Secrets of the Spas: Pamper and Vitalize Yourself at Home (Life's Little Luxuries) (Hardcover)

by Catherine Bardey (Author) "Imagine being bathed in purifying, scented waters, then snuggly wrapped in soft, warm linens..." (more)
Key Phrases: New York, Pampering Tools

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Product Description
Learn the secrets of the world's most luxurious spas, treat yourself right and revitalize your face, your body and your hair so you look your best and feel great.

Packed with easy and economical recipes for scrubs, moisturizers, masks, oils and many more lotions and positions, Secrets of the Spas offers the best body nourishing treatments to be found anywhere. They're fun to make too.

Most ingredients are readily available at your local supermarket and are easy to prepare with standard kitchenware.

Each chapter focuses on a specific area of the body and offers a wealth of pampering recipes including olive oil and mango hair conditioner, cucumber facial masks, sea salt body scrub and cider vinegar skin toner.

This book brings the best of the world's spas to your own home so you can look your best and treat yourself right at home.

It includes a special spa-finder directory and spa food and beverage recipes.

A handy chart of natural herbs and oils shows what treatments you can make without even leaving the house.

From the Back Cover
Indulge in luxurious spa treatments including:

Invigorating and cleansing body scrubs
Replenishing skin toners
Comforting moisturizers
Relaxing baths
Luscious massage oils
Rejuvenating facial masks
Stress relieving facial steams
Regenerative facial peels


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Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers (April 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1579120636
• ISBN-13: 978-1579120634
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 4.7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #60,447 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book! I already look (and feel) 5 years younger!, May 14, 1999

By A Customer

This is the best spa book yet! So may of them are unrealistic and made for people who are already supermodels. This spa book is made for the every-day woman with varying body and skin types and different needs. The recipes were imaginative, virtually chemical free and fun to make. I took the day off work today and made about five of the recipes. I feel relaxed and when my husband came home he commented on how vibrant and beautiful I look. Thank you Secrets of the Spa.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Wasn't exactly what I wanted, but definitely a keeper!, May 5, 1999

By	[e-mail] (California) - See all my reviews

The book has interesting, useful information. Not only does the author tell you what ingredients to use for certain types of skin but also why. She even gives short history lessons on the properties of the ingredients. I wanted more information as far as shelf life for the preparations and gift giving ideas as there are some of these you cannot package and mail, but I feel I have a good book nonetheless. Even reading the book relaxed me.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book., July 17, 1999

By A Customer

Easy to find items. Easy to make treatments for yourself. Christmas is right around the corner and I know what my friends are getting!