Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #13817 in Books
• Published on: 1997-10
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .54" h x 8.54" w x 8.68" l, 1.03 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 241 pages

Susun S. Weed, author, Menopausal Years the Wise Woman Way
This book transcends the ordinary to the scented world of herbs so you can look and feel your best.

From the Author
I love introducing people to the art and science of home-crafted body care products. There are so many rewards: Most people rejoice in the new feelings of health and radiance they experience after using formulations made from healing and aromatic herbs. Some simply like the process of creating items for themselves and others that they thought had to be purchased ready-made. Others appreciate the fantastic financial savings. Then there are those who are taken with the minimal impact they are having on the environment. No matter what the motivations, the result is the same - an improvement in individual and planetary health.

Natural body care products, in contrast to commercial ones, are based on the philosophy of working in partnership with nature to support and nurture the body throughout its life cycle. The idea is to start with simple, pure ingredients that are as close to their natural state as possible. These are then combined according to their specific actions into formulas that enable the body to gently soothe, nourish and heal itself.

From the Back Cover
Dina Falconi believes that health and vitality aren't about masking "flaws" with cosmetics, denying the aging process, or living up to some standardized and unattainable concept of beauty. Rather, "beauty involves working in partnership with nature."

For 10 years, Dina has crafted bodycare produces infused with her herbal and healing wisdom. Here, for the first time, Dina reveals her techniques, which have been described as "anything, but garden variety."

More than 450 original personal care formulas including: facial care; eye care; lip, mouth and tooth care; hear and scalp; whole body treatments; hands and feet; natural first aid.

Everything is easy to make with Dina's comprehensive directions and details regarding techniques, ingredients and equipment. Look for the elementary "Basic Bee" formulas. Dina's recipes will also provide guidance in purchasing premade products.

Specialized formulas for women - breast message, pregnancy & birth, menopausal care; men - scents, shaving preparations, powders; teens - acne remedies, deodorants; babies - bath, diaper rash, sleep pillows; elders - hand & food soaks, facial care, pain relief. Plus gift ideas and more.