The Skin Care Book: Simple Herbal Recipes (Paperback)

by Kathlyn Quatrochi (Author)

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Review
Herbs have been used for thousands of years, but for the latter half of this century it seemed that knowledge of herbal remedies would be replaced by chemical technology. However, the recent resurgence of interest in natural alternatives has dispelled the fear that the future is in plastics, and more people are turning to nature for medicine, stress relief, and beauty care. Although The Skin Care Book is an outgrowth of this trend, it betters its competitors by being concise, well-written, informative, and attractive. The author is a Doctor of Naturopathy and a Master Herbalist who has been in the field for 25 years, and it shows in her work. Chapters include simple explanations of how herbs work and how they've been used throughout history, how your skin functions, and suggestions for an exceedingly easy skin care regime. The recipes are basic, each including only a few ingredients that can be easily obtained at your local grocery store. Besides skin cleansers and toners, Quatrochi also includes hair rinses and bath bags, for a beauty experience that rivals Cleopatra's famous milk baths. If you've grown tired of the expense and dubious ingredients of cosmetics and commercial cleansers, this little book should perk you, and your skin, right up. -- From Independent Publisher

Product Description
Realizing that many products promoted by the cosmetics industry don't work and can even be harmful, many people have turned to natural products to beautify their skin. This collection features recipes for natural products to benefit the skin, hair, scalp, hands, and feet which can be made from simple to acquire ingredients and used on all skin types. 20 color photos.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Interweave Press (May 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883010241
• ISBN-13: 978-1883010249
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #839,775 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars uses only food items, highly perishable recipes, April 3, 2002

By	Amy M. Sheflin (Lafayette, CO United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I was disappointed with this book. Not only are there very few recipes listed, but ALL of them are extremely perishable and must be used with 1-2 days of making them. They all use food items as well. If I had known the recipes were of this type, I would not have been so disappointed, but the book was simply NOT billed that way, especially by looking at the cover.

I like to make my skin care items ahead and use them for at least a month or two at a time. These recipes do not allow for this. You're better off buying a book with at least a variety of perishable and non-perishable recipes.

28 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I was looking for!, July 11, 2000

By A Customer

For a long time I was looking for a book that helped me do skin care at home, and this book was perfect. The skin recipes were extremely easy to follow and helpful. The book is simple and easy to read. The best that I've found.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars What Estee Lauder won't tell you, December 23, 2002

By A Customer

I was given this book by a friend while I was living in Europe. Unable to get my usual brands of skin care products, my friend gave me a beautiful basket which contained the book and many of the herbs called for in the book. What a wonderful gift. I have used Kathlyn Quatrochi's reciepes for years now and would never dream of going back to "over the counter" brand names. While it's true that the products have a somewhat short shelf life, I, personally, enjoy the "me" time. I also, and I can't stress this enough, LOVE the fact that most of the reciepes call for 3 or 4 simple ingredients and no dyes, perfumes, or chemicals that I can't pronounce. This book is a trip to the spa every time you open it! I wouldn't be without it.