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February 10
@ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Free

Desert Foothills Library: Toxic No More – Creating Simple, Non-Toxic Skin Care, Cosmetics & Home Products
Toxic No More is an educational, hands-on course designed to help participants understand and reduce everyday exposure to unnecessary chemicals found in many commercial skin care, cosmetic, and household cleaning products. The course focuses on practical, accessible alternatives using simple, non-toxic ingredients such as plant butters, carrier oils, essential oils, and other safe household elements. Emphasis is placed on ingredient awareness, safety, and simplicity—not complicated formulas or specialized equipment.
Participants will learn how to create effective products they can confidently use on their skin and in their homes, including basic skin care items, cosmetic essentials, and common household detergents and cleaners. Each session combines instruction, discussion, and guided demonstrations, allowing attendees to leave with usable knowledge and recipes they can easily recreate at home. The course is suitable for adults of all experience levels and requires no prior background in chemistry or product formulation.
Clarissa Burt is an author, educator, and long-time advocate for conscious, informed living. With decades of experience in the beauty and wellness space, she brings a practical, grounded approach to non-toxic skin care and home care that prioritizes safety, simplicity, and real-world application. Her work focuses on empowering individuals to make healthier choices without fear-based messaging or unnecessary complexity.
Clarissa’s teaching style emphasizes education over trends, helping participants understand why ingredients matter and how to make better choices for themselves and their families. Her background in wellness education and product awareness, combined with a clear, approachable presentation style, makes this course both informative and accessible to a broad library audience.
Free | Register at dfla.org | Questions, please call 480-488-2286.