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

by Greta Breedlove

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580170055
Publisher:	Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	01/03/1998
Series:	Herbal Body Series
Pages:	208
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 9.05(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Greta Breedlove is the author of The Herbal Home Spa and Herbal Treatments for Healthy Hair. She is an herbalist who teaches classes and workshops at colleges, camps, and garden clubs. She was previously the director of the Abode Herb Garden in New Lebanon, New York. She lives in New York State.

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1: The Natural Approach to a Beautiful Body

Chapter 2: A Guide to Knowing and Selecting Natural Ingredients

Chapter 3: Getting Set Up to Make and Enjoy Your Spa Treatments

Chapter 4: Herbs for the Hair and Scalp

Chapter 5: Herbal Rituals for a Beautiful Face and Neck

Chapter 6: Herbal Massage

Chapter 7: Herbal Body Wraps and Skin Treatments

Chapter 8: Herbal Bathing Rituals

Chapter 9: Herbs for the Feet and Hands

Chapter 10: Herbal Hygiene

Chapter 11: Skin Care for Sun Worshippers

Chapter 12: Putting It All Together

Resources

Bibliography

Appendix

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