Customer Reviews

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

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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.

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.

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.

This is a very good book for the beginner like I am. This book has a chock full of very useful information without all the fancy pictures. Most spa books are built like magazines with colorful vivid pictures and not alot of information. This book is to the point and addresses many things and is not filled with fillers or useless junk information. It may not be as aesthetically pleasing to the eye, but it give you the information you want and need to learn about herbal spas. There are many great ideas in here that can easily be used to build your own unique custom gifts that are more personable that going to commercial stores. There is enough reference in here to build your own concoctions as well. I recommend this book for anyone who is interested in herbal spas.

I absolutely loved this book! I had an indian friend and she was forever talking about the natural herbal way to maintain out skin is the best way to stay young... she suggested this book. I immediately bought it from a local bookseller. All the recipes are easy-to-make and they didn't sting like some herbs I had used (I have extremely sensitive skin). I'd give the book a full 5+!

I found, and still find the information given in this book extremely useful, I use the 'recipes' of this book weekly. However, I was particularly alarmed at the suggestion on page 112 to "gently push on the spine' - NEVER DO THIS (I'm a trained massage therapist) unless you have proper chiropratic training! I can't BELIEVE this is even suggested!

So many recipes, so little time! Whether you are pampering yourself or making gifts for friends, this book has easy to follow recipes for everyone. The ingredients are easy to obtain and recipes easy and fun to follow. Among the original recipes contained here are recipes for all natural bubble baths using gelatin. Ms. Breedlove gives a great overview of how to prepare your concoctions and a well thought out listing of ingredients and what they are for. A nice addition to my collection.

This book is great for pampering your self instead of spending all that money at a spa. Also great for gift giving. I'd rather make my own gifts, it is more personal.

I got this book out of the library, and it was by far the best herbal beauty book I've ever seen... and what a great price!!! I'm buying it so that I can own it and use it forever!! Get it, ladies.... it's a keeper!!!

it's a great book with lot of recipes for all your beauty needs like i said every woman should have this book and man for that matter it's a great money saver and it's just a really great book