Thank you for granting us this interview. It is with pleasure thatwe wanted to share your passion for skin care. In order to share your knowledge, you have written two books full of natural recipes for creating these cosmetics: “Recipes fresh for my skin ” and “A Journey to the Land of Berber Beauty .”
1. Can you tell us a little more about yourself and your background?
I studied aesthetics and specialized in Ayurvedic massage. I was fortunate enough to work for two years at the Cinq mondes spa, and then I trained in professional makeup.
Today, I’ve been a makeup artist in the fashion industry for over 15 years.
2. Your two books, *Fresh Recipes for My Skin* and *A Journey to the Land of Berber Beauty*, are invaluable guides for making your own cosmetics in a simple way using natural ingredients that are accessible to everyone. What inspired you to share your knowledge?
These days, women are taking better and better care of their bodies and their skin. At the same time, they want to use non-toxic products.
I’ve always been drawn to natural products. When I do a client’s makeup, they often ask me, “What skincare products can I use on my skin?” That’s what inspired me to share these natural recipes.
3. Spotlight on “Fresh Recipes for My Skin”: makeup remover, face masks, scrubs, balms, shower gel, and even deodorant and toothpaste—you offer a wide variety of recipes for cosmetics and personal care products made from fruits, vegetables, tea, coffee, citrus fruits, and more. Our favorite: the anti-aging date mask. It’s so easy to make and smells so good! How did you manage to put together such a comprehensive list of beauty recipes?
I’ve been using these beauty recipes my whole life, because it’s a tradition in our families that’s been passed down from generation to generation. When I was little, my mom would make hair treatments for me using argan oil and henna. For the date mask, I used my mother’s recipe. We also often share recipes with our cousins, friends, aunts, and so on. In Morocco, we’re lucky to have natural ingredients readily available and at a low cost.
For all these reasons, over time, I’ve been able to collect all these recipes.
4. Spotlight on “Journey to the Land of Berber Beauty.” A true gem that brings together the beauty secrets of Berber women and Morocco. Rasshoul, henna, argan, dates… it’s a wonderful experience for our senses! You even share a recipe for making your own kohl.
Do you have any recommendations or websites where we can find these more specific ingredients?
I get my supplies directly from an herbalist in Morocco. But here, you can find the ingredients at Middle Eastern stores, and some of them at organic stores.
5. The naturalness of products and waste reduction are issues that are becoming increasingly important to consumers. Your books are valuable resources for those looking to take their eco-friendly consumption to the next level. As a professional makeup artist yourself, you’re striving to go further by offering more organic and natural makeup to your clients. Do you have any brands you’d recommend?
• Six Senses : http://www.sixsenses.com/spas/rue-de-casti- glione-paris
In my work as a professional makeup artist, I use a lot of organic products and various brands, such as: Pur Aloe, Couleur Caramel, Avril, Absolution, Alima Pure, Kosas, Boho, ilia, Dr. Hauschka, Miss W, Lady Green, and Lily Lolo.
To learn more about Aziza El Badaoui and her work: http://www.azizamakeup.com/
