Beauty by Nature (Paperback)

by Brigitte Mars (Author)
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Product Description
The journey to lasting beauty involves attention to both outer appearance and inner health. Here is a comprehensive program for attaining radiance and vitality using natural techniques. Includes directions and recipes for making scrubs, toners, moisturizers, facial sprays, and hair rinses, so easy to prepare they can be made in the kitchen. Beauty by Nature is the complete guide to unlocking your beauty potential. Also includes advice on body care for men, babies, and elders.

About the Author
Brigitte Mars is an herbalist from Boulder, Colorado, with over thirty-five years experience in Natural Medicine. She is a founding and professional member of the American Herbalist Guild. Brigitte teaches Natural Medicine at Naropa University, Esalen Institute, Kripalu, and Boulder College of Massage among other locations.She is the author of eight other books, including Addiction Free Naturally, Rawsome! and Healing Herbal Teas and has written for numerous magazines.Brigitte has a nutritional and herbal private practice and a local weekly radio show called Naturally.

Product Details

• Paperback: 242 pages
• Publisher: Book Publishing Company (TN) (October 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570671931
• ISBN-13: 978-1570671937
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #67,288 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A welcome supplement, January 3, 2007

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Herbalist and natural medicine expert Brigitte Mars presents Beauty by Nature, a guide for improving one's appearance with aromatherapy, essential oils, herb facials, massage, yoga postures, improved diet, and other methods that are not only good for the body, but also good for the environment. Covering all aspects of external body care, from natural remedies to treat acne, dry or oily skin, and prevent wrinkles to keeping one's eyes healthy, applying beneficial natural deodorants and fragrances, keeping teeth and nails in good condition and much more. Beauty by Nature is a guide for everyone, men as well as women, young and old alike. Its emphasis on avoiding high-sugar, over-processed diet or harsh drug and chemical remedies in favor of more unprocessed foods, particularly fruits and vegetables, and natural or herbal options is a welcome supplement to personal health and self-care reference shelves.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars pamper yourself naturally, February 1, 2007

By	Melina Bloomfield (Nashville TN, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the book body products manufacturers don't want you to have! Now you can make your own home made, perfectly pure and personalized body products. Beauty by Nature has recipes for everything from facial masks and deodorant to shampoo and lotion in addition to thoroughly explaining the effects and uses of many herbs, foods and other common ingredients so that you can mix up a batch of exactly what your body needs.
I love it!