The Water-Free Apothecary - 250 preservative-free body care recipes

Pure body care,
made by your own hands

The Water-Free Apothecary is a complete recipe guide with 250 preservative-free formulas for butters, oils, scrubs, lip care, solid bars, bath and face.

  • 250 water-free recipes: no preservatives needed, by design
  • Simple tools and everyday ingredients: no lab, no chemistry degree
  • Every recipe is 100 g, so grams equal percentages and scaling is easy
  • Printable gift labels and chapter-by-chapter PDFs, in English, Italiano and Español
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250 Recipes · 3 Languages

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The Water-Free Apothecary
English

The Water-Free Apothecary

250 Preservative-Free Body Care Recipes to Make at Home

€59,90€24,90

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Il ricettario della cosmesi senza acqua
Italiano

Il ricettario della cosmesi senza acqua

250 ricette per la cura del corpo senza conservanti, da preparare in casa

€59,90€24,90

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El recetario de cosmética sin agua
Español

El recetario de cosmética sin agua

250 recetas de cuidado corporal sin conservantes para preparar en casa

€59,90€24,90

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Truly homemade

Making them yourself is easier than you think

Four body care favorites you use every day, made with a few simple ingredients and tools you already have at home. Follow the recipe and in no time you are holding something that is truly yours.

Homemade solid balms
Easy

Solid Balms

Melt, stir and pour into a mold: just a few steps for a balm you can take anywhere.

Homemade sugar body scrub
Easy

Sugar Body Scrub

Made in one bowl by mixing a few kitchen ingredients. No technique to learn.

Homemade whipped body butter
Easy

Whipped Body Butter

Whip it until it turns soft and creamy, with no water and no preservatives to add.

Homemade golden body oil
Easy

Golden Body Oil

Blend the oils and pour into a little bottle: that is all, ready for your daily ritual.

Simple ingredients
Everyday tools
Step by step
Made with Love - Printable Gift Packaging Kit, 90 printable pieces
A gift from us

Give your creations a beautiful finish

Buy The Water-Free Apothecary and receive the Made with Love Printable Gift Packaging Kit completely free, so every jar and every gift looks as lovely as it feels.

  • 90 printable pieces: round labels, jar wraps, cards and gift tags
  • 3 matching palettes: Secret Garden, Peach Embrace and Lavender Dream
  • Ready for jars, tins and gift boxes: just print, cut and stick
  • Instant PDF download, included with your order
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Discover what our creative community is saying about The Water-Free Apothecary.

★★★★★

“I absolutely love how many recipes are included! The body butters are my favorite, and the instructions are surprisingly easy to follow. Such a fun way to get creative at home!”

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“250 recipes in one guide is amazing! There's always something new to try. I love being able to open the PDF on my iPad while I'm making something.”

★★★★★

“Honestly, I wish I'd found this sooner. Having so many DIY body care ideas in one place makes everything so much easier. I especially love the simple ingredient approach!”

★★★★★

“The water-free concept is what sold me on this idea. I was looking for inspiration for solid lotions, balms, and body oils, and this collection gives me plenty to explore!”

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“I'm completely new to making homemade skincare, but this makes the whole process feel so approachable. No complicated explanations, just lots of inspiration and practical ideas.”

★★★★★

“The homemade gift possibilities are endless! I love the idea of making little jars of body butter and personalized balms for birthdays and holidays. So cute!”

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“What I like most is that I can explore different recipes without buying a bunch of expensive equipment. It's a really enjoyable way to learn something new.”

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“Me encanta la variedad de recetas que incluye esta guía. Es ideal para quienes disfrutamos creando nuestros propios productos corporales. ¡Los bálsamos y las mantecas son mis favoritos!”

★★★★★

“Une collection vraiment inspirante ! J'apprécie la simplicité des idées et la possibilité de consulter les recettes directement sur ma tablette. Parfait pour découvrir les soins corporels faits maison.”

★★★★★

“Adoro l'idea di poter preparare prodotti per il corpo direttamente a casa. La raccolta è ricca di idee e il formato digitale è comodissimo per consultare le ricette mentre si lavora.”

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New customers receive our Made with Love printable gift kit FREE with the main recipe guide!