Body Shop Book: 2 [Hardcover]

Body Shop International (Author), Anita Roddick (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1994

An authoritative guide by one of the world's premier cosmetic companies presents a quick and easy guide to personal well-being, discussing such topics as the benefits of massage, aromatherapy, the sun and aging, skin and hair care, cosmetics, and more. 25,000 first printing.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The first Body Shop opened in Brighton, England in 1976, selling cosmetic preparations in bulk and refilling their customers' plastic bottles in an early "green" effort. Now there are over 1000 shops around the world. This book seeks "to underline the commonality of human experience by placing the rituals of skin, hair and body care into various contexts-historical, anthropological, cultural." The result is an entertaining collection of facts, regimens, advice, and lore pertaining to our efforts to beautify ourselves. Mention of the shop's products is unobtrusive; this is not an infomercial. The advice is generally common sense, available elsewhere but very nicely packaged, and the history is fascinating. Recommended for public libraries.
Susan B. Hagloch, Tuscarawas Cty. P.L., New Philadelphia, Ohio
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 216 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Adult (November 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525939504
• ISBN-13: 978-0525939504
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 10.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,416,485 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting & practical "coffee table" book on body care, August 19, 2001

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B. Falk "eoi" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Body Shop Book: 2 (Hardcover)

This book collects, for the first time in one place, everything The Body Shop has learned about the whys; wheres, and how-tos of skin, hair, and body care from the top of your head to the tips of your toes. Discover in ten beautifully illustrated chapters:

 How to make your bath a wonderful haven  What to do about problem hair  Why massage is beneficial for every age group  What the best solutions to sun damage are  What makes the perfect shave  How to care for aging skin  How° to use makeup to best effect  How to use essential oils  Why regular exfoliation keeps your face looking great  Why there's a link between scent and sex appeal

And there's much more. See what people in other cultures do to keep looking good, and discover what history can teach about making the most of yourself. The lively text is enhanced by easy-to-follow diagrams and charts that are full of problem-solving advice. There's even a recipe or two for whipping up an inexpensive face mask or hair treatment at home.