# Skin Food: Organic cosmetics for skin, hair and body from home | Domestika

> A course by Ximena de la Serna · Wellness · Beginner
> 13 lessons (1h 49m)

Learn to create edible cosmetics that nourish and protect your skin, hair, and body with natural and readily available ingredients. You'll connect with the power of nature by crafting handmade products free of harmful chemicals, rediscovering the ritual of mindful self-care. From remineralizing toothpastes to two-phase serums, you'll explore recipes that respect your body's balance, providing effective and safe solutions.

 Discover how industrial cosmetics can affect your health and transform your daily routine into an act of sovereignty and connection with the earth. No prior experience is necessary, just curiosity and a love for homemade products. Equipped with basic kitchen utensils, you'll personalize each creation to suit your needs, building a path toward holistic well-being. Throughout this journey, you'll empower yourself to take control of what you apply to your body, cultivating beauty from within and fostering a sustainable lifestyle.

## Who is this online course for?

People interested in wellness, self-sufficiency, natural cosmetics, and sustainable living will find an ideal space here. No prior experience is required, just curiosity, a love for homemade things, and a desire to reconnect with your body and the earth.

## What is this course's project?

Create a personalized edible product inspired by recipes from the course, such as a remineralizing toothpaste, bi-phase serum, solid bar or natural deodorant, using accessible ingredients adapted to your needs, promoting conscious self-care and self-sufficiency.

## Requirements and materials

You don't need any prior experience in formulation or cosmetics, just basic kitchen utensils like bowls, measuring spoons, glass jars, and a few easy-to-find natural ingredients. All from the comfort of your own home.

## Content

### Introduction

Welcome to the course!
 In this first unit, I want to introduce myself and share my personal story with alopecia, and how I found a path to healing through natural cosmetics. I'll share the influences that have shaped my journey, from transformative books to inspiring people in areas such as self-sufficiency, ancestral nutrition, and mindfulness.

### Basics of homemade cosmetics

In this unit, we'll lay the foundation for everything that follows. I'll explain what edible cosmetics are, why what you put on your skin is so important for your health, and how to identify the ideal natural ingredients for your preparations. I'll also share the basic tips and tools you need to get started in this world, without complications or large investments. By the end, you'll have a clear understanding of your skin type and will have created your own personal beauty routine.

### ancestral and sovereign dental care: creating our toothpaste

Welcome to this unit where we'll rediscover the oral hygiene ritual using edible, living, and mindful formulas. Before we create, we need to unlearn: we'll explore what has happened to our mouths with industrial dental cosmetics and why we've normalized products that are banned in food in many countries.

 You'll discover that foam doesn't clean, that strong flavors only mask odors, and that a healthy mouth doesn't need harsh whitening agents. Together, we'll create a completely edible toothpaste that protects your oral microbiota and helps remineralize your teeth naturally.

### Body and lips: ancestral solid tablet to nourish and protect

In this unit, you'll learn to create a solid, emollient, and protective bar, perfect for lips, hands, cuticles, and all those areas that suffer from the cold, wind, or sun. I'll explain the difference between hydrating, moisturizing, and protecting the skin, how to identify if your skin is dehydrated or unprotected, and why ancient fats like beef tallow and beeswax are incredible allies for restoring your skin's natural barrier. Together, we'll make the "Sun Skin" bar step by step—a recipe that was born almost by chance before a vacation and became the summer sensation.

### Biphasic serum for face

In this unit, we're going to create a two-phase face serum. The importance of this serum, besides its visual appeal, lies in its combination of water and oil. Often, when we want to care for our skin without toxins, we only use oils and forget that it also needs hydration.

## Audio and subtitles

**Audio:** Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese

**Subtitles:** Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian, ro, id

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