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Cosmetics from the Earth: A Guide to Natural Beauty

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I found this to be more work and more things I would have to buy than would be worth it. For someone that loves to create things it might be good.

To begin with, the book is beautifully produced, on quality paper; slightly oversized, accomodating the nature of the material covered, including its various helpful charts. There is a comprehensive, very nicely illustrated, materia medica - to my mind, the core of the book. Here's the Table of Contents:

The Cosmos of Cosmetics - Overview of the range of natural beauty aids from all over the world; the active principles of the different parts of the plants and their cosmetic use.
A Practical Guide to the Plants and Their Use - Alphabetical list of cosmetic plants and their use.
Cosmetic Plans: A Lexicon - Full botanical description and representation of 172 plants: a field guide to the recognition and harvesting of wild plants.
Paradise Lost: In Quest of Beauty - A short history of personal adornment from the Fall to modern times.
Adornment in the Ancient World - Beauty practices in the major civilizations of Antiquity.
Nature's Beauty Parlor - A closer look at the plants: specific parts used; active principles, harvesting; collecting and storing instructions.
For Every Aspect of Body Care - From head to toe, advice and useful tips on personal health, hygiene and beauty.
Cosmetics and Perfumes of the East - The Oriental way to beauty.
The Home Cosmetician - More than 200 recipes for a variety of cosmetic and toilet preparations.
Preparing Natural Cosmetics - The basic techniques of herbal preparations, the equipment required, instructions for collecting, drying and storing.
The Art of Perfumery - The harmonic composition of flower scents, how to extract essential oils at home.
Appendix - Other non-herbal natural products used in perfumery and cosmetics.

Cosmetics from the Earth was put together with loving care and lavished with lovely photos and graphics.