Blended Beauty: Botanical Secrets for Body and Soul [Paperback]

Philip Berkovitz (Author), Philip B. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1995

Philip B. shares for the first time his unique experience with food and beauty, producing a lavish compendium of cosmetic creations. All readers need is a blender and a good grocery store or produce market and they'll be on their way to blending natural cosmetics. Includes accessible scientific information detailing the chemical properties of each ingredient in every recipe and a 12-page glossary of ingredients.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Natural make-overs for the skin and hair can be blended from common foods; from berries and fruits to honey and herbs. Enjoy a ‘cookbook’ for the body which advocates using common botanical ingredients in cleansers, shampoos and conditioners, and bath soaks. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press (June 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0898157420
• ISBN-13: 978-0898157420
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,388,690 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of My Favorite Books, February 3, 2000

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This review is from: Blended Beauty: Botanical Secrets for Body and Soul (Paperback)

I got this book back in 1995 when it was first published, I can't imagine it was that long ago because the book is still in such great condition. Not that I don't use it, on the contrary, I use it at least once a week. The pictures are lovely but the recipes are the real gems. Philip B. was the first to introduce me to the thought of using flavor extracts, which really do work nicely. Some of the ingredients are not what you would find in your cupboard but they are not so exotic you need a round trip ticket to Bali. Everything can be found in your super market or right here on the net. I highly recommend it!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book to learn to make your own beauty products, September 22, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Blended Beauty: Botanical Secrets for Body and Soul (Hardcover)

Blended Beauty is a fantastic book for those who want to experiment making their own beauty products. I am a huge fan of the Philip B hair care line, and I wanted to find a cheaper alternative to some of his products, without sacrificing quality. I tried the honey maple hot oil treatment, and it was fantastic! It rivals the Philip B oil that you buy in salons. The only difficult part is that you have to find some of the ingredients, however there's some great web sites that can supply you with all the necessary goods.

8 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Hey cool i am the first to review this..., July 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Blended Beauty: Botanical Secrets for Body and Soul (Hardcover)

Hey if you live in a great big huge city where you can buy almost anything, this is the book to get. Unforunately for the REST of us, not everywhere in the country has REAL Cherry extract or REAL Mint Extract, and if we do, it is more expensive than if we'd just gone out and bought a bottle of Pantene Pro-V. However, if you are really into making your own beauty products and you live in a big city, go for it!