em\u003e, Adina Grigore, the author of \u003cem\u003eSkin Cleanse\u003c\/em\u003e and the founder of the skincare line S.W. Basics, offers a contemporary guide to these ancient oils. Adina explains that essential oils contain the most powerful plant compounds found in nature—in fact, essential oils are so powerful that they’re the active ingredients in many common drugs. (Ever wonder what makes aspirin such an effective pain reliever? It’s not a fancy chemical; it’s the meadowsweet plant.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut it can be frustratingly difficult to find reliable information about essential oils—a simple Internet search will yield volumes of misinformation and exaggerated marketing claims. In \u003cem\u003eJust the Essentials\u003c\/em\u003e, Adina cuts through the hype and offers a fresh, balanced, and authoritative overview of essential oils and how to use them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom plant-based skincare to safer household products to aromatherapy, this comprehensive and entertaining guide offers a range of do-it-yourself recipes for common home and personal-care products, including dish soap, all-purpose cleaner, scented candles, perfume, deodorant, and toothpaste. With lists of the best oils for beginners, instructions for safe handling, and a wealth of creative ideas to get you started, \u003cem\u003eJust the Essentials\u003c\/em\u003e makes it easy and enjoyable to reap the many benefits of essential oils.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eSkin Cleanse\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Adina Grigore is…a total genius when it comes to natural and DIY beauty.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Cup of Jo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eSkin Cleanse\u003c\/em\u003e is in alignment with what I teach: that healthy skin comes from the inside out. Adina Grigore has busted the myths about cosmetics and has given us the tools to achieve glowing skin from our own kitchen.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlejandro Junger, M.D., author of the New York Times bestsellers Clean and Clean Gut\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eSkin Cleanse\u003c\/em\u003e is the most comprehensive holistic guide to healthy skin I have ever come across. Her simple yet powerful recipes and guidance show readers how to ‘feed’ their skin and get great results.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJoshua Rosenthal, founder and director of The Institute for Integrative Nutrition\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In \u003cem\u003eJust the Essentials\u003c\/em\u003e, Adina Grigore sheds light on the confusing subject of essential oils—their components and therapeutic properties, how to know what you’re really buying, and the best ways to use them to support your skin and health. With this info-packed book in hand, you’ll not only benefit from Adina’s friendly, accessible voice and her extensive professional wisdom, you’ll be inspired to use these powerful natural healers to enhance your own routine.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJolene Hart, certified health coach and author of Eat Pretty\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harper Wave","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888404295909,"sku":"NP9780062448910","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062448910.jpg?v=1730229019","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/just-the-essentials-how-essential-oils-can-heal-your-skin-improve-your-health-and-detox-your-life-isbn-9780062448910","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}