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

by Greta Breedlove

Book Overview

Create naturally sumptuous personal-care products to pamper every part of your body. Master herbalist Greta Breedlove presents easy-to-follow recipes for making your own masks, rubs, and lotions that rival those found at high-end spas and specialty shops. Harness the properties of natural herbs to create unique products that soothe your body, smell lovely, and are free from any harsh ingredients.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1580170056
• ISBN13: 9781580170055
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Storey Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Straight and to the point

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.

beautifully aging sensitive skin

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.

Wonderful recipes and tips

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.

A must for beauty do-it-yourselfers!

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.