Dorie Byers Dorie Byers is a registered nurse, master gardener, and herb enthusiast. A graduate of Indiana State University, she has spent many years growing herbs and researching their uses. Ms. Byers wrote Natural Beauty Basics because she saw te need for a guide to homemade natural body care products that are effective, economical, and allergen-free, and that emphasize a natural, healthy lifestyle. Read More Read Less