The Herbal Home Spa: Naturally Refreshing Wraps, Rubs, Lotions, Masks, Oils, and Scrubs (Herbal Body) [Paperback]

Greta Breedlove (Author)

Book Description

Series: Herbal Body | Publication Date: January 3, 1998

Can’t afford a week at a spa?  Now you can recreate the same soothing spa atmosphere and pamper yourself from head to toe with the luxurious, yet easy-to-follow recipes in The Herbal Home Spa.

                Virtually every page is packed with recipes for all-natural personal care products that are healthier, less expensive, and often more effective than those pricey items in spas and salons.  You’ll also learn how to combine several recipes for an all-day spa treatment, or incorporate individual treatments into your daily, weekly, and monthly routines. 

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.

Editorial Reviews

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Slices of cucumbers to refresh tired eyes, olive oil to restore hair, a lemon rinse to lighten hair color. By no means is natural body care alien to most people, yet many of herbalist Breedlove's more than 110 recipes, remedies, and ideas will enlighten and inspire. In fact, she provides some rather unusual alternatives for most if not all of the commercial skin, hair, and other care products. Need to darken hair? Try a mix of black walnut hulls, grape leaves, wine, and water. Corns a real annoyance? Bandage roasted garlic cloves around the offending toes. Suffering from itchiness due to poison ivy or dry skin? There's the cucumber pizza solution, slathering the entire body with this green vegetable. In addition to providing tons of tips about pampering, she also walks readers through the maze of herbs and natural ingredients, from acacia flowers to zinc oxide paste. A 101 course in soothing and relaxing. Barbara Jacobs

From the Back Cover

Now you can create sumptuous personal care products rivaling those found at exclusive spas and specialty shops with the easy-to-follow recipes found in this unique volume.

Virtually every page is packed with one-of-a-kind recipes for pampering every part of your body, from head to toe, including:

-- Gentle herbal shampoos, colorings, and conditioners

-- Refreshing facial steams, scrubs, masks, and creams

-- Invigorating massage oils and body wraps

-- All-natural herbal hand, nail, and foot treatments

-- Soothing treatments for tired eyes and crow's feet

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (January 3, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580170056
• ISBN-13: 978-1580170055
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #127,801 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #51 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Cooking by Ingredient > Herbs, Spices & Condiments

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful recipes and tips, March 27, 2000

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Lisa M Musumeci - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Herbal Home Spa: Naturally Refreshing Wraps, Rubs, Lotions, Masks, Oils, and Scrubs (Herbal Body) (Paperback)

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.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars beautifully aging sensitive skin, September 21, 2003

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Jeanne Litt "happy traveler" (Hawaii, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Herbal Home Spa: Naturally Refreshing Wraps, Rubs, Lotions, Masks, Oils, and Scrubs (Herbal Body) (Paperback)

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.

44 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Book is excellent if you follow instructions..., April 7, 2001

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T. Taylor "Sweetie Vie" (United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Herbal Home Spa: Naturally Refreshing Wraps, Rubs, Lotions, Masks, Oils, and Scrubs (Herbal Body) (Paperback)

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.