Natural Beauty Secrets from India


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Todays market showcases a limitless range of products to satisfy every beauty needthe assortment is overwhelming! Every manufacturer manipulates our emotions by trying to convince us that their line of beauty products will satisfy our aesthetic desires. Resultingly, everyday, millions of people just like YOU invest their hard-earned money on chemically enriched products that either cause adverse reactions or dont deliver the results they promised. Lately, many seem to be drawn to the increased presence of natural ingredients in these products, yet, few seem to be aware that using these very ingredients in their purest forms can be extremely effective. Natural Beauty Secrets from India brings to light head-to-toe remedies that use natural ingredients commonly found in your own kitchen, eliminating the need for you to spend your precious time and money to get started. Furthermore, these ingredients are extremely versatile, enabling their use in a multitude of remedies. So, go onunearth the healing power of Mother Naturedare to go natural in a chemical world!




India's Beauty Secrets


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It is every woman's right to be beautiful and since time immemorial, Indian women have striven to achieve and celebrate perfect beauty - both from within and on the skin. In traditional Hinduism, a woman is expected to be attractive at all times and the secrets of how to make the most of her looks have been handed down by generations of women from mother to daughter.




Beauty Secrets of India


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Striking full-color photos capture the timeless world of India's beauty arts. With its friendly and informative approach, this volume shows Western women how to look and feel vibrant, healthy, and ravishing. Includes folk sayings, snippets of poetry, and tales of legendary Indian beauties. 120 color photos.







Herbal Cosmetics in Ancient India


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This Book Has Gleaned Various Cosmetic Formulations Contained In A Wide Body Of Literature On Subjects As Diverse As Dharma (Religion), The Art Of Love And Health Sciences. Condition Good.




Passport to Beauty


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Throughout the world, every country has age-old, time-tested secrets that women use for looking and feeling beautiful. Shalini Vadhera, celebrity make-up artist and internationally recognized beauty expert takes you on an adventure -- to Europe, Asia, Africa, the United States, South America, Australia and beyond - revealing secrets for luxurious hair, glowing skin, and more. Passport to Beauty features unique, yet simple beauty tips and techniques as well as instructions for creating cleansing masks, exfoliation blends, and moisturizers for hair and body. Learn how women around the world stay beautiful: · turn back the hands of time with a white clay mask like Australian beauties do · refresh your complexion with white tea – an ancient Chinese anti-aging secret · use coconut oil for glossy, shimmering hair as South Asian women have done for centuries A beauty treatment and make-over with an exotic flair is only as far away as your local grocery store – learn how to unleash the beatifying power of yogurt, lemon, olive oil, honey, and other surprising ingredients. Additionally, Shalini Vadhera will introduce you to the secrets of spices, natural remedies, and spa treatments from around the globe. And once you've got your skin and hair looking wonderful, Shalini Vadhera dips into her bag of international beauty tricks and reveals a multitude of techniques for selecting and applying make-up and always looking your absolute best. No matter your latitude or longitude on the globe, by using the information in this book you can truly become a global goddess!




Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet


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A national bestseller in India, Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet is the fictional memoir of a wise Indian princess, who recalls the ways the women of the Indian court found friendship, faith, and love through their beauty traditions. We journey with her as she recounts a lifetime of comforting rituals, tantalizing textures, colors, and fragrances, exquisite jewels and adornments, and assorted beauty and health secrets passed through generations of women by word of mouth. In Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet, Sharada Dwivedi, a native of India, and Shalini Devi Holkar, an Indian princess by marriage, draw on the oral histories of privileged Indian women to capture and revive their many wonderful and wise beauty traditions. The result is a rich cultural tapestry, filled with ancient remedies, recipes, and tonics used to soften skin, silken hair, enrich the body, and lift the spirit like no store-bought products can. Additionally, the book offers a glossary of plants, flowers, spices, and grains and simple home remedies for women in all stages of life—from puberty to pregnancy to menopause—including: Almond-Saffron for cleansing and exfoliation Papaya-Mint-Tea for acne and pimples Cream & Honey for dry skin and wrinkles Cress & Rosewater for post-natal strength Tulsi Kadha (Basil Tea) for coughs or morning sickness Replete with gorgeous photos and illustrations from a bygone era, Almond Eyes, Lotus Feet is a treasure trove of time-honored health and beauty customs that will delight the senses of modern women everywhere.




Naturally Gorgeous


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Most of us are aware of the importance of avoiding chemicals in our diet, but how many of us think to do the same for our beauty regime? This well informed book provides practical tips and advice on basic dietary, skin and hair care - the natural, ethical and organic way. Chapters include: * Inner Beauty - health and beauty from the inside out: understanding nutrition, plant substances for beautiful skin, toxins and health, exercise, emotional beauty, the importance of water * Skin - what it is, does and how to care for it organically * Face - more specifics on how to treat identify and treat different skin types and problems, plus how to care for your eyes and lips * Body - advice on body brushing, exfoliation, how to deal with cellulite and using deodorants. Includes tips on caring for hands and feet * Hair and Scalp - plenty of tips for different types of hair, including how to treat various hair and scalp problems, plus information on essential oils * Sun Care - how to understand SPF numbers and the difference between physical and chemical filters, supplement your diet for inner UV protection and self tan safely Accessibly written and colourfully designed, this book adds up to an invaluable fund of beauty knowledge.




Renegade Beauty


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Rethink conventional notions of beauty and wellness, abandon established regimes and commercial products, and embrace your “renegade” beauty In this essential full-color guide, Nadine Artemis introduces readers to the concept of "renegade" beauty—a practice of doing less and allowing the elements and the life force of nature to revive the body, skin, and soul so our natural radiance can shine through. Anyone stuck in perpetual loops of new products, facials, and dermatologist appointments will find answers as Artemis illuminates the energizing elements of sun, fresh air, water, the earth, and plants. This book is a comprehensive resource for anyone who wants to simplify their self-care routine, take their health into their own hands, and discover their own radiant beauty.




Asian Beauty Secrets


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Dr. Jhin shares the secrets of the Far East in maintaining the beauty that comes from young, vibrant skin. She combines modern-day skin care regimens with the natural and spiritual beauty products, trends, and rituals practiced in Korea, Japan, and China.