: About Me

I am a Holistic Nutritionist, a new mom and the author of THE GREEN BEAUTY GUIDE: Your Essential Resource to Organic and Natural Skincare, Hair Care, Makeup and Fragrances (Amazon). I have launched an organic skincare line PETITE MARIE ORGANICS with the bestselling acne treatment line SKINSAVER. I love Medieval art, Japanese cuisine and In The Night Garden (as if a Brit toddler's parent has any choice!)

My passion is ...

my daughter

I know too much about ...

organic and healthy food

My parents always told me ...

that I should be my own boss

My childhood ambition ...

to have my own yacht. And a dishwashing machine.

My favorite memory ...

strolling down the beach with my Mom, playing word games.

Why I write ...

because I want to help people live healthier, happier lives

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

24, Terry Pratchett, The Killers (are we human, really?)

My first job ...

a lab assistant in a pharmaceutical company

My best moment ...

giving birth to my daughter

My inspiration ...

my daughter and my Mom

Style & Beauty > Face Care Beauty secrets from the kitchen

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Here are ten amazing natural ingredients that you can use to make your own beauty products right in your kitchen for a fraction of a price. 1. Vegetable glycerin This is a commonly available humectant that locks up moisture in your skin by attracting water molecules from the outside environment. Vegetable glycerin can be used in any homemade skin preparations, and it's a great addition to any ready-made body lotion. Look for kosher grade vegetable glycerin, ideally made from organically grown, non-GMO plants. 2. Epsom salt An excellent base for a coarse body exfoliating scrub, Epsom salt c...

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