Make your own Organic Cosmetics

We love a bit of DIY at beaut.ie and this book sounds like just the thing to have on hand if you do too. It's called Natural Beauty Recipe Book: How to Make Your Own Organic Cosmetics and Beauty Products, and is available from Amazon for £8.57 STG.

With traditional crafts coming back into mainstream conciousness and third wave feminism re-embracing traditional female skills such as knitting, it's never been more trendy to make things yourself. Plus, there has been a huge rise in the interest and takeup of organic products, so this book rolls the two things into one.

It's an essential if you're a bit handy - it'll tell you how to make your own handcrafted organic makeup, soap and perfume using essential oils and other natural ingredients. It features a range of recipes for quick and easy daily products that you can make at home, such as face cleansers, toners, moisturising creams and gels, cold cream cleanser, hand cream, body lotion, and hair nourishing treatments. And, here's the best bit - it'll save you money.