Asked by Wendy Gist, M.S.

An interview with Janice Cox, America's leading Natural Beauty and Home Beauty expert.

[Wendy] Please tell us a bit about what you do...  

[Janice]  I am a Natural Beauty Enthusiast or Expert – I have written three books on the subject of Natural Beauty or Home Beauty – teaching readers how to use common household ingredients to create their own products and treatments for body, bath and hair.  I also contribute to a number of  magazines on the subject of Natural Beauty.  

[Wendy]  What ignited your interest in Home Beauty?

[Janice]  It goes back to my childhood – where beauty products and treatments intrigued me.  My Grandmother taught me many of the treatments and recipes that I still use today.  I grew up in a rural area where we did not have a bath or body boutique, so making your own products was necessary and fun!  

[Wendy]  What do you find is your true joy in formulating recipes for beauty purposes?  

[Janice]  The results – you can use simple natural ingredients and get amazing results! Treating yourself and taking good care of your skin and hair just makes you feel good.  I also love sharing my products with my friends and family.   

[Wendy]  When did you discover that some natural ingredients found in the home can be mixed together for beauty benefits?

[Janice]  I am not sure I can remember my first beauty recipe – it may have been a simple whole egg mask I whipped up in our family bathroom when I was in Junior High –my skin looked great and I was hooked!