Customer Reviews

Passport to Beauty: Secrets and Tips from Around the World for Becoming a Global Goddess

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This was a fantastic book that went through all six inhabited continents and shared all-natural beauty remedies that I was very excited to try. I'm a believer in natural recipes for masks, lotions, serums, etc. and this book was full of them. It was refreshing to have a book that allows me to do nearly everything in it without it shoving brand names with sky-high prices down my throat. The only thing that I found that I wasn't particularly fond of was that some of the recipes are repeated through the book in various contexts, and also because Shalini Vadhera has her own makeup line, she ends up touting it a bit.

It's a great find if you're looking for some back-to-mother-nature beauty rituals and tips.

This book isn't quite what I was hoping for. I'm interested in the beauty ideals of other cultures and was hoping Vadhera would go a little further into each culture's perspective of beauty, such as by providing a few pages of narrative in each chapter in addition to the "beauty tips and techniques". (For example, how does what the culture found beautiful in the past compare to what it finds beautiful now?) But that isn't really what the book is about. It's a lightweight, breezy collection of face and hair masks used by women in other countries.

I found some of the tips interesting, but other advice appears numerous times throughout the book, worded differently. Drinking a lot of water, eating a healthy diet, portion control, and exercise are mentioned constantly, which of course are good tips, but not really anything new. Vadhera has a perky style of writing, such as "African gals say walking is not only a way of life but also a great way to keep their lean physiques. Walking around town is an easy path to a tight butt and strong, toned legs!" and "Avoid trying to emphasize all your features at the same time. Overdoing it may label you a makeup misfit!"

I would recommend this book to someone who enjoys making her own skin and face masks and is looking for more receipes. I would also recommend it to someone who wants to learn more about the beauty practices of women in other cultures, as long as they aren't looking for anything too deep.

Someone who is looking to learn more about French or Japanese beauty may enjoy "All You Need to Be Impossibly French" by Helena Frith-Powell or "Beauty Up: Exploring Contemporary Japanese Body Aesthetics" by Laura Miller.

I think this is a wonderful book because it has beauty masks that you can make by yourself at home. It is also fun reading about beauty tips from around the world.

I love it, there is something in here for EVERYONE, especially if you are the natural type of woman that isn't stupid enough to spends hundreds of dollars on products in Sephora instead of lovingly making them with your own hands with essentials found right in your kitchen!

With tips and treats from all over the world, and a fun and easy-to-read style, you can use this book to treat yourself like the queen you are and share it with your loved ones as well. GET IT!

I saw this book on Dr. Oz and ordered immediately via Amazon.com. i was surprised at how many things are everyday things that beautiful woman around the world use. the book was in great condition. i only wish it came sooner.

My daughter and I loved this book. We have tried many of the face masks and our favorite was the coconut oil and honey. I also tried putting garlic into my clear base coat nail polish and it worked incredible well. My nails were as hard as acrylic nails after only one use. After using coconut oil for the face mask I started reading other information on this super healthy oil and have incorporated into my cooking.

This book is an excellent choice for people who are interested in healthy natural ways to enhance their beauty. It gives great tips that really work. I love this book.

If you want anatural remedy for a more beautiful, lustrous, touchable skin, then go ahead and nuy this number. All recipies are doable, I have tried some of them myself: Great Results! at the palm of your hands.

This book has been so much fun. I brought it along to read on a family vacation (it's not much of a read so much as a huh, I never thought of that). My great aunt, my mom and myself all had a great time trying out the face masks from all the different countries. It was interesting to see what worked the best on the different type/ages of skin (so far peach). It is really a fun book with lots of try it at home goodness. I now have two friends and my brother's girlfriend in search for copies.

This book is awesome. A co-worker and I both bought it and we love it. Her's is her bible. She carries it with her daily. Every Monday we talk about what we tried from the book over the weekend. Our kids are totally into it too! Definite stocking stuffer all of our friends are getting a copy this year.