Herbal Remedies for a Lifetime of Healthy Skin: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-222 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin, a-222)

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

Internationally acclaimed hair designer Mary Beth Janssen offers a natural, holistic approach to hair care following the principles of Ayurveda. Janssen includes techniques for encouraging hair growth, formulas for creating botanical and herb hair preparations, and healthful approaches to cut, color, and styling.

Author Mary Beth Janssen is a very popular commercial hair designer who uses her beauty and wellness talents to enlighten others. Aside from being a certified educator for Deepak Chopra's Infinite Possibilities organization, Mary Beth has also created instructional manuals and videotapes for the salon industry. She has written the Storey book Naturally Healthy Hair. Christine Northrup, M.D., author of Women's Bodies, Women's Wisdoms, has this praise for Mary Beth's book: Chock-full of practical and uplifting information to help all of us achieve more good hair days. I highly recommend [the author's] approaches.

An herbalist, massage therapist, aromatherapist and Master Gardener, Mary Beth owns The Janssen Source, Inc., a wellness consultant company. She currently lives in Illinois.

Go ahead -- take a moment to indulge yourself!

You've got the boss, the family, the home, the car, and the pets covered -- so who's looking after you? With these easy, inspiring ideas and simple recipes you'll learn how to integrate much-needed moments of nourishment, relaxation, and rejuvenation into your everyday life.

Get Steamed with herbal facial formulas to cleanse, soothe, and tone

Use Aromatherapy to Relax or Recharge in the bath

Soothe Your Soles with a therapeutic foot massage

Harness the Power of Your Shower to moisturize skin, relieve stress, and ease aches and pains

Make Your Bedroom a Haven through personalized decorating and arrangements

Follow the Tips for Luscious Lips to keep your mouth soft, plump, and kissable

Discover the joys of naturally healthy and radiant skin. Stephanie Tourles offers easy-to-follow recipes for making your own all-natural skin care products from essential oils, fruits, herbs, and flowers. With a holistic approach that includes not only moisturizers and spa-quality masks, but also nutritional supplements and daily beauty rituals, Tourles addresses common skin problems like acne, rashes, dryness, eczema, psoriasis, and sunburn. Forget the harsh commercial chemicals, and be amazed at how good your naturally vibrant skin can feel.
Look Your Best, Feel Your Best!

In this easy-to-use handbook, you'll find:

• Super Foods for face and body: powerhouse vitamins, minerals, and supplements

• Skin-saving recipes like Breakfast Boost and Skin-sational Herb Tea

• Five daily rituals for beautiful skin

• Skin care basics, including identifying and pampering your skin type

• Simple directions for making and storing natural skin care treatments

• Dozens of healing recipes and effective solutions for common skin problems

Enjoy naturally strong and glowing hair. In this holistic guide to hair care, Mary Beth Janssen shows you how to promote vibrant hair without resorting to harsh chemicals. With simple recipes for all-natural products that you can make at home and healthful approaches to cutting and coloring, youll be amazed at how easy it is to achieve the hair youve always wanted. Discover how Ayurvedic philosophy can rejuvenate your hair and what foods can unlock your hairs natural vibrancy. Great hair has never felt so good! Contains recipes, tips, techniques, and ideas for giving your body and mind the care they deserve. Licensed esthetician Stephanie Tourles offers suggestions for relieving stress, promoting relaxation, and beautifying every part of the body. Tourles is the author of Storey's best-seller The Herbal Body Book--Publisher description Explains how Ayurvedic medicine can renew and invigorate hair, provides instructions on making natural hair care formulas, and presents tips on hair styling Provides ways to relieve stress and relax using herbal recipes, including aromatherapy, anti-aging secrets, nourishment for nails, and hand therapy Since time immemorial, human beings have been cognizant and appreciative of the meaning attached to the grooming and appearance of their hair. As a licensed esthetician (skin-care specialist), I'm fascinated by the workings of the human body, particularly the skin. The word pamper is a verb meaning to gratify the wishes of, especially by catering to physical comforts.