Whip up your own batch

Nadine Artemis, co-owner and creator of the Living Libations beauty line with a boutique in Venice, uses superfood ingredients in her products (which include elixirs, serums and essential oils).

Check the fine print on various Living Libations bottles and jars and you might find avocado oil (for brightening and moisturizing skin), virgin coconut oil (for moisturizing skin), cacao butter (for moisturizing and healing); wildflower honey (included for its antioxidants and moisturizing properties); and green papaya (which can brighten, heal and smooth the skin). Fans are said to include Alanis Morissette, Shailene Woodley and Shiva Rose.

“Transdermal absorption is an amazing gift we have that we can use to boost our beauty and health,” says Artemis.

Her book “Renegade Beauty: Reveal and Revive Your Natural Radiance — Beauty Secrets, Solutions, and Preparations” includes recipes for DIY beauty and skin care. Here are three using ingredients that can be purchased at health food stores, grocery stores, apothecaries, and websites including livinglibations.com.