E-books
Browse the overview page for a selection of e-books that show you how to make your own natural cosmetics using your own handcrafted ingredients - inspiration and information for every skill level.
E-Books
Digital Books: a Sustainable Solution with a Print Friendly Option
All LisaLise books are available in digital format only. For those who prefer hard copy, every e-book is formatted to print out in good quality with clear text and beautiful graphics.
This sustainable solution not only saves you shipping costs, but also waiting time. Delivery is immediate after your purchase. Having the information as a digital file gives you the freedom to read from your device as well as print out chosen pages, sections, or an entire book in the size that suits your printer/paper format.
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Please note: E-books are non-refundable.
Bi-Phase Cleansers
Learn how to make your own stunning bi-phase cleansers (and eye-make-up removers) using all-natural ingredients and botanical colorants. This publication shows you how to create and customise your own products and is suitable for all skill levels.
64 page e-book
Botanical Tooth Powders
Learn how to make your own effective tooth powders using natural ingredients with documented efficacy and a long history of use. This publication shows you how to create and customise your own products and is suitable for all skill levels.
54 page e-book
Good Manufacturing Practice for the Artisan Lab
You don’t have to turn your home into a sterile space in order to make safe cosmetics. Get an overview of how to get your cosmetics-making workspace organized, sanitized, and set up with your own system of documentation.
48 page e-book • (también en español)
Book of Natural Balms - Volume 1
Create a series of eight stunning water-free products from anhydrous ‘cream’ to naturally flavored lip balms using your own handcrafted infusions. Includes a 24 page section on oil infusion methods. All formulas are preservative free and have at least 6 months shelf life.
140 page e-book
An Introduction to Natural Cosmetic Emulsions
Learn how to make stable hand-stirred lotions and creams using simple tools with tried and true techniques. Ten formulas with dozens of possibilities for customization. Features 6 emulsifiers and a ‘preservatives toolkit’ to optimize your choices.
178 page e-book
Self-Preserving Natural Cleansers
Learn the secret of making self-preserving cleansers using pure, natural ingredients and a few simple tools. This book shows you how to transform nature’s best offerings into a series of 16 unique cleansers that do double duty as mask treatments. Includes a formulation guideline so you can create your own honey-based cleansers and masks.
120 page e-book
The Art of Making Glycerites for Cosmetics
Learn how to make glycerine extracts with herbs, flowers, and foods – fresh, dried, freeze-dried, and semi-dried. Calculation charts and guides for self-preserving or with preservatives. Includes 6 unique cosmetic formulas featuring handcrafted glycerites – from shower gel to face cream.
114 page e-book
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Make Your Own Preservative Free Natural Cosmetics with 21 Ingredients
This course-in-one-book is a complete beginners guide to making quality skin and haircare products with easy-to-source, inexpensive ingredients. With a total of 21 ingredients and this book you will be equipped to make a complete collection of personal care products.
180 page e-book • (también en español)
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Make Your Own Naturally Balanced Shampoo Bars
The LisaLise Guide to Naturally Balanced Solid Shampoo shows you how to make your own (‘SYNDET’) shampoo bars using botanicals and gentle surfactants. Seven unique formulas with something for every hair and scalp type. All formulas are preservative free and have shelf life of at least 6 months. Every bar is pH balanced to be scalp and hair friendly.
70 page e-book
Create Your Own Bath Products with Essential Oils
Getting essential oils to disperse safely and completely into a bath can be a challenge. Learn how to make an entire collection of bath products - each one designed to function as an effective base for your own essential oil blends. Easy to make and customizable. No heating involved and no fancy equipment required.
150 page e-book
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Get Started Making Plant Extracts For Your Cosmetics
Richly illustrated guide to inspire and supply you with the necessary basics. Learn what to consider when creating your own herbal extracts. An overview of the different mediums and a few select herbs to get you started composing your own herbal extracts.
76 page e-book
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Working with Shea Butter
Get to know shea butter and make 14 tried and tested formulas – from cleansers, lip balms, melt-and-pour products, whipped butters, emulsions, to tinted balm, and lipstick.
Many formulas include tips on how to adjust and tailor to your personal preference.
72 page e-book
Three Extracts Guide
The perfect match to Get Started Making Plant Extracts for Your Cosmetics – try your hand at a few materials and mediums and get a feel for the process while creating bespoke extracts for your artisan cosmetics. Includes step-by-step instruction for 3 extracts, tips, and inspirational photos.
18-page e-book
Guide to Hiring a Formulator
Have an idea for a cosmetic product you want developed? This guide answers the most frequently asked questions and examines alternative options to hiring a formulator (highlighting pros and cons). Includes tips on proactively addressing a few often-overlooked factors that could help make or break both your timeline and budget.
30-page e-book
Single Formulas
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