The Herbal Home Spa: Naturally Refreshing Wraps, Rubs, Lotions, Masks, Oils, and Scrubs
- ISBN13: 9781580170055
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
These easy-to-make recipes include facial steams, scrubs, masks, and lip balms; massage oils, baths, rubs, and wraps; hand, nail, and foot treatments; and shampoos, dyes, and conditioners. Includes bathing rituals and massage techniques…. More >>
The Herbal Home Spa: Naturally Refreshing Wraps, Rubs, Lotions, Masks, Oils, and Scrubs
This is a great book for all those interested in making their own skincare and bodycare products. The recipes are very easy to follow and all the products I’ve made have come out wonderfully. I have noticed a definite improvement in my skin. There is also a great reference guide to all the products that are used. I would defintely recommend this book to anyone, from the beginner to the advanced.
My skin is very sensitive and I am 56 years old. The facial steam is one of my favorites. The ingredients are easy to get at my health food store and are beautiful dried flowers, etc. I make and use the steam in a big pot and reheat it and use it the next 2 days before composting it. Do this especially before a big event. My skin looks so much better. The steam is such an easy, pretty gift to make. I bought 12 books to give as gifts and they are gone, so quickly.
My co-workers were talking about going to a spa for a seaweed wrap at mucho bucks. I brought in my last copy of the book for them to see the recipes instead. For a special party, get together to pamper yourselves.
Thank you Greta for opening up the opportunity to so easily age gracefully.
Not only does this book offer recipes and tips on inexpensive, chemical-free beauty care, but the author also offers advice on purchasing, storing and choosing the proper products. It’s a great resource if you want to save money but still look great and without putting toxins in your body.
I also want to note that it is unfortunate that any idiot can post a review on Amazon. Hiding behind a screen name allows people with WAY too much time on their hands to hurt respectable authors that are trying to help people by sharing their knowledge. I am referring to the review by “paradoxes” (ohio) who has a morbid fear of alcohol. Yes it is drying, but those with normal or oily skin should have no problem using it. In fact, it’s in almost every commercial beauty product there is. As for her contention about putting “spoiling FOOD” on your skin. What the heck is she talking about? Everyone has heard about cucumbers for tired eyes, mayo for dry hair. And I don’t recall any passage in the book that advised using a rotten banana in a facial. My guess is that she doesn’t believe in natural beauty care and probably shouldn’t have bought the book in the first place. IF she did, that is.
Just keep in mind that not all reviewers are honest and some are plain crazy. If you don’t believe me, click on her screen name and check out the ‘about me’ section.
There is nothing wrong with using the products in this book if you make one serving per use. If produced at this rate, you won’t have to worry about bacteria. All of the ingredients are fresh and easy to combine, which is the whole point. The alcohol is used as an astringent which means you will need a moisturizer right after. All in all, this book was well written, easy to understand and worth the money. I buy books on a regular basis and would like to leave word of advice. All books aren’t going to please everyone but if there are more good reviews than bad, it’s generally worth giving a try and vice versa. Buy the book. You have nothing to lose, really.
I found, and still find the information given in this book extremely useful, I use the ‘recipes’ of this book weekly. However, I was particularly alarmed at the suggestion on page 112 to “gently push on the spine’ – NEVER DO THIS (I’m a trained massage therapist) unless you have proper chiropratic training! I can’t BELIEVE this is even suggested!