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Recipes for Natural Beauty: 100 Homemade Treatments for
Natural Beauty by Katie Spiers
Ingredients such as avocados, cucumbers, lemons, honey,
and oatmeal give women absolute control over what they use
on their bodies.
"Fabulous when I can find the ingredients. The recipes
for which I was able to find the ingredients: lotion, nail
care cream, exfoliator were absolutely supreme--wonderful
for my very dry skin. Some of the recipes call for
tinctures and flowers which I couldn't find in my local
health food store. It would have been helpful if the book
had given Internet or mail-order sources for some of the
ingredients. Instead, the recipes say to use the
ingredient if you can find it--not much help--and they
don't say what to do it you can't. But given my success
with what I have so far I will continue to search out
other ingredients. Reviewed by "a reader from Minneapolis,
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Natural Facelift by Juliette Kando
"The best! My best friend gave me Juliette
Kando's NATURAL FACELIFT for my birthday saying it had
helped her and I should try it. I had noticed that she had
been looking fresher and younger lately and now she told
me how she had done it. 'You just read the book and get
into doing the exercise' she said so I did. That was three
weeks ago and I have never looked back. The thing that
worried me most was that I was beginning to get bags under
my eyes. I looked up the exercises for it and they really
work. My eyes are more open as well now. I also had deep
neck wrinkles and they have all gone now. Brilliant! The
exercises are easy to follow and the author encourages you
all the way. Well, with the excellent results, you just
don't want to stop. People have been complementing me,
asking me if I'm in love or if I've been on holiday
because I look so much more happy and relaxed and, yes,
younger. I want to strongly recommend this book to anyone
who is worried about losing their looks. It also lifts
your morale because the practice works on a psychological
level as the author says and I find that to be very true.
Doing Juliette Kando's facial exercises is much better
(and cheaper) than going for cosmetic surgery which, like
Kando says, only damages your skin. So hurry, go and buy
the NATURAL FACELIFT by Juliette Kando and enjoy, it
really is a brilliant book." Reviewed by zsuzsa kartash
from Malaga, SPAIN |
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Timeless Face: Thirty Days to a Younger You
Through Face Reading, Acupressure, and Toning by Ellae
Elinwood "I purchased this book and held
onto it for at least a year, always telling myself I'd
start it "tomorrow." One day I was looking in the mirror
and said, "That's it! I'm going to start today!" I did,
and now my only regret is not beginning the program
sooner! One thing that I was not expecting is to have
changes occur in my personality due to these wonderful and
simple facial exercises. I stopped procrastinating, my
life became more filled with promise, and I have felt so
much more alive. Not to mention it has done some very
interesting and positive things to my sexual desires :)
And for those of you that work out your body...you know
how you feel after a workout...full of energy and high on
life? That's how you feel after doing facial exercises,
only BETTER because the face is so interconnected to your
personality. wow! what a treat! I HIGHLY recommend this
book. Thanks Ellae for sharing your incredibly ingenius
exercises with the rest of us!!" Reviewed byPatty
from Reno, NV |
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Facercise: The Dynamic Muscle-Toning
Program for Renewed Vitality and a More Youthful
Appearance by Carole Maggio "Small investment
for fabulous results! I just love Carole Maggio's
Facercise program. I've been using her technique for over
a year now and have had such great success! I'm 49 years
old and have been told I look much, much younger! Since I
am back out in the dating scene again after my 22-year
marriage ended, this really makes me feel great! I now
have the confidence I need to go forward and try and make
a new life for myself. I have 2 grown children who think I
look like a new woman and they are encouraging me to
continue with this program and hopefully, meet someone
new! Thanks Carole for a great program....I am really
looking forward to seeing your new book published in the
Summer! PS I love Carole's sunscreen which feels so light
on the skin and offers great protection, (which we all
know is something crucial in the fight to stay young
looking!)" Reviewed by "a reader from New York City" |
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Facelift at Your Fingertips: An
Aromatherapy Massage Program for Healthy Skin and a
Younger Face by Pierre Jean Cousin "Happy
Skin. The pictures and format are vibrant and beautiful as
well as clear and concise, which is huge bonus to any "how
to" manual. There's a great overview of aromatherapy.
I found the synopsis of the oils and how they will benefit
your skin type to be very interesting and helpful,
although, a few of the products have not been easy to find
(but there's a list of contacts and mail order in the
index). The exercises were easy to follow and gentle, with
full color pic's and text explanation. The oils and
exercices are soothing. I also found the full color poster
of the exercises(included), to be helpful during travel.
I've been on the daily program for 2 weeks now and I
already feel a difference in the overall tone of my face.
I like the way this book promotes a healthy alternative to
preserving and resurecting younger skin. It's also a good
read if you're interested in learning some fascinating
basics about oils & aromatherapy. Aesthetically, I love
this book. Great combination of instructional pic's and
informative advice." Reviewed by Dana from Seattle |
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Four Seasons of Inner and Outer Beauty:
Rituals and Recipes for Well-Being Throughout the Year by
Peggy Wynne Borgman "Incredible Resource. This
book is filled with information about health, beauty and
making the most of our surroundings. Ms. Borgman's book
teaches and reminds the reader of the importance of
acknowledging seasons, emotions and ritual in our
increasingly fast-paced lives. She addresses the fly by
night, disposable attitude of modern life and the empty
feeling with which we're left. The book fuses eastern
methodologies with western life and encourages readers to
create peace and embrace the change of the natural world.
I highly recommend this book, for holisitic health
remedies, spa treatments you can create in your home, and
help getting a grasp on the things in life that matter."
Reviewed by Lindsay Belchers from Los Angeles, CA
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Face Exercises That Prevent Premature Aging
by Jeanette Johnson "Believe It! This a
wonderful book that shows you step by step exercises that
truly help the elasticity of your face and improves the
muscle tone. You will be so thrilled, as I was to know
the information in this book is both reliable and helpful
in keeping your face wrinkle free." Reviewed by Pama
Peavy from Holiday, Florida |
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The Art of Indian
Face Massage: How to Give Yourself a Natural Facelift by Narendra Kundan, Mehta, Narendra Mehta, Kundan
Mehta
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Earthly Bodies & Heavenly Hair: Natural and Healthy
Personal Care for Every Body by Dina Falconi
"Wonderful Book to Buy... This is one of the best
cosmetics books I ever bought. The author did not hold
anything back on how to make wonderful cosmetics. The
recipes are easy to follow. You will be working with the
best ingredients nature has to offer when making recipes
from this book. There is a section at the end of the book
giving instructions on basic techniques for making a
variety of different formulas. Ingredients in recipes can
be substituted--you can create personalize cosmetics. I
modified recipes and the product turned out wonderful. I
especially like the face creme recipes. My skin feels
healthy and wonderful using these cremes. This book
focuses on the most important herbs, essential oils, and
natural ingredients specifically used for making healthy
cosmetics. The author shared her knowledge on how to make
the best cosmetics. I'm thankful she wrote this book."
Reviewed by "a reader from Sheridan, WY" |
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Natural Beauty from the Garden: More Than 200
Do-It-Yourself Beauty Recipes and Garden Ideas by
Janice Cox "More than I ever imagined! I
loved the other two books a lot. When I bought this book,
I was hesitant that there could possibly be much more that
Janice could show me... Was I wrong? YES! Filled with
loads of information and wonderful recipes and how-tos
this book doesn't even reach the bookshelf, I keep it so
handy! Great job Janice Cox!" Reviewed by "a rreader from
San Francisco". |
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Eating for Beauty: For Women & Men: Introducing a Whole
New Concept of Beauty What It Is, and How You Can Achieve
It by
David Wolfe
Proper nutrition is an art. It is an art form. Every bite
is a brush stroke. Every swallow is a new color. Each meal
is a cloud or a tree or a flower a piece of the beautiful
painting that you are becoming. You are becoming an ever
more attractive work of art each day. You truly are a work
of art in progress. Describes how to cleanse, nourish, and
beautify by utilizing the benefits of a fresh-food diet.
You can apply the lessons contained within this book to
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Natural Body Basics: Making Your Own Cosmetics by
Doris Byers "
I wouldn't be without this book! This is the neatest
book. I'm allergic to most face cleansers and mosturizers
so now I make my own with essential oils and carrier oils,
and this is the book that showed me how. There are many
blends to use. Very easy to understand instructions. Just
all out a fine book! " Reviewed bywingfaith@angelfire.com
from Indiana |
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Nature's Beauty Kit: Cosmetic Recipes You Can Make at Home
by Deb Carpenter (Editor) "Easy to read basics for
natural alternatives for skincare... If you're looking
for a simple introduction to using homegrown herbs for
homemade skincare and cosmetics, this is a great little
book. From skin cleansers, to potpourris there's much to
offer. Simple and to the point, anyone old enough to read
could enjoy using this book. Could be used as a teaching
tool for preadolescent girls, or for a mother-daughter day
of beauty fun time." Reviewed by Kathy Collins (krmcoll@ibm.net)
from Silver Spring, MD
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The Skin Care Book: Simple Herbal Recipes
by Kathlyn Quatrochi "Herbs have been used for
thousands of years, but for the latter half of this
century it seemed that knowledge of herbal remedies would
be replaced by chemical technology. However, the recent
resurgence of interest in natural alternatives has
dispelled the fear that the future is in plastics, and
more people are turning to nature for medicine, stress
relief, and beauty care. Although The Skin Care Book is an
outgrowth of this trend, it betters its competitors by
being concise, well-written, informative, and attractive.
The author is a Doctor of Naturopathy and a Master
Herbalist who has been in the field for 25 years, and it
shows in her work. Chapters include simple explanations of
how herbs work and how they've been used throughout
history, how your skin functions, and suggestions for an
exceedingly easy skin care regime. The recipes are basic,
each including only a few ingredients that can be easily
obtained at your local grocery store. Besides skin
cleansers and toners, Quatrochi also includes hair rinses
and bath bags, for a beauty experience that rivals
Cleopatra's famous milk baths. If you've grown tired of
the expense and dubious ingredients of cosmetics and
commercial cleansers, this little book should perk you,
and your skin, right up." Reviewed by
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Neal's Yard Remedies Make Your Own Cosmetics by Susan
Curtis "Fantastic!! Lots of bang for the buck.
Probably the best kept secret on homemade personal care
products. This one is infinitely better than more
expensive books I've seen. Comprehensive information,
beautifully presented. Nothing trendy or trivial. Loads of
easy, laboratory-tested recipes and great color photos.
Very clear, step-by-step instructions on making deluxe
vegetable-based cosmetics for five different skin types.
Among the many topics covered: Skin, body and hair care,
natural hair dyes, several types of liquid, cream and
lotion bases, herbal preparations, use of essential oils,
fragrancing, perfumes, toothpastes, mouthwashes and
general health issues. An excellent glossary of herbs and
cosmetic ingredients is included. London-based Neal's Yard
Remedies deserves the loyalty of their international
clientele. I wish the U.S. had a few of their wonderful
shops. While you're at it, "The Bath and Body Book" by
Stephanie Donaldson is a perfect companion volume. Beyond
gorgeous and reasonably priced. Superb information on
homemade skin care products and inexpensive ways to create
some of the most luxurious bathrooms imagi nable.
Breathtaking color photos...." Reviewerd by "a reader from
California"
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Rosemary Gladstar's Herbs for Natural Beauty by
Rosemary Gladstar "A Good
Book... This isn't a very big book, but there is
information galore. The recipes are easy, ingredients are
easy to find, and the homemade products are wonderful to
use. I have bought many books on making cosmetics, but
this small book is right up there with the best. This book
is full of knowledge on making natural skin care products.
I recommend this small book for anyone who is interested
in making cosmetics." Reviewed by "a reader from Sheridan,
Wyoming" |
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Jeanne Rose's Kitchen Cosmetics: Using Herbs, Fruit, &
Flowers for Natural Bodycare by Jeanne Rose, Annetta
Gunter "A wonderful starter book into making herbal
cosmetics! If you already incorporate herbs into your
life, this book is wonderful for making your own cosmetics
using items you probably already have in your kitchen.
Definitely worth the price...I still refer to mine today!" Reviewede by rhiannon_diana@geocities.com from
Minneapolis, MN |
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Jeanne Rose: Herbal Body Book: The Herbal Way to Natural
Beauty & Health for Men & Women by Jeanne Rose
"a must.... This book includes a glossary of
specialized terms, of herbs, and recipes. Everything you
need from hair product to belly product for pregnant women
is inside this most useful companion. The most interesting
is that you may learn to make your own blend of herbs to
target specific conditions and not only follow a limited
number of recipes. Reviewed byJulie Parenteau from
Saint-Laurent, Quebec Canada |
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The Natural Beauty & Bath Book by Casey Kellar
"A Great Place to Start! What a wonderful collection
of information and instruction! Everything is covered,
from containers to herbs, types of oils to shelf life.
This is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in
bathing and natural cosmetics." Reviewed by "a reader from
Oakland, CA"
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